Bachelor of Human Resource Management (Psychology)

Be empowered to see human resources from a different angle. Study Deakin's Bachelor of Human Resource Management (Psychology) and explore the human mind in a business context. As a graduate you will have a significant advantage when performing key functions in your human resources (HR) role, from recruitment and workplace negotiations, to creating high-performance environments.

Gain a more targeted knowledge base in psychology and take a scientific approach to the day-to-day functions of a HR professional. Your deep understanding of human behaviour will be crucial when it comes to analysing employee performance, developing strong organisational culture and selecting the right person for the job. This course has been recognised by key accreditation bodies in HR and psychology as a degree that closely reflects the needs of the industry. This is largely due to our practical learning opportunities, including industry placements and overseas study tours.

If you are interested in HR, why not graduate with complementary skills in psychology that make you stand out from the pack?

At the core of human resources is understanding the person in front of you. What motivates them? What holds them back? What role suits their strengths? Our Bachelor of Human Resource Management (Psychology) prepares you for these questions and more.

Graduate with a keen sense for the underlying factors behind common workplace challenges. Through practical learning, underpinned by the latest research, you will be able to provide evidence-based solutions to these very challenges.

By applying a psychology lens to human resource management, you will have a definitive advantage in core competencies relating to:

• employee relations
• change and performance management
• organisational culture
• teamwork
• research methods.

The diverse range of units on offer gives you a broader perspective of the challenges faced in HR, while at the same time preparing you for the realities of modern business. Learn the fundamentals of human resources by studying units such as organisational behaviour, change management and workplace counselling and negotiation. Then complement this knowledge with psychology units including brain, biology and behaviour, psychological science and the human mind. This dual expertise doesn't just make you better at your job; it makes you much more attractive to employers.

Deakin's Bachelor of Human Resource Management (Psychology) is closely linked to industry and provides opportunities to apply the skills you learn in the classroom in real-world settings. Our work-integrated-learning program gives you a taste of your future career in human resources. Spend valuable time at an organisation, working alongside professionals and building networks that enhance your career prospects. You will also have the chance to enrich your uni experience with an international study tour. Past tours have seen students explore intercultural management in Norway and dispute resolution in Sri Lanka.

The specialist course will provide a highly unique skillset for students interested in understanding how internal psychological states and external work environment factors affect employee productivity in a variety of organisational contexts. As such graduates will be highly sought after for their capacity to scientifically identify opportunities for organisational growth relating to personnel in a range of industries.

Students will gain a competitive advantage over other graduates with typical business/HR degrees through their capacity to quantify and explain 'why' and 'by how much' changes in human resources will positively impact on a range of business outputs. Graduate in-demand and ready to take on highly coveted roles, including:

• employee relations officer
• human resources compensation officer
• human resources consultant
• industrial relations officer
• organisational development consultant
• training and development manager.

To complete the Bachelor of Human Resource Management (Psychology) students must attain 24 credit points of core units. All units in the Bachelor of Human Resource Management (Psychology) are worth 1 credit point, so you must take 24 units (think of units as 'subjects') to complete your degree. Most students choose to study 4 units per trimester and usually undertake two trimesters each year.

To complete the course you must also complete the following:

• The MAI010 Academic Integrity Module (0-credit point compulsory module)
• 24 credit points of core units (including one Work Integrated Learning unit from a specified list)

Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements.

The University aims to provide students with as much credit as possible for approved prior study or informal learning which exceeds the normal entrance requirements for the course and is within the constraints of the course regulations. Students are required to complete a minimum of one-third of the course at Deakin University, or four credit points, whichever is the greater. In the case of certificates, including graduate certificates, a minimum of two credit points within the course must be completed at Deakin.

Please note that a maximum of five credit points can be granted for Psychology core units.

You can also refer to the Recognition of prior learning system which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree and how to apply for credit.