| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-03-01 | - |
| 2024-07-01 | - |
Program Overview
Deakin University's Bachelor of Human Resource Management (Psychology) combines psychological science with HR practices, providing graduates with a competitive edge in understanding human behavior, employee performance, and effective selection processes. The program's 24 core units cover both psychological and HR fundamentals, while electives allow for specialization. Graduates are highly sought after for their ability to identify opportunities for organizational growth related to personnel.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Bachelor of Human Resource Management (Psychology) from Deakin University provides students with a solid foundation in psychological science and human resource management. The program's unique focus on psychology enables graduates to excel in key HR functions such as recruitment, workplace negotiations, and fostering high-performance environments. By combining a psychological lens with HR practices, students gain a competitive edge in the field, with a deep understanding of human behavior, employee performance, organizational culture, and effective selection processes.
Outline:
The program curriculum consists of 24 core units, each worth 1 credit point. Students must complete the following:
- Foundations of Psychological Science
- Foundations of Psychological Practice
- Introduction to Psychology: Human Behaviour
- Introduction to Psychology: Individual and Social Development
- Psychology Research Methods (Introductory)
- Developmental Psychology (Child and Adolescent)
- Cognitive Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Psychology Research Methods (Intermediate)
- Personality Psychology
- Psychopathology
- Biological Psychology (Brain and Behaviour)
- Management
- Managing Self and Others
- Fundamentals of Human Resource Management
- Organizational Behaviour
- Workplace Conflict Resolution
- Human Resource Development
- Human Resource Practice
- Human Resources Technology
- Change Management
- Employment Relations
- Strategic Human Resource Management (Capstone)
Careers:
Graduates of the Bachelor of Human Resource Management (Psychology) are highly sought after for their ability to scientifically identify opportunities for organizational growth related to personnel. They can pursue careers as:
- Employee Relations Officer
- Human Resources Compensation Officer
- Human Resources Consultant
- Industrial Relations Officer
- Organizational Development Consultant
- Training and Development Manager
