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About the course
This Undergraduate Certificate in Psychological Studies provides a fast introduction to key areas of psychology in just six months. You’ll build foundational knowledge across topics such as cognition, personality, stress and social psychology, while developing basic skills in research design and methodology. The course can also serve as a pathway into further undergraduate psychology study at Victoria University. The programme explores human behaviour, research methods, and applied psychology for community and organisational settings.
Career outcome
This qualification can support entry-level roles where an understanding of human behaviour is valuable, and provide a stepping stone to further study in psychology. Graduates may apply their foundational knowledge in customer service, community and support settings, or administrative roles in health and wellbeing-related organisations. It also helps prepare you to progress into a bachelor degree for broader psychology career pathways. Preparing graduates for human resources support, community services, and psychology-related graduate pathways.
Living Costs in Melbourne**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318 |
Average Salary***
