The course allows students to combine the study of psychology with the specific vocational qualifications available within the social welfare field. Students will graduate with a major in psychology that is recognised by the Australian Psychological Society, and will also possess a full welfare qualification, recognised by the Australian Institute of Welfare and Community Work.
Applicants should possess the Victorian Certificate of Education (or equivalent) including English, or TOP including English, or equivalent. Mature-age applications may be required to undertake the Special Tertiary Admissions Test if they do not otherwise meet tertiary entrance requirements.
Students should also obtain a social welfare course administration form from the School of Humanities and Social Sciences.
A candidate for the double degree must fulfill the following requirements to receive the awards of Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Humanities)/Bachelor of Social Welfare.
(a) complete appropriate subjects within the course to gain at least 192 but not more than 216 points.
(b) complete the prescribed sequence in social welfare of eleven subjects (eighty-eight points), the prescribed psychology sequence (fifty-two points) and an arts minor sequence. An arts minor sequence requires the completion of twenty-eight points, normally comprising a first-level sequence followed by two second-level subjects;
(c) undertake additional studies to complete the minimum 192 points needed for the double degree.
The course of study is normally a minimum of four years full-time or seven years part-time or by distance education, and normally cannot extend beyond eleven years.