Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

    Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 43,200 / Total

    Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

    About

    Are you looking to extend your skills in psychology? This honours degree introduces you to professional issues, theories, and methods of data analysis in contemporary psychology research.

    Explore the scientific discipline of psychology and its application in the workplace. In the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), you will learn about psychological assessments and interventions, and write two theses that directly engage you in the research process.

    Through your studies, you'll be equipped with sound evidence-based knowledge you need to for a career in which psychology principles can be utilised, or to pursue higher study at master's or doctorate level.

    This degree also prepares you for further postgraduate research.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    You must have successfully completed an APAC-approved three-year sequence of study Psychology Bachelor degree with an average of at least 75% for the entire APAC-approved sequence;

    OR

    You must have successfully completed an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) in any discipline and successful completion of an APAC-approved fourth year of study in psychology, with an average of at least 75% for the entire APAC-approved sequence.

    If you did not undertake psychology studies in Australia, you are required to contact the Australian Psychological Society to obtain recognition of equivalency of qualifications for entry into the professional training programs.

    Refer to the Australian Psychological Society and the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) for further information on approved study.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 58
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    English Program Requirements

    To study this course you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:

    • IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)
    • TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing)
    • Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50)
    • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component.

    For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information.

    Don't meet the English language test scores? Complete an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Advanced Plus at RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP).

    Career

    You may either apply to enrol in a master-level degree, PhD, or seek employment.

    Human services organisations offer a lot of work opportunities. Provisional psychologists work in education, human services and in community medicine supervised by experienced registered psychologists.

    Research psychologists may work in university, government or Industry-based research environments.

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 100

    How to Apply

    Step 1: Find a course

    Step 2: Check the entry requirements

    Step 3: Collect required documents

    Step 4: Submit your application

    If you are applying for on-campus study in a coursework program (Bachelor, Associate Degree or Honours), use the online application system for international students. 

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    Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

    RMIT University

    RMIT University

    Australia

    Australia, Melbourne