You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent senior secondary school qualification) with a minimum 65% average (check calculator below).
Prerequisites
Mathematics and one of Geography or any Science; or
VCE Units 1 and 2 of any Mathematics and VCE Units 3 and 4 in one of Geography or any Science, with a study score of at least 20.
To study this program 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.
Psychology is the science of the mind and human behaviour. In the Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology), you will examine mental states and processes and how they affect behaviour.
Psychologists study the processes around how people think and feel. They work closely with patients to understand their mental state and how this is impacting on their behaviours. They also conduct research and provide treatments including counselling to help reduce distress, behavioural problems and psychological problems. They work with a broad range of clients in a variety of circumstances including children, adults, couples, families and organisations.
RMIT specialises in clinical psychology, based on a cognitive-behavioural approach. Your study will apply research to actual situations to help resolve real human problems. All degrees are accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council.
In addition to the principles of personality, psychopathology, and social psychology, you will explore biological, cognitive, and developmental psychology, as well as research methods in psychology and social psychology. Your studies in this degree will include the biological bases of behaviour including brain behaviour relationships, sensation, perception and consciousness, theories of learning, memory and cognition emotion, motivation, and stress.
You can also undertake elective studies in nutrition, information technology, applied psychology, health statistics, computer science and any electives available across the University.
As a psychology student, you’ll gain strong theoretical and practical skills. The degree is the basis for further study if you want to become a practising psychologist or use your study in other careers.
CRICOS Code: 029765E
More info: Click here
Program Structure
To graduate you must complete the following: All courses listed may not be available each semester
Year One of Program
Complete the following Seven (7) Courses:
Course Title
Principles of Psychology
Psychology of Everyday Thinking
Statistical Computing
Foundations of Psychology
Statistics
Psychology of Social Life
Environmental Psychology
ANDSelect and Complete One (1) of the following Courses:
Course Title
The Science of Human Nature
Applied Psychology Topics
Foundations of Artificial Intelligence for STEM
Year Two of Program
Complete the following Six (6) Courses:
Course Title
Developmental Psychology
Biological Psychology
Research Methods in Psychology
Cognitive Psychology
Social Psychology
Motivation and Organisational Psychology
ANDSelect and Complete One (1) of the following Courses:
Course Title
Forensic Psychology
Psychology of Gender
ANDSelect and Complete One (1) Course from any:University Elective
Year Three of Program
Complete the following Five (5) Courses:
Course Title
Philosophy and Methodology of Psychology
Psychological Assessment and Individual Differences
Professional Practices in Psychology
Psychopathology and Models of Intervention
Understanding Personality
ANDSelect and Complete One (1) of the following Courses:
Course Title
Forensic Psychology
Psychology of Gender
ANDSelect and Complete One (1) of the following Courses:
Course Title
Research Project
Psychology Field Placement
ANDSelect and Complete One (1) Course from any:University Elective
As a graduate of the psychology degree, you can work in areas such as organisational management, health, sport, cross-cultural studies, counselling, HR, working with people with disabilities, research, training, market research and with further study, teaching.
Psychology is a broad field with many areas of specialisation including counselling, sport psychology, educational psychology, organisational psychology, and forensic psychology.
Psychologists work in a wide range of environments, including:
hospitals
universities
general medical practices
community health centres
private practice
educational institutions
counselling agencies
government departments
OSHC: 530 ($) per year
