Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology) (Honours)

You’ll learn advanced skills in psychology through lectorial classes, as well as by working on your thesis research project with the guidance of an academic supervisor. Lectorials are the primary learning format, and are used to communicate knowledge and guide student learning, and are complemented by online learning materials where appropriate.

These methods and approaches have been selected so that you will be equipped to undertake postgraduate studies in psychology or have the skills required to adapt to and work competently in workplaces that value knowledge and training in psychology (e.g. human resources, psychosocial rehabilitation).

Dr James Collett is the Program Manager for Honours and Masters (Psychology) at RMIT University. James teaches into the honours curriculum and also coordinates the degree, with the key role of matching successful Honours applicants with research supervisors at the beginning of the year. All Psychology staff work with Honours supervisors, sometimes supporting students to design their own project, or other times allowing students to contribute to a pre-existing project. Staff are diverse in their research interests, with a list of supervisor topics of interest distributed at the beginning of the Honours year and circulated to prospective applicants during their third-year studies.

The knowledge and skills you will acquire throughout this degree and how they can be applied in your career are described in the learning outcomes.

This degree consists of 96 credit points. You’ll complete six subjects (a mix of 12 or 24 credit points each).

The curriculum will provide you with a thorough education in the scientific discipline of psychology and introduce you to the application of the discipline.

As a graduate you’ll have sound evidence-based knowledge as a foundation for entering either employment where the knowledge and approaches of psychology can be used, or advanced level psychology qualifications (e.g. Master of Clinical Psychology or a postgraduate research degree).

The following is an example of subjects offered:

• Advanced Research Methods
• Professional Issues and Research Methods
• Psychological Assessment and Intervention
• Psychopathology
• Thesis 1
• Thesis 2

Students are supported to identify a suitable Honours project/topics area and supervisor through a preference-entry process prior to honours classes commencing.

Learn more about honours projects and supervisors for this degree.

The program is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).

Graduates are eligible to apply for associate membership of the Australian Psychological Society (APS).

To be eligible to apply for full registration as a psychologist, you must complete the Master of Clinical Psychology. Graduation from an honours year allows you to apply for provisional registration while you are working towards full registration.

The Psychology Board of Australia's standards and guidelines determine that all applicants for registration need English language skills at IELTS academic level 7.0, or the equivalent, within the two years preceding registration.

By understanding the types of activities you’ll participate in, you can:

• understand more about the program
• determine if you may need support during your studies
• make an informed decision about whether the program is suitable for you

If you are living with disability, long-term illness and/or a mental health condition, we can support you by making adjustments to activities in your program so that you can participate fully in your studies.

To receive learning adjustments, you need to register with Equitable Learning Service

The University considers the wellbeing and safety of all students, staff and the community to be a priority in academic and professional experience placement settings.