Work towards a career in psychology with advanced study of research, psychological assessment, psychopathology and more.
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AU$38,400 (2024 total)
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.
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 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:
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.
Note: 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.
This program has been accredited with conditions by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). Visit APAC.
You need to satisfy all of the following requirements to be considered for entry into this degree.
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.
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 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 degree.
You must have successfully completed an APAC-approved three-year sequence of study Psychology Bachelor degree with 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.
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.
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:
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 Certificate at RMIT English Worldwide.
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.
If there are any activities outlined which may be difficult for you to undertake, there are a range of adjustments to your study conditions available to enable and support you to demonstrate these abilities. Please contact the Equitable Learning Service to discuss any adjustments you may require.
By understanding the types of activities you’ll participate in, you can:
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.
Unfortunately there are no formal pathways into this degree.
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.
You may be eligible to apply for the Master of Clinical Psychology.
Unfortunately there are no formal pathways into this degree.
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.
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.
In 2024, the annual student contribution amount (tuition fee) you will pay for a standard year of full-time study is between AU$4,445 to AU$16,323*.
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 2024. 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 2024 |
|---|---|
| Education, Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, English, Mathematics, Statistics, Nursing, Indigenous and Foreign Languages, Agriculture | $4,445 per standard year $555 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 | $8,948 per standard year $1,118 per standard (12 credit point) course |
| Dentistry, Medicine, Veterinary Science | $12,720 per standard year $1,590 per standard (12 credit point) course |
| Law, Accounting, Administration, Economics, Commerce, Communications, Society and Culture | $16,323 per standard year $2,040 per standard (12 credit point) course |
On 1 January 2022, the Government implemented the Student Learning Entitlement (SLE).
For more information about SLE, visit Study Assist.
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 2024 is $351.
For more information about calculating your actual SSAF see Paying SSAF.
You may also be required to purchase other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks and equipment. These additional fees and expenses vary from program to program.
For a student enrolled full-time in the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) or the Master of Clinical Psychology, who can demonstrate circumstances which impact their study; worth up to $5,000.
For Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students working, or intending to work in the social and emotional well-being workforce, enrolled in related programs; worth up to $135,000 for tuition fees, SSAF and financial support.
RMIT awards more than 2000 scholarships every year to recognise academic achievement and assist students from a variety of backgrounds.
The total indicative tuition fee for 2024 commencement is AU$38,400.
In addition to tuition fees you also need to pay for:
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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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Acknowledgement of Country
RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.
