Bachelor (Honours)
Explore the scientific discipline of psychology and its application in the workplace. In the Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology) (Honours), you will learn about psychological assessments and interventions, and write two theses that directly engage you in the research process.
You need to satisfy all of the following requirements to be considered for entry into this degree.
Successful completion of an APAC-approved three-year psychology sequence with an average of at least 75% for the entire APAC-approved sequence
OR
Any undergraduate degree and successful completion of an APAC-approved fourth year of study in psychology, with an average of at least 75% for the entire APAC-approved sequence
Refer to the Australian Psychological Society and the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) for further information on approved study.
There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification.
A selection task is not required for entry into this qualification.
If you have not received an outcome (offer or deny) by mid-December, it means that while most offers have been issued, you are still on the ranked list and will considered for further offers, if additional places become available.
Please note that entry to this program is competitive and meeting the minimum academic entry requirements does not guarantee