Work towards a career in psychology with advanced study of research, psychological assessment, psychopathology and more.
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.
Accredited by the Australian Psychological Accreditation Council (APAC).
Cutting-edge educational techniques prepare you for postgraduate study or varied work.
Acquire knowledge and skills grounded in real-world evidence and data-based experience.
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).
For much of this degree, assessment is a blend of continual and final assessment. These may include written examinations, multiple choice quizzes, essays, assignments, oral and written individual and group presentations, and a final thesis report.
The types of classes you have will depend on the course you’re studying. Classes are offered in various formats designed to provide meaningful engagement with staff, industry and peers and provide for access and use of spaces where learning can be applied and active, including an array of specialised equipment.
Most RMIT courses do not include passive large-scale classes such as lectures, instead the content traditionally provided in lectures is made available online. This may be in the form of readings, videos or other on-demand learning materials. This content will also support the basis of interactive learning that takes place in on-campus classes.
The world is constantly changing, and there are universal skills that can help you adapt to the evolving nature of work and global engagement.
As part of your study experience at RMIT, we provide 6 future-focused RMIT Capabilities:
RMIT Capabilities are built into your course as well as some of our extracurricular experiences. They inform the design and delivery of your learning activities and assessments, so by the time you graduate, you’ll be ready to apply these capabilities in your life and work.
As a graduate of this course, you will be equipped with a thorough understanding of the theory and practice of psychological principles, enabling you to assess, diagnose, and treat clients and patients across a range of circumstances. You will have the capability to collect, evaluate, integrate, and report on research, making evidence-based decisions and recommendations that acknowledge real-world contexts.
You will also have highly developed communication skills, allowing you to engage with diverse audiences—including individuals and groups from different genders, sexualities, and cultural and value-based backgrounds—in ways that are clear, concise, sensitive, ethical, and professional. You will develop the capacity to work independently and proactively, taking initiative and seeking support as necessary.
A lifelong learner, you will continually expand and improve your professional practice to support your clients and reach your career goals effectively.
This degree consists of 96 credit points. You’ll complete 6 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:
Students are supported to identify a suitable Honours project/topics area and supervisor through a preference-entry process prior to honours classes commencing.
Choose a plan below to find out more about the subjects you will study and the course structure.
International student visa holders can only study full-time.
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.
To register as a psychologist, you'll need to have completed all these RMIT degrees:
or equivalent degrees recognised by the Australian Psychological Society.
This degree is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). Find out more about APAC's accreditation program status.
You need to satisfy all of the following requirements to be considered for entry into this degree.
Successful completion of an APAC-approved 3-year psychology sequence with an average of at least 75% for the entire APAC-approved sequence
OR
Any undergraduate degree 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
Refer to the Australian Psychological Society and the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) for further information on approved study.
There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification.
A selection task is not required for entry into this qualification.
If you have not received an outcome (offer or deny) by mid-December, it means that while most offers have been issued, you are still on the ranked list and will considered for further offers, if additional places become available.
Please note that entry to this program is competitive and meeting the minimum academic entry requirements does not guarantee an offer.
Applicants who meet the minimum academic entry requirements will be ranked based on the % they achieved over the approved APAC sequence specified for their program.
Offers will be issued to the top ranked applicants down until all places are full.
We aim to make 70% of offers to graduates of the following RMIT programs and 30% of offers to external applicants, subject to the availability of eligible RMIT graduates. This means that entry for external applicants is likely to be extremely competitive.
5 places are guaranteed to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants who meet the entry requirements and provide evidence of their Indigenous eligibility. If there are more than 5 eligible applicants, offers will be issued to the top ranked applicants down. If these 5 places cannot be filled, they will be awarded to other applicants as per the above methodology.
Your offer letter may list conditions that you will need to meet by a specified deadline. Please read the conditions listed on your offer letter carefully.
You will also be required to accept your offer and enrol in courses by a specified deadline. If you do not accept your offer and enrol by this date, your offer will lapse, and the place will be offered to the next ranked applicant. Please ensure you check your emails for additional information carefully.
The highest level of education you have previously completed will determine which category applies to you.
Secondary education (Year 12) is not considered for entry into this program.
Vocational education and training (VET) is not considered for entry into this program.
Successful completion of an APAC-approved three-year psychology sequence with an average of at least 75% for the entire APAC-approved sequence
OR
Any undergraduate degree 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
Refer to the Australian Psychological Society and the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) for further information on approved study.
Work and life experience is not considered for entry into this program.
