Career opportunities P STUDENT PROFILE


An incredibly high calibre of teaching


“I am currently studying a research PhD in Developmental Psychology at the University of Melbourne.


My research topic looks at the pathways through education for refugee and immigrant young people. I’m investigating how students’ interactions with their environments contribute to their experiences and journeys in education, particularly in terms of their challenges and opportunities.


I hope to utilise my research findings to provide an evidence base for services to develop support programs for refugee and immigrant students in education.


Developmental psychology is fascinating. It is applicable and highly relevant to everyday life experiences.


The postgraduate program at the University of Melbourne has an incredibly high calibre of teaching and learning experiences, and provides a supportive learning environment for students..“


Abigail Brooker Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)


Psychology graduates are equipped with valuable and transferable skills which open up a wide range of potential career pathways. Whether you have studied individual psychology subjects or completed psychology as a major, you will have varied career opportunities, including journalism, editing, public relations, teaching, market research, human resources, business development, marketing and advertising, clinical settings, government bodies, and the world of politics.


If you complete a 125-point APAC accredited sequence, you may apply to study a 4th year program. However, to be eligible to register as a psychologist, it is necessary for you to complete four years of APAC accredited undergraduate study


in psychology and two years of APAC accredited postgraduate professional studies to practice.


Psychologists study human behaviour, conduct research and apply research findings in order to reduce distress and behavioural and psychological problems, and to promote mental health and rational behaviour in individuals and groups. They work on a broad range of issues with clientele including children, adults, couples, families and organisations.


Psychologists can specialize to become clinical, community, counseling, educational, forensic, health, sports, organizational/industrial, and academic psychologists. The courses offered by the Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences are accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).


Sample course structure


The following is an example of a standard full-time three year APAC accredited sequence in psychology.


LEVEL 1 SUBJECTS PSYC10003 Mind, Brain and Behaviour 1


PSYC10004 Mind, Brain and Behaviour 2


LEVEL 2 SUBJECTS PSYC20006 Biological Psychology


PSYC20008 Developmental Psychology PSYC20007 Cognitive Psychology


PSYC20009 Personality and Social Psychology


LEVEL 3 SUBJECTS PSYC30021 Psychological Science: Theory and


Practice (Capstone) PSYC30013 Research Methods for Human Inquiry Semester 1 12.5 pts LEVEL 3 ELECTIVE SUBJECTS - At least one to be chosen


PSYC30017 Advanced Studies of Human Cognition Semester 1 12.5 pts PSYC30016 Developing Persons in Social Worlds PSYC30018 Neuroscience and the Mind PSYC30012 The Unconscious Mind


PSYC30022 Advanced Personality and Social Psychology


PSYC30019 Development of the Thinking Child PSYC30015 Organisational & Applied Psychology PSYC30014 The Psychopathology of Everday Life PSYC30020 Psychology of Sleep and Emotions


Semester 1 12.5 pts Semester 1 12.5 pts Semester 1 12.5 pts Semester 2 12.5 pts


Semester 2 12.5 pts Semester 2 12.5 pts Semester 2 12.5 pts Semester 2 12.5 pts


Semester 1 12.5 pts Semester 2 12.5 pts


Semester 1 12.5 pts Semester 1 12.5 pts Semester 2 12.5 pts Semester 2 12.5 pts


Semester 2 12.5 pts


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