Bachelor of Psychological Science in Child and Family

at Deakin University - Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus Australia

Information technology is driving digital disruption, with new technology helping redefine many industries. To take advantage of the opportunities that information technology offers, businesses need skilled staff who can lead and manage IT projects, services, and departments. Deakin’s Master of Information Technology Management will equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to lead and manage information technology projects and people within enterprise. 

This course develops your understanding of the many aspects of IT including networking, cyber security, operations, and enterprise systems.
As an enterprise manager you will work alongside, manage and lead artificial intelligence specialists, software engineers, data scientists, application developers and business analysts. 

This course is ideal for students without a computing background, as well as those who would like to support their industry experience with a recognised academic qualification.

Engineering offers an exciting future with an increasing demand for graduates globally. Study the Master of Infrastructure Engineering and Management and you will gain the skills to tackle significant infrastructure projects on regional and metropolitan scales.
Your learning will focus on practical, real-world problems that combine project-based and workplace learning with access to world-class facilities and equipment at your fingertips.

This course extends your knowledge in infrastructure engineering through a unique blend of engineering and architecture units. Upon graduation, you will be equipped with knowledge and skills to plan and engineer significant infrastructure projects through the consideration of technological, economic and social impacts in both regional and metropolitan profiles.

If you have an innate curiosity about the world around you and a desire to create meaningful change, then a Bachelor of Arts is the perfect place to begin your journey towards realising your purpose.

Sociology

Sociology is the academic study of society. We explore social change and how social structures, social institutions and culture shape the lives of individuals and communities. Deakin Sociology engages with contemporary issues in the global and Australian landscape such as how society shapes (and is shaped by) illness and health policies, gender and sexuality, religion and new forms of spirituality, migration and inequality, violence and social control. Deakin sociologists are active social researchers with expertise in a variety of methodologies including digital and traditional ethnographies, visual methods, in-depth interviews, focus groups, survey research, experimental design in sociological research, and our graduates learn to apply these skills to the study of social life.

Develop a new understanding of crime in Deakin’s Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Science, as you explore the social justice and rehabilitation themes that intertwine with why crime occurs.

Not only will you be able to study two of your interests, you will graduate with two sought-after degrees and a wealth of study and career options.

The psychological science stream of the course is professionally accredited, meaning you can graduate and enter the workforce with excellent job opportunities, or continue your studies with further training to gain general registration as a psychologist.

Everything you learn, from forensic psychology techniques to a deep understanding of criminal justice, is enhanced by practical learning. You will even get the chance to undertake a psychology placement in your final year. Apply your skills in a real-world setting and get a taste for your future role under the guidance of industry professionals.

Study marine science at Deakin where you will have access to spectacular marine environments teeming with rich biodiversity on your doorstep. Become an expert in ocean systems by exploring a broad range of disciplines, including marine biology and ecology, oceanography, marine mapping, conservation, aquaculture, fisheries, marine and coastal management. The Bachelor of Marine Science equips you with the skills needed to create a sustainable future for the world’s oceans.

Gain practical, industry-relevant skills with Deakin’s Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Honours). With a particular emphasis on power and energy supported by state-of-the-art electronics design and communication technologies, you will gain hands-on skills and experience to tackle modern engineering challenges in a changing world. You will also access the latest electrical and electronics engineering tools and application software in world-class, multi-million-dollar facilities.  From renewable energy, power systems, and high-voltage (HV) labs, to Deakin’s 7MW microgrid facility with battery energy storage, visualization, and control center, you will learn everything you need to design, implement and test your big ideas. Discover what it takes to work in teams on industry-led projects in this Engineers Australia accredited degree.

Covering the broad areas of electrical and electronics engineering disciplines, this course gives you in-demand skills to pursue a range of careers. You will use industry-standard tools in world-class facilities and learn from teachers who are active in the industry, so you always have the latest techniques and knowledge at your fingertips.

Study the key electrical and electronics engineering concepts including:

• Renewable power generation
• Smart distribution and transmission
• Urban, industrial, and regional power usage
• Energy production and efficiency in climate change
• Design of novel electronics devices and control systems.

The design-based approach in this course means you will be able to apply the theory you learn to practical, research-based projects. You will graduate with the technical ability to create solutions, and the project management and communication skills to execute them successfully.

Join one of the strongest growth areas within the health sector* with Deakin's Bachelor of Medical Imaging. Gain the latest knowledge in medical radiation science and develop your skills in techniques like general radiography, computed tomography (CT), digital vascular imaging and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). You will learn in our world-class medical imaging labs, which have the capabilities of real medical imaging clinics.

Throughout the course, you will explore important professionalism, communication, ethical and legal aspects of healthcare. Clinical placements start in your first year and are based in the metro, rural and regional settings. You will gain valuable clinical practice in clinical centers and hospitals, and in our medical imaging training unit, giving you diverse experience and skills that ensure you graduate confident and career-ready. As a graduate, you will be eligible for registration as a Medical Radiation Practitioner (diagnostic radiographer).

Study Deakin’s Bachelor of Forensic Science (Honours) to broaden your understanding of a chosen discipline within the field, while building key research and soft skills that enhance your employment options and prepare you for further study.

Honours is an optional year of specialised study that allows you to combine the theory and practical skills gained throughout your undergraduate degree. It is an opportunity to develop your expertise in a field you are passionate about and to gain invaluable research and life skills that will stay with you throughout your career.

Graduate as an industry-ready civil engineer by studying Deakin’s Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours). You will combine contemporary theory with industry-led projects to develop the skills needed to confidently design, construct and maintain the built infrastructure systems that are vital in our day-to-day lives.

You will learn how to apply scientific and engineering principles to address complex problems and develop innovative solutions that are beneficial to organisations and the community.

In this Engineers Australia-accredited course, you will gain a deep understanding of the way infrastructure works, not just through textbooks, but by applying your skills in cutting edge engineering facilities. Work on industry-informed projects and undertake work placements to gain valuable real-world experience and build your professional networks.

Graduate prepared for a successful career in the largest growing employment sector in Australia^ and develop the knowledge, skills and ethical understanding to become a registered nurse, balanced with the skills required to empower people to lead healthier lifestyles. Deakin's Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Public Health and Health Promotion enables you to make a real difference in the health outcomes of individuals, communities and global populations.

On top of the expertise required to qualify as a registered nurse, graduates can register with the International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE), with Deakin being the only Victorian university to hold this accreditation. The course balances contemporary theory with extensive placement experience, and combined approaches involving community engagement, policy development, and research. Graduate career-ready with 920 hours of work placements in both nursing and public health and health promotion settings.