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Bachelor of Psychological Studies

Victoria University

  • Melbourne, Australia
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

One-year on-campus diploma in psychological studies giving entry to the second year of the related bachelor's degree.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: yes

What you will learn

  • Practise applied skills in Diploma of Psychological Studies
  • Using health and life sciences
  • Evidence-based practice
  • Communication and ethical decision-making
  • While developing workplace communication and problem-solving abilities.

Career outcomes

  • Further study in psychology
  • Bachelor of Psychology (year 2 entry)

Curriculum

  • Eight units (24 credit points) over three trimesters: five core units (cultural psychology
  • Psychological science
  • Research methods
  • Communication) plus three electives. Passing all eight units gives 8 units of credit toward the related bachelor.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Completion of a secondary school qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12 and course-specific prerequisites where required.

Accepted academic background

Australian Year 12 equivalent, Recognised secondary qualification, Relevant pathway qualification

Language tests

  • IELTS Academic 6

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed application
  • Academic transcripts
  • Evidence of English proficiency
  • Passport
  • Course-specific supplementary documents if required

How to apply

  1. Choose the course
  2. Collect academic and English documents
  3. Apply online or through an approved VU education agent
  4. Receive and accept the offer
  5. Pay the international fee deposit
  6. Arrange a student visa and enrol.

Other costs

Tuition per year$39,000 AUD
Application fee$75 AUD
Deposit$19,500 AUD

Program details

CampusFootscray Park Campus
Faculty or schoolCollege of Arts, Business, Law, Education and IT
DepartmentPsychology & Counselling
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value288
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2 years
Scholarship noteVU Block Model International Scholarship may provide up to 30% tuition savings; STEM Accommodation Scholarship and VU Global Research Scholarship may apply where eligibility criteria are met.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    February 2027

    Apply by

    7 Feb 2027

    85 days left

  • Program starts

    July 2027

    Apply by

    18 Jul 2027

    246 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.