• Learn from international certified psychologists at the forefront of their fields
• Modern curriculum with courses upgraded with the latest concepts and real-world examples
• Opens the pathway for higher study to become a psychologist
• Work Integrated Learning with field placement or a research project in final year

If you have a passion for understanding the science of the mind and human behaviour, this program provides you with the theoretical and practical foundations to pursue a career in the field of psychology. 

Psychologists work closely with clients to understand their mental state and how this may impact their behaviour while also conducting research and providing treatments, including counselling.

In this program, students will examine broad topics of human behaviour and delve deeply into fundamental areas such as personality, psychopathology, social psychology, biological psychology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, and research methods. 

Students also have the opportunity to take part in either a research project or field study placement with one of RMIT’s industry partners.

The degree provides a basis for pursuing further study if you want to become a practising psychologist.

This program is certified by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). APAC is an independent quality and standards organisation, developing and reviewing the standards for accreditation of psychology programs.

This program is delivered through an innovative combination of traditional and digital techniques, which are designed to enhance your abilities to become an independent learner. You will engage in authentic learning activities that will develop your ability to research independently, to analyse information, and to communicate effectively in face to face and online situations. This approach reflects the reality of the contemporary workplace and will help to prepare you for your future studies and for engagement in global and industry led learning opportunities.

You will experience a range of blended learning environments, including lectures, tutorials, laboratory research, individual and group work. Online interactive learning materials are well developed and supplement teaching in lectures and activities in tutorials.

Assessments in most courses are undertaken through a mixture of continual and final assessment, and include written assignments, oral individual and group presentations, and laboratory reports.

You will be assessed by a variety of methods as appropriate to the material being taught and the skills being acquired.

Towards the end of the program, you will have a chance to put your knowledge and skills in real-world settings as part of Work Integrated Learning projects in the Professional Practices in Psychology and Psychology Field Placement courses.

Graduates can also find work in a wide range of areas, such as:

• Education counsellor
• NGO social worker
• Educator
• Researcher 
• Human resources specialist (recruitment and training) 
• Market research specialist 
• Marketing specialist (customer behaviour, advertising) 

Graduates who would like to practise as a psychologist will need to undertake postgraduate study and should confirm requirements with the regional authority responsible for practitioner registration.

Graduates who would like to practise as a psychologist will need to undertake postgraduate study and should confirm requirements with the regional authority responsible for practitioner registration.