Bachelor of Marketing (Psychology)

2020 Deakin University Handbook

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Year	2020 course information
Award granted	Bachelor of Marketing (Psychology)
Course Map	This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 1 2020. This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 2 2020. Course maps for commencement in previous years are available on the Course Maps webpage or please contact a Student Adviser in Student Central.
Campus	Offered at Burwood (Melbourne)
Cloud Campus	Yes
Duration	3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
CRICOS course code	0100820 Burwood (Melbourne)
Deakin course code	M336
Approval status	This course is approved by the University under the Higher Education Standards Framework.
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition	The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 7.

Course sub-headings

Course overview

Study the Bachelor of Marketing (Psychology) to become an expert at uncovering the underlying reasons behind consumer behaviour. Combine principles from complementary disciplines to unlock creative marketing solutions, and graduate with a unique skill set that’s in demand across all industries.

Curious about what makes the mind tick?

Build skills in marketing, psychology, analytics, digital literacy and business, and bring them all together to develop a deep understanding of human decision-making.

Get inside the mind of customers by learning about the psychological science behind consumer behaviour. You’ll be trained in innovative data practices that allow you to shine a light on the different facets of customers – from culture and lifestyle to personality traits and decision-making behaviour. Then, get practical experience translating these insights into influential marketing and communication strategies.

Importantly, you’ll be challenged to apply these skills in business contexts. Leverage the strong industry partnerships of Deakin’s Business School and School of Psychology to take part in work-integrated learning programs that give you the opportunity to:

get hands-on with emerging technologies and analytics tools
work on psychology-led marketing strategies in industry settings
complete research reports, presentations and projects that simulate real-world scenarios
create professional profiles and action plans to boost your employability.

These practical experiences are available to every student and are crucial in preparing well-connected, confident and job-ready graduates.

Our deep industry connections also ensure that the Bachelor of Marketing (Psychology) remains relevant to the changing needs of business and society. You’ll build core knowledge with units such as Marketing Fundamentals and Foundations of Psychological Practice, then prepare yourself for future industry trends by studying units such as Psychopathology and Integrated Marketing Communications in the Digital Age.

Dual expertise in psychology and marketing doesn’t just open the door to a broader range of roles. It gives you a competitive advantage when you’re applying for jobs. This course is also a recognised pathway to becoming a Certified Practicing Marketer and registered psychologist, adding to the many career benefits on offer.

Indicative student workload

As a student in the Faculty of Business and Law, you can expect to participate in a range of teaching activities each week. This could include classes, seminars, practicals and online interaction. You can refer to the individual unit details in the course structure for more information. You will also need to study and complete assessment tasks in your own time.

Professional recognition

AMI Accredited course logo

The Bachelor of Marketing (Psychology) is accredited by the Australian Marketing Institute (AMI) and the Australian Psychological Accreditation Council (APAC).

Graduates will be eligible for a one-year credit reduction, needed to become a Certified Practicing Marketer by the AMI.

Completion of the course also provides students with an APAC accredited three-year degree in psychology. This allows students to then undertake additional study in pursuit of professional registration as a practising psychologist through the Psychology Board of Australia (PBA).

Career opportunities

Professionals with dual expertise in psychology and marketing are highly valued by any business with something to sell. Better still, advertising and marketing jobs in Australia are set to grow 12.5% by 2023 (Australian Government Department of Employment Projections).

This demand puts you in a strong position to choose from a diverse range of roles and areas including:

advertising
communications manager
consumer advocacy
customer experience officer
customer insights analyst
digital marketing director
market research
media planner
public relations specialist.

Participation requirements

Units in this course may have participation requirements that include compulsory placements, work-based training, community-based learning or collaborative research training arrangements.

Placement can occur at any time, including during the standard holiday breaks listed here: https://www.deakin.edu.au/courses/key-dates.

Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability. Click here for more information.

