UndergraduatePsychology
Bachelor of Psychology
RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The RMIT Bachelor of Psychology is the study of the science of human behaviour and the mental states that drive it. Alongside the principles of personality, psychopathology and psychotherapy, students explore social, developmental, biological and cognitive psychology and research methods. Completing the accredited sequence is the first stage toward registration as a psychologist. Graduates also work in research, human resources, health and community services, and policy.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- Year 1 In first year, you will study these foundation areas: biological bases of behaviour including brain behaviour relationships, sensation, perception and consciousness theories of learning, memory and cognition (including theories of intelligence) theories of emotion, motivation and stress. You will also study these principles of psychology: personality psychopathology social psychology. Year 2 You will study biological psychology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, research methods in psychology, social psychology and forensic psychology. Year 3 In your final year, you will study philosophy and methodology of psychology, psychological assessment and individual differences, professional practices and cross- cultural psychology, psychopathology and models of intervention, motivational and organisational psychology and psychology of gender. You will also have the choice of a psychology placement or working on a psychology research project
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Clinical PsychologistANZSCO 272311
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Registration needs the full accredited sequence (accredited bachelor's, honours, then an accredited master's or doctorate), which takes several years beyond a first degree. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Psychology Board of Australia
Educational PsychologistANZSCO 272312
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, subject to the same long registration pathway as other endorsed psychology areas. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Psychology Board of Australia
Organisational PsychologistANZSCO 272313
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, subject to the same long registration pathway as other endorsed psychology areas. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Psychology Board of Australia
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Prerequisites: Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English other than EAL; or a study score of at least 27 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or equivalent studies . Rankings and adjustment factors Entry to this course is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement plus any adjustment factors. You may be eligible to receive adjustment factors which include equity access schemes and/or subject adjustments to a maximum of 28 aggregate adjustment points. For more information about what adjustment factors RMIT considers visit Admission to RMIT . We will consider your entire academic record to determine your eligibility for entry. The highest level of education you have previously completed will usually determine how you are ranked. Selection criteria by applicant typ
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