Psychology

Bachelor degree (honours)

Explore your passion for understanding human cognition and behaviour with a Bachelor of Psychology. Our accredited psychology degree puts you at the forefront of new discoveries in cognitive neuroscience and clinical psychology.

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Psychology - M3005

Psychology - M3005

Are you curious about why we think, feel and act the way we do? Want to uncover what influences our daily decision-making? The study of human psychology is ever growing and changing. At Monash, you’ll learn from game-changing researchers who are transforming the way we think about the brain and discovering new treatments for mental illness. Throughout the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), you’ll be at the forefront of the latest breakthroughs in neuroscience, psychology and mental health.

Your studies will include the core sequence of units accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). You’ll develop both a broad, interdisciplinary knowledge of psychology and a deep understanding of specific areas, including:
- addiction and mental health
- ageing and neurodegeneration
- brain injury and rehabilitation
- neurodevelopment
- psychopathology
- sleep and circadian rhythms

You'll also have a chance to put your research and professional skills into practice, with internship opportunities in clinical, community, industry and research settings, or by taking part in supervised research projects.

Professional recognition

The Monash Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).

Career opportunities

Studying psychology opens the door to a range of rewarding careers where you can make a difference to someone’s life. You’ll also develop a range of transferable skills – like critical thinking, interpersonal communication and problem-solving – which can be utilised in many roles.

Our graduates have also worked in recruitment and human resources, public relations and consumer marketing, child protection and youth work, data analysis and policy - just to name a few. With additional study, you could pursue a career as a clinical or professional psychologist, or explore psychological research.

At a glance

Subject prerequisites

English	Maths	Sciences / Other
Tick	N/A	N/A

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Location	On-campus at Clayton: Full time & part time
Duration	4 years (full time) 7 years (part time)
Start date	First semester (February), Second semester (July) Only available for International Students. Second semester intake requires students to undertake a summer semester during their first year of studies.
Qualification	Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

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Entry Requirements (Domestic students)

You need to satisfy all of the following requirements to be considered for entry into this course.

Recent secondary education

ATAR requirements

ATAR

89.5

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78

Note Monash guarantee for 2022 entry

78.9

Note Lowest ATAR to which an offer was made

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Subject prerequisites

All applicants must satisfy the following prerequisites or their equivalents.

Australian VCE subjects

English

Units 3 & 4: a study score of at least 27 in English (EAL) or 25 in English other than EAL

Maths

N/A

Sciences/Other

N/A

IB subjects

English

At least 4 in English SL or 3 in English HL or 5 in English B SL or 4 in English B HL

Maths

N/A

Sciences/Other

N/A

VET Study

All applicants must satisfy the equivalence of the VCE subject prerequisites.

TAFE/VET: Graded AQF Diplomas will be considered for entry into this course. Admission will be based on academic merit and applicants should have at least a minimum average of 70%. Ungraded (competent/not competent)diplomas will not be considered. Qualifications below diploma level will not meet the entry requirements (e.g. Cert IV).

Entire academic record: This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

Higher education

Applicants must have completed the VCE subject prerequisites or equivalent university units.

Applicants who have not completed Year 12 or above:

To be considered, applicants must also complete at least two single units at an Australian higher education institution to satisfy the minimum entry requirements with the minimum average mark required is 70%. These are minimum requirements, admissions to this course is competitive and applicants may need to meet a higher requirement to be offered a place.

Applicants who have completed Year 12 or above:

This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. To be considered on your tertiary results alone you must complete at least one year of full time study (48 credit points) of a recognised university degree with a minimum average mark required is 70%. These are minimum requirements, admissions to this course is competitive and applicants may need to meet a higher requirement to be offered a place..

Work and life experience

Multiple pathways to this course

Applicants who have successfully completed Year 12 are eligible to apply for this course.

Applicants with no formal secondary or tertiary qualifications are not eligible to apply for this course. This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

There are many ways to gain entry to a course at Monash. If you don't meet our entry requirements, there are pathways to help. More about alternative pathways...

Additionally, we recognise that some applicants may have experienced difficulties that have disadvantaged them when applying for university. We offer a range of special admissions schemes that may help you gain entry to your chosen course, including pathways for Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students. .More about special admissions schemes...

All applicants must satisfy the equivalence of the VCE subject prerequisites.

Alternative qualifications and prerequisites

For other domestic and international qualification entry requirements and scores for this course based on your prior studies, use the study credit and admissions eligibility search.

English requirements

Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

The course develops through three themes of psychology fundamentals and foundational skills, research methods and critical thinking and psychology in practice and society, that together underpin the discipline of psychology.

A. Psychology fundamentals and foundational skills

These studies will address core areas of psychology, including the theoretical and empirical basis of our current understanding of human psychology, brain function and evidence-based approaches to psychological intervention. Building a strong foundation in your understanding of psychology and neuroscience will enable you to appreciate the major challenges in psychology today and in the future.

B. Research methods and critical thinking

C. Psychology in practice and society

D. Free elective study

Making the application

Future students

Semester one (February)

Applications for on campus studies should be made online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre.

Apply through VTAC

Current Monash students

You may apply to transfer from another Monash course. Transfers are a competitive process. You may apply mid-year for available courses however consideration will be given as to whether you will be able to follow your course progression.

Please note that if you apply for a course transfer, you should still enrol in your current course as if you were continuing so as not to jeopardise your enrolment in the Faculty if your transfer application is unsuccessful. More about Course Transfer...

Self assess for credit eligibility

Check for study credit using the "Credit search" link on the Credit for prior study page

Fees

Fees are subject to change annually.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

The average annual student contribution amount is:

A$8500

Note: see information on how average fee is calculated.

Fee assistance

As a Commonwealth supported student, you may be able to either:

pay all of your student contribution upfront, or
defer payment through the HECS HELP loan scheme.

Full fee

Fees are per 48 credit points which represents a standard full-time course load for a year.

A$32,400

Scholarships

We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.