Understand the human mind and the science of personality with a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) from Victoria University (VU).

Learn about human behaviour, motivation and relationships in this psychology degree. Prepare to apply for registration as a provisional psychologist and take up further career and postgraduate study options.

You’ll spend the first three years of the program focusing on psychology and social research methods. This includes a work placement during your third year, in which you’ll gain practical experience in a professional setting.

In the fourth (honours) year, you’ll pursue advanced studies in quantitative and qualitative social research methods, professional practice units and a research thesis.

You’ll graduate with an in-depth knowledge of human emotion and behaviour to understand why we think and behave in the way we do – and why this differs from one individual to the next.

To attain the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) students will be required to complete 384 credit points, consisting of:

• 96 credit points (equivalent to 8 units) of Core First Year studies;
• 216 credit points (equivalent to 18 units) of Core Psychology studies;
• 2 x 24 credit points (equivalent to 2 units) of Core Thesis studies; and
• 24 credit points (equivalent to 2 units) of Psychology Elective studies.

In order to be eligible to advance to the fourth (Honours) year of the course, students must achieve the stringent academic admission criteria that are required for Honours programs in Psychology. A minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 70% across all core third year psychology units is required.

Students who have successfully completed the first three years of study but have not met the academic admission requirements for the Honours year will be eligible to apply to graduate with a Bachelor of Psychological Studies.

The number of jobs for psychologists is expected to grow strongly over the next five years as more people are reaching out to psychologists and counsellors.

Once you graduate from VU’s Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), you can apply for provisional registration as a psychologist and find employment in:

• welfare
• community services
• human resources.

If you’d like to become a fully-registered psychologist, you’ll need further training at the masters and doctoral level.

Alternatively, you may choose to continue on to further study to qualify as a teacher or social worker.

Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English (or equivalent).

IELTS (Academic module): Overall score of 6.0 (no band less than 6.0)

TOEFL Internet: Overall score of 67 (Listening 12, Speaking 18, Reading 15, Writing 21)

Pearson Test of English (PTE): Overall score of 50 (no section score less than 50)

University of Cambridge - Advanced (CAE): Overall score of 169. No individual band less than 169.

VU English - English for Academic Purposes (EAP) (Level 4): achieved.