Psychology is a science that provides powerful tools and methods for exploring human experience and behaviour. Psychologists work in a multitude of areas varying from supporting individuals, to designing and implementing policies and campaigns that affect the lives of thousands. This program has been designed for people looking for a social science degree with a psychology specialisation. It is ideal for those who plan to work in areas that call for a grasp of the insights, traditions and practices of psychology and the social sciences, such as: human services organisations community-based agencies human resource management multicultural agencies educational settings. This program also incorporates an extended industry-based field placement offering hands-on, practical experience with a professional organisation of your choice. You may undertake further study to qualify as a clinical psychologist, or alternatively to apply your training in psychology and sociology to fields as diverse as education and training, health and welfare, and human resource management.

You'll enjoy excellent employment prospects in the public, private and community sectors. The skills learned in this program are especially relevant to areas such as child protection, human resource management, education, welfare and the health sector and in community-based agencies. Graduates find work in areas including: federal and state government departments (Centrelink, Department of Human Services) disability services rehabilitation services community development programs dispute mediation employment placement and case management equal employment opportunity program development immigration advice and referral centres. This program also provides an academic foundation to pursue further specialised study in clinical, educational, organisational, developmental or forensic psychology. Students seeking to qualify as a practising psychologist must apply either for entry to Honours, or an equivalent graduate year of study in psychology. Students who continue study and successfully complete a fourth year (Honours or equivalent) qualify for registration as a probationary psychologist. Another 2 years of study, generally taken as a Master of Psychology, qualifies you as a psychologist. Careers Social psychologist social researcher social policy officer organisational behaviour specialist human resources manager welfare service officer.