Explore how the mind works, and why people behave the way they do. This course gives you the opportunity to complete a four-year sequence in psychology by including an embedded honours year. This meets APAC's requirements that enable you to apply for postgraduate courses in Psychology which may lead to registration as a psychologist.

Professional experience

Students will complete 50 -100 hours of volunteer community engagement work when they undertake the unit PSYC310 Psychological Services Experience during the third year of their course.

Work placement

During your time at ACU you’ll take part in volunteering work that has a psychological focus. This may be with organisations such as the Department of Health and Human Services, community groups or schools.

With an emphasis on work-integrated learning, there are opportunities throughout the third year of the program to undergo 50-100 hours of community engagement to develop knowledge and skills related to psychology .   

Community engagement organisations and opportunities range from Challenges Abroad Australia (Nepal Trip), Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, Islamic College of Melbourne (Wellbeing team), Switchboard Peer Counselling and Casey Youth Support.

Professional recognition

This course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) (APAC Levels 1 and 2)

Please note that a minimum six-year sequence of education and training in psychology is required to register as a psychologist in Australia. Students who complete this course will be eligible to apply for postgraduate studies in psychology.

Accreditation

his course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) (APAC Levels 1 and 2)

Please note that a minimum six-year sequence of education and training in psychology is required to register as a psychologist in Australia. Students who complete this course will be eligible to apply for postgraduate studies in psychology.