Psychology - M2018
If you're driven to understand the human mind and motivated to create lasting change, the Bachelor of Psychology at Monash is your pathway to making a genuine difference. This course explores the science of human behaviour – how we think, feel and act – and how psychological insights can be applied to improve lives, empower communities, and shape a more compassionate world.
Study your way
This degree gives you the flexibility to explore what matters most to you. Alongside the accredited psychology sequence, you can choose electives that address contemporary and socially significant issues such as:
- Indigenous and cross-cultural psychology
- Cognitive neuroscience
- Digital technology and innovation
You’ll study core areas of psychological science including cognition, emotion, development, personality, and mental health. You’ll also learn how to design and conduct research, interpret data, and apply evidence-based approaches to real-world challenges.
Why Study Psychology at Monash?
This degree covers the core sequence of units that are accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), and will give you a deep understanding of psychological science and its application in practice.
You’ll learn from leading psychologists and researchers who are shaping the future of mental health, neuroscience, and behavioural science. Many of our educators are also active in clinical practice, policy development, and industry – bringing real-world relevance into every lecture and tutorial.
You’ll study in a dynamic, supportive environment with access to specialist facilities like sleep labs and neuroimaging technologies, and have opportunities to engage in internships, global study, and collaborative research projects. In your final year, you’ll be a part of a work-integrated learning opportunity that allows you to apply psychological theory in real-world settings, tackling authentic challenges co-designed with industry, clinical, community, or research partners. It’s more than just practical experience – it builds professional confidence, transferable skills, and career clarity.
At a glance
Course Details
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Start date |
First Semester (February), Second Semester (July) – Malaysia only Note: Start date for Clayton is Semester 1 only |
Qualification |
Bachelor of Psychology |
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements (International students)
You need to satisfy all of the following requirements to be considered for entry into this course.
At the time of enrolment in a course at Monash University, you must be at least 17 years of age.
All Monash undergraduate courses require you to have successfully completed a minimum of an Australian Year 12 qualification (or equivalent) and achieve the required academic entry score. Most Monash faculties generally use your most recent studies for admission however other guidelines may apply where your prior qualification may be considered.
Entry requirements for each qualification level are as follows:
All Monash undergraduate courses require you to satisfy English entry requirements in one of the following ways:
If your English test does not meet the above scores you may want to consider Monash English. Some Monash courses however do not accept Monash English.
The English measures outlined above must be completed within 3 years prior to the Monash course commencement date (other time limitations may apply as outlined in the Admission to Coursework Courses and Units Procedure). If you have completed several measures of English proficiency over a period of time, the highest valid measure will be accepted.
Monash University reserve the right to ask students to complete an English test to meet English course requirements upon request.
Further information can be located at English language requirements.
International students applying for a visa need to satisfy English requirements set by the Department of Home Affairs where these requirements and acceptable English tests differ from Monash University.
All Monash University undergraduate courses require you to have previously studied and achieved required Australian level standards in specific subject known as prerequisite subjects.
You must satisfy the following prerequisite subject requirements for this course:
*If you have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification you will be required to meet the prerequisite subject requirements that are equivalent to the VCE prerequisite subject requirements specified above.
Extra requirements
Other
Inherent requirements
To complete your degree, you will need to demonstrate that you have the abilities, knowledge, and skills to achieve specific core learning outcomes, these are called inherent requirements.
Find out more about inherent requirements for this course.
Courses with maths and science prerequisite subjects
If the course you are applying for requires maths and/or science as prerequisite subjects, you can meet the requirements in the following ways:
- Australian Year 12 or International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme:
You must meet the maths and/or science prerequisite subject required for your chosen course as specified above (if applicable).
- Other qualifications recognised by Monash:
If you have completed maths and/or science subjects in the relevant discipline at the required grade level, it is assumed that you have knowledge equivalent to the Australian Year 12 (VCE equivalent) prerequisite subject required for your chosen course. It is strongly recommended that you check that you have covered the assumed knowledge required for your course by completing the Assumed Knowledge Skills Analysis.
This online activity includes multiple-choice questions based on your prior studies and helps you identify areas for revision, so you can start your course feeling confident and prepared. Once you accept your Monash offer and set up your student account you can complete the Assumed Knowledge Skills Analysis before starting your course.
These guidelines do not apply to the Bachelor of Medical Science or Doctor of Medicine, or to courses that require a tertiary-level Physiology unit: Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) (Graduate Entry), and Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) and Master of Pharmacy (Graduate Entry).
Alternative pathways
If you don't satisfy the requirements for direct entry consider these pathway options.
Entry requirements for Monash University are subject to change.
Partner with another course
Double degree courses allow you to study towards two different degrees at the same time, and graduate with two separate qualifications. And because a required subject in one course can count as an elective in the other, our double degrees take up to two years less than if you studied for the two degrees separately.
Making the application
Future students
Semester one (February)
Students currently studying an Australian Year 12 or the International Baccalaureate in Australia, should apply online through VTAC.
All other applicants, apply directly to Monash using course code M2018
Semester two (July) (Malaysia only)
Apply directly to Monash using course code M2018*
*Places are limited. Please note that if you commence in Semester 2, your study sequence will differ slightly.
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.
International fee
Fees are per 48 credit points which represents a standard full-time course load for a year. The fees for 2026 are:
A$48,600
Other fees
The Student Services and Amenities Fee applies to some students each calendar year.
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.
Enrolment Obligations
International students enrolling in a CRICOS-registered course can study no more than one third (33%) of their course by distance and/or online learning. Students must enrol in at least one unit that is not by distance and/or online in each compulsory study period unless the student is completing the last unit of their course. See standard 8.19 and 8.20 of National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018.
CRICOS code: 108900M
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