You need to satisfy all of the following requirements to be considered for entry into this course.
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.
There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification.
A selection task is not required for entry into this qualification.
If you have not received an outcome (offer or deny) by mid-December, it means that while most offers have been issued, you are still on the ranked list and will considered for further offers, if additional places become available.
Please note that entry to this program is competitive and meeting the minimum academic entry requirements does not guarantee an offer.
Applicants who meet the minimum academic entry requirements will be ranked based on the % they achieved over the approved APAC sequence specified for their program.
Offers will be issued to the top ranked applicants down until all places are full.
Note that at least 70% of offers are made to graduates of the following RMIT programs. Up to 30% of offers are made to external applicants. This means that entry for non-RMIT graduates is extremely competitive.
5 places are guaranteed to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants who meet the entry requirements and provide evidence of their Indigenous eligibility. If there are more than 5 eligible applicants, offers will be issued to the top ranked applicants down. If these 5 places cannot be filled, they will be awarded to other applicants as per the above methodology.
Your offer letter may list conditions that you will need to meet by a specified deadline. Please read the conditions listed on your offer letter carefully.
You will also be required to accept your offer by a specified deadline. If you do not accept your offer by this date, your offer will lapse, and the place will be offered to the next ranked applicant. Please ensure you check your emails for additional information carefully.
To study this course you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:
Note: RMIT does not accept scores from 'at-home' or 'online' testing.
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).
The following information outlines the tasks you will be required to undertake during professional experience placement and on-campus learning activities.
The non-academic abilities listed are provided for your information only and are not entry requirements.
By understanding the types of activities you'll participate in, you can:
If there are any activities outlined which may be difficult for you to undertake, there is a range of adjustments to your study conditions available to enable and support you to demonstrate these abilities.
Please contact the Equitable Learning Services (ELS) team to discuss any adjustments you may require. To receive learning adjustments, you need to register with ELS.
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.
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.
A pathway is an alternative way to get into a course. RMIT's pathways can help you move through different levels of study to reach the qualification you're aiming for, even if you don't meet the requirements for your destination course.
From Semester 1 2026, RMIT is introducing the Bachelor + Honours Psychology packaged pathway.
Students who complete the Bachelor of Psychology component of the Bachelor + Honours Psychology packaged pathway with an average of at least 78% for the sequence of core psychology subjects* are guaranteed entry to the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours).
Students in the pathway who do not meet the minimum average requirements will still have the opportunity to apply to for entry into the Honours degree.
*Sequence that is approved by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).
If you're enrolled in this pathway and successfully complete the Bachelor of Psychology with an average of at least 78% for the entire APAC-approved sequence, you will automatically progress to the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) (this degree) without needing to apply for entry.
If you're enrolled in this pathway and complete the Bachelor of Psychology, but do not achieve an average of at least 78% for the entire APAC-approved sequence, you can submit an application for entry to the stand-alone Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) (this degree).
You will then be assessed competitively against the other non-pathway Honours applicants.
The Bachelor + Honours Psychology packaged pathway is only available to students commencing their psychology studies for the first time in Semester 1, 2026. The first cohort of students progressing to the Honours component of this pathway will be in Semester 1, 2029.
If you have already commenced psychology study, you should complete your current degree and apply for the stand-alone Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) (this degree) when eligible.
To apply for the Bachelor + Honours Psychology packaged pathway, please select the course code 3200312001 (if applying through VTAC) or plan code BP154PATH1 if applying direct to RMIT.
Upon successful completion of this degree, you may be eligible to apply for the Master of Clinical Psychology.
Unfortunately there are no formal pathways into this degree.
When you successfully complete this program, you may be eligible for entry into an RMIT postgraduate program or RMIT Masters by Research or Doctoral (PhD) program.
Credit, recognition of prior learning, professional experience and accreditation from a professional body can reduce the duration of your study by acknowledging your earlier, relevant experience.
Credit and exemptions will be assessed consistent with the principles of the RMIT Credit Policy.
Credit may reduce the duration of your study by acknowledging your earlier, relevant study experience.
When you are submitting an application, please indicate that you want to be considered for credit and provide detailed course syllabus (also known as course outline), outlining volume of learning, course content and weekly topics, learning objectives/outcomes, assessment types and their weightings, and reference to the learning resources such as prescribed textbooks and recommended readings.
In 2026, the annual student contribution amount (tuition fee) you will pay for a standard year of full-time study is between AU$4,738 to AU$17,399.