Mandatory student checks

Units which contain work integrated learning, a community placement or interaction with the community may require a police check, working with children check or other check. These requirements will be detailed in unit guides upon enrolment.

Pathways

Expand your career options and create pathways into further study.

Unit selection

Students admitted to this course will be given advice on unit selection, however students must take responsibility for planning their own studies within the course structure and course rules.

Part-time studies

Part-time study is available via Campus and Cloud (online) mode. Part-time study refers to academic workload, not mode of study.

Fees and charges

Fees and charges vary depending on your course, your fee category and the year you started. To find out about the fees and charges that apply to you, visit the Current students fees website.

Course Learning Outcomes

Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes	Course Learning Outcomes
Discipline Specific knowledge and capabilities	Integrate theoretical knowledge of the disciplines of psychology and marketing in relation to human behaviour; apply a broad and coherent knowledge of psychology and marketing.
Communication	Communicate knowledge and arguments effectively using the most appropriate means utilising clear, discipline appropriate, coherent and well-developed communication skills, including oral, written, and visual communications.
Digital Literacy	Utilise online technologies to interact with others, access research and evaluate empirical evidence; and create, synthesise, and disseminate information in the domain of consumer psychology.
Critical thinking	Identify and critically evaluate information from diverse sources including academic and other; develop arguments, reports, or commentaries based on empirical research; and apply these skills in diverse contexts.
Problem Solving	Identify existing and theoretical problems related to consumer behaviour and psychology; design, plan, and construct solutions to these problems using knowledge of existing consumer psychological practice and empirical research; apply knowledge and skills toward the development of these solutions.
Self-management	Engage in independent learning and personal responsibility while managing resources and timelines; and use a self-reflective lens toward personal and professional development within the practices of marketing and psychology.
Teamwork	Collaborate and communicate effectively in interdisciplinary teams; collaborate and engage with others from a range of backgrounds and in a range of diverse environments.
Global Citizenship	Embody the value of global citizenship by engaging ethically, responsibly, sustainably, and effectively with local and global communities within diverse cultural, social, and regulatory frameworks.

Course rules

To complete the Bachelor of Marketing (Psychology) students must attain 24 credit points of core units. All units in the Bachelor of Marketing (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 include:

completion of MAI010 Academic Integrity (0-credit point compulsory unit)

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. Click here for more information.

Course structure

Core units

HPS104

Foundations of Psychological Science

HPS105

Foundations of Psychological Practice

HPS111

Psychology A: Fundamentals of Human Behaviour

HPS121

Psychology B: Individual and Social Development

HPS201

Psychology Research Methods (Introductory)

HPS202

Child and Adolescent Development

HPS203

The Human Mind

HPS204

Human Social Behaviour

HPS301

Psychology Research Methods (Intermediate)

HPS307

Personality

HPS308

Psychopathology

HPS310

Brain, Biology and Behaviour

HPS327

Research Methods Capstone

MIS171

Business Analytics

MMK101

Marketing Fundamentals

Services Marketing

Consumer Behaviour

Brand Management

Integrated Marketing Communications in the Digital Age

Strategic Marketing

Marketing Insights

Business Ethics

Professional Insight

And one credit point from:

MWL205

Cultural Engagement

MWL316

Consultancy Experience

MWL317

Entrepreneurship Experience

MWL318

Internship

Course structure

Compulsory 0-credit point unit

To be completed in the first trimester of study:-

MAI010

Academic Integrity

Work experience

This course includes a mandatory 1 credit point Work Integrated Learning experience chosen from the specified list above.

More information: WIL Programs

Other Course Information

Course duration - additional information
Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as accessing or completing work placements.

Further information

Student Central can help you with course planning, choosing the right units and explaining course rules and requirements.

Contact Student Central

Other learning experiences

This course does offer the optional Global Studies minor which has some expectation of appropriate WIL opportunities to be provided in an international context in line with the faculty Internationalisation agenda.