Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) - Melbourne
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) - Melbourne

124 La Trobe Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Bachelor of Psychology (BP154) (110984F)

3-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Summary

A Bachelor of Psychology from RMIT will provide students with a wide range of knowledge and skills in human behaviour.

In addition to the principles of personality, psychopathology and psychotherapy, students will explore social, developmental, biological and cognitive psychology, as well as research methods in psychology.

Thoughout the psychology degree, students will explore topics such as perception and consciousness, theories of learning, memory, cognition, emotion, motivation, and stress. Students will also undertake studies in Health Wellbeing and Nutrition, Counselling and Virtual Care, as well as concepts behind Working with Psychological Health. 

Studies will be based on the Scientist-Practitioner Model, where students will apply research knowledge to actual situations to help resolve real human problems. 

This degree is the basis for further study for students who want to become a practising psychologist.

To register as a psychologist, in addition to this degree, students need to complete the Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology) (Honours) and the Master of Clinical Psychology (2 years full-time), or equivalent degrees recognised by the Australian Psychological Society.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

65%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

6

Writing

6

Listening

6

Speaking

6

Reading

50

Writing

50

Listening

50

Speaking

50

Program Intakes

Open date

November 1, 2024

Submission deadline

May 1, 2025

Open date

June 1, 2025

Submission deadline

December 1, 2025

Open date

July 1, 2025

Submission deadline

January 1, 2026

Cost and Duration

3-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Level

3 year bachelor's degree

Program Length

$29710 AUD

Cost of Living

$0 AUD

Application fee

$37440 AUD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Overseas Student Health Cover Fee: $591 per year
Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF): $326 per year