Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Psychological Sciences
60.0
Choose your major
Climate and Social Justice
Be ready to make your mark on a greener, more equitable future by developing a critical understanding of the social impacts of climate change.
Criminology
Learn why crimes are committed, how society defines crime and treats criminals, and what social factors and motivations can lead to criminal behaviour.
Ethics and Technology
Examine the use of data-harvesting by private corporations and governments and the plethora of resulting ethical issues – from privacy and surveillance to human rights, equity and security.
Indigenous Studies
Delve into Indigenous ways of being and doing, which are increasingly appreciated not only their historical value, but also for their place in contemporary society.
Literature and Creative Writing
Learn to harness the power of words to tell compelling stories that inform and inspire the world. Explore the traditional and latest methods to hone your writing practice.
Perspectives on Globalisation
Learn how globalisation has transformed our society. Understand international relations. Develop cultural competency skills and open your mind to world cultures.
Politics Power and Technology
Question political structures and how new media technology has created opportunities for democratic mobilisation and participation, while opening up new ways to corrupt democratic processes.
Screen Studies and Popular Culture
Chart the history of screen technologies and use your creativity and initiative to anticipate what the future of entertainment will be.
Overview
Discover what it takes to drive social change by being able to understand human relationships. A Bachelor of Psychological Science is the first step to becoming a psychologist and will develop your research, project management and report writing skills. Combine with a Bachelor of Arts to hone your critical thinking, problem solving and cultural competency skills to make a difference in society.
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Your industry experience
This double degree offers industry experience though, placements, internships or project work. In the Psychology Project, you'll partner with industry on a student-led project. In the Skills and Strategies for Social Change core arts unit, you'll collaborate with fellow students,community, NGOs and industry partners to create campaigns for real social change.
Skills you’ll learn
- Conceptual understanding
- Critical and creative reasoning
- Communication
- Knowledge
- Digital literacy
Your career opportunities
- Political correspondent
- Campaign coordinator
- Journalist
- Psychologist (with further study)
- Social welfare consultant
- Medical researcher
Key codes
International student visa
International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.
Professional accreditations
Why Swinburne?
Top 400 for Arts and Humanities
Times Higher Education World University Ranking by Subject 2023#1 in Melbourne for graduate salary
5 stars for overall experience
5-Stars for teaching quality
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Swinburne extends partnership with ACMI
Swinburne University of Technology has extended its partnership with the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) and announced a new exhibition space called Swinburne Studio.
Wednesday 10 March 2021