Amounts quoted are indicative fees per annum, and are based on a standard year of full-time study (96 credit points). A proportionate fee applies for more or less than the full-time study load.
Fees are adjusted on an annual basis and these fees should only be used as a guide.
You may be eligible to apply for a HECS-HELP loan, which can be used to defer payment of up to the full amount of your student contribution fees. You may also be eligible to apply to defer payment of your SSAF through the SA-HELP loan scheme.
Learn more about fees for undergraduate study.
For information on how to pay your fees or how to apply for a refund, please see Paying your fees and applying for refunds.
If you are offered a Commonwealth supported place, your tuition fees are subsidised by the Australian Government.
Your share of the fee (student contribution) is set on an annual basis by the government and is determined by the discipline areas (bands) of your individual enrolled courses, not the overall program.
The Australian Government has introduced changes to university funding and student contribution fees under its Job-ready Graduates Package.
The fees in the table below apply to students who commence their program in 2026. Fees for continuing students are available at fees for Commonwealth supported students.
Each course (subject) falls into a band. The band determines the student contribution amount for the course.
Amounts listed in the table below are based on a standard, full-time study load (96 credit points per year) with all courses in the same band. A proportionate fee applies for more or less than the full-time study load or for enrolment in courses (subjects) from a combination of bands.
You can learn how to calculate your exact tuition fees for units from different bands at Fees for Commonwealth supported students.
Student contribution band by course (subject) |
Maximum annual student contribution amount (per EFTSL) in 2026 |
|---|---|
| Education, Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, English, Mathematics, Statistics, Nursing, Indigenous and Foreign Languages, Agriculture | $4,738 per standard year
$592 per standard (12 credit point) course |
| Allied Health, Other Health, Built Environment, Computing, Visual and Performing Arts, Professional Pathway Psychology, Professional Pathway Social Work, Engineering, Surveying, Environmental Studies, Science, Pathology | $9,537 per standard year
$1,192 per standard (12 credit point) course |
| Dentistry, Medicine, Veterinary Science | $13,558 per standard year
$1,694 per standard (12 credit point) course |
| Law, Accounting, Administration, Economics, Commerce, Communications, Society and Culture | $17,399 per standard year
$2,174 per standard (12 credit point) course |
On 1 January 2022, the Government implemented the Student Learning Entitlement (SLE).
The Australian Government provides financial assistance via the HECS-HELP loan scheme, which allows eligible students (such as Australian citizens or holders of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa) to defer payment of up to the full amount of their student contribution.
You may be eligible to apply to defer payment of the Student services and amenities fee (SSAF) through the SA-HELP loan scheme. If you use SA-HELP, the amount will be added to your accumulated HELP debt.
If your FEE-HELP and/or SA-HELP loan application is successful, the Australian Government will pay RMIT, on your behalf, up to 100% of your fees. This amount will become part of your accumulated HELP debt.
You only start repaying your accumulated HELP debt to the Australian Government once you earn above the minimum income threshold for repayment, which is set each year by the Australian Government (this also applies if you are still studying). The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will calculate your compulsory repayment for the year and include this on your income tax notice.
For more information about loan repayment options see Commonwealth assistance (HELP loans) or Study Assist.
In addition to tuition fees, you will be charged an annual student services and amenities fee (SSAF), which is used to maintain and enhance services and amenities that improve your experience as an RMIT student.
The SSAF is calculated based on your enrolment load and the maximum fee for 2026 is $373.
You may also be required to purchase other items related to your course, including field trips, textbooks and equipment. These additional fees and expenses vary from course to course.
In addition to tuition fees you also need to pay for:
You also need to account for your living expenses. Estimate the cost of living in Melbourne.
In addition to tuition fees, you will be charged an annual student services and amenities fee (SSAF), which is used to maintain and enhance services and amenities that improve your experience as an RMIT student.
The SSAF is calculated based on your enrolment load and the maximum fee for 2026 is $373.
Find out more details about how fees are calculated and the expected annual increase.
Find information on how to apply for a refund as a continuing international student.
RMIT awards more than 2000 scholarships every year to recognise academic achievement and assist students from a variety of backgrounds.
RMIT awards more than 2000 scholarships every year to recognise academic achievement and assist students from a variety of backgrounds.
Use our Frequently Asked Questions to learn about the application process and its equity access schemes, find out how to accept or defer your offer or request a leave of absence, discover information about your fees, refunds and scholarships, and explore the various student support and advocacy services, as well as how to find out more about your preferred program, and more.
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