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Bachelor of Psychological Science

Deakin University - Melbourne Burwood Campus

Australia,Victoria

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36 Months

Duration

CAD 39,600/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Mar 2025

Apply Date

Australia, Victoria

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1974

Total Students: 60,000 +

Int. Students: 10,250 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, Victoria 3125

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Psychological Science

Program Overview

Curious about what makes people think, feel and behave the way they do? Deakin's Bachelor of Psychological Science covers many aspects of human behaviour and personality. Fast-track your degree with our trimester system over two years of full-time study, all while learning from the best as Deakin is ranked #1 in Victoria for psychology course satisfaction, teaching, facilities and undergraduate employment^{^}.

Specialise from year one with the only Victorian university to offer specialist psychology majors in an undergraduate psychology degree, so you can pursue your interests early on with a major in child and family, organisational studies or forensic studies. This course prepares you for a range of careers in the fast-growing health sector or sets you up to pursue further study towards provisional registration as a psychologist. You will also have the option of undertaking 140 hours of real-world experience with an industry placement strengthening your employment prospects.

Do you want to learn from psychology professionals and be exposed to real-world workplace experience?
Ranked in the top 1% in the world*, Deakin’s School of Psychology is one of the largest in Australia. Leverage our strong partnerships with industry, including collaborative activities with government agencies, public and private organisations, hospitals and other universities.

These partnerships ensure your degree remains relevant to industry and workforce needs. Embedded practical experience and employability focused coursework ensures you graduate career-ready and ahead of the pack with transferrable skills. You will be in high demand by employers who want graduates that are ready to face real-world problems with confidence.

This course recognises the importance of, and relationships between, a range of human factors you will encounter in your future career. You will explore diverse areas of psychology, including:

Behavioural and clinical neuroscience
Child and adolescent psychology
Human social behaviour
Cognitive psychology
Psychopathology
Personality and individual differences
Forensic psychology

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

3-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

2 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

36 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
mar 2024		Closed
mar 2025		Open
jul 2024		Closed
jul 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 39,600 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Deakin University - Melbourne Burwood Campus

CAD 29,710 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - 6 - With No Band Less Than
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 58.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate

Minimum CGPA Required: 70.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Deakin College Foundation Pathway Scholarship

Students who complete the Deakin College Foundation program and enrol directly into a Deakin University degree will be eligible for the new Deakin College Foundation Pathway Scholarship.

Important dates	Benefits
Commencing T1 2025 until December 2027	10% off the Bachelor degree tuition fees if the graduating Foundation student achieves a grade between 60-65%
	15% off the Bachelor degree tuition fees if the graduating Foundation student achieves a grade of 65%+
Eligibility criteria
The bursary is open to all international students. The bursary can not be held in conjunction with any other Deakin scholarship.

Scholarships and Bursaries

Deakin University offers a wide range of scholarships and bursaries to assist students from India to support their tuition fees for on-shore studies in Australia.

Deakin University offers a bursary of 20% and a scholarship of 25% based on academic merit as outlined in the table below. They are offered upon the total indicative tuition fee stated on your offer letter, available for the normal duration of the course.

SCHOLARSHIPS/BURSARIES	BOARD/DEGREE/LEVEL	ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
SCHOLARSHIPS/BURSARIES	BOARD/DEGREE/LEVEL	UG COURSES	PG COURSES
Deakin India Bursary 20% Tuition Fee Waiver	CBSE/ICSE/State Board	70 to 79.9%	-
	GCSE/A Level	8 to 9.9	-
	IB Diploma	27 to 31.9	-
	Bachelor Degree	-	55% to 74.9%
Deakin India Merit Scholarship 25% Tuition Fee Waiver	CBSE/ICSE/State Board	80% & above	-
	GCSE/A Level	10 & above	-
	IB Diploma	32 & above	-
	Bachelor Degree	-	75% & above

This scholarship is conditional on acceptance of terms and conditions, which will be specified in the acceptance form.

The bursaries and scholarships are

Offered for studies in any program at undergraduate or postgraduate level
Offered for enrolment in any intake in the year and across all campuses at Deakin University in Australia

Work Permit

PGWP

Students who have completed their studies in Australia can apply for a Post Study Work Permit or a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) to continue working in Australia post the completion of their study programs. As an international student, one can apply for the visa but not later than six months after completing your course. But to be eligible, you must meet the Australian Study Requirements, which include a minimum of 16 months of stay in Australia and a completing 92 weeks of a course registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

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