UndergraduatePsychology
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
Victoria University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) at Victoria University covers human behaviour, motivation and relationships and prepares students to apply for registration as a provisional psychologist and to take up further study options. The first three years focus on psychology and social research methods, including a work placement in the third year, and the fourth honours year covers advanced quantitative and qualitative research methods, professional practice units and a research thesis. Graduates have an in-depth knowledge of human emotion and behaviour. It is offered at VU in Melbourne.
Fees & duration
English test scores
Verified vu.edu.au ↗
Course structure
- Introduction to Sociology (ABA1003, 12CP)
- Psychology 1A (APP1012, 12CP)
- Psychology 1B (APP1013, 12CP)
- Organisational Skills 1 (APP1015, 12CP)
- Foundations of Psychological Research (APP1016, 12CP)
- Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology (APP1017, 12CP)
- Indigenous Health and Wellbeing (AEK1203, 12CP)
- Interpersonal Skills and Communication (HHH1000, 12CP)
- Psychology 2A (APP2013, 12CP)
- Interpersonal Skills 2 (APP2023, 12CP)
- Qualitative Social Research Methods 1 (APS2030, 12CP)
- Developmental Psychology (HPP2001, 12CP)
- Psychology 2B (APP2014, 12CP)
- Organisational Skills 2 (APP2024, 12CP)
- Quantitative Social Research Methods 1 (APS2040, 12CP)
- Fieldwork (APP3028, 12CP)
- Clinical Aspects of Psychology (APP3037, 12CP)
- Independent Research Project (APS3040, 12CP)
- Psychological Issues in the Workplace (APP3023, 12CP)
- History
- Theories and Practice of Psychology (APP3034, 12CP)
- Research Methods in Psychology (APP3035, 12CP)
- Social Research Methods (APS3030, 12CP)
- Research Thesis (APH4012, 24CP)
- Social Research Methods in Context (APH4018, 12CP)
- Professional Orientation (Psychological Assessment) (APH4071, 12CP)
- Psychological Interventions (APH4001, 12CP)
- Psychology in Practice (APH4013, 12CP)
- Extended Research Thesis (APH4015, 24CP)
- Counselling Theory and Practice (APP3015, 12CP)
- Group Behaviour (APP3016, 12CP)
- Organisations and Work (APP3018, 12CP)
- Psychobiology (APP3019, 12CP)
- Relationship and Family Wellbeing (APP3027, 12CP)
Career & PR pathway
Which careers in Psychology lead to skilled migration depends on the occupation, not the degree title. See the skilled occupation lists guide for which occupations are on each list, and the points calculator to check where you stand.
Admissions
Meeting the minimum entry criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. 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:. Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma of Diploma (or equivalent). PLUS:. IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score or 6.0 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking). OR:. Completion of a Foundation course or equivalent.
More Psychology programs
Associate degree in Psychology Studies
Adelaide University · Undergraduate
Associate Degree in Youth Studies (exit only)
Western Sydney University · Undergraduate
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Macquarie University · Undergraduate
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
University of Notre Dame Australia · Undergraduate
Bachelor of Behavioural Science (exit award only)
University of Queensland · Undergraduate
Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)
Queensland University of Technology · Undergraduate
Why trust Where To Apply
- Official sources onlyEvery deadline, fee, and requirement traces to a university, government, or admissions-body page.
- Dated and re-checkedEach fact carries the date it was last verified, on a quarterly re-verification cadence.
- IndependentNo university pays for inclusion, a better write-up, or a higher rank. We are not an education agent.
- Named editor, public methodWritten and maintained by a named operator against a published methodology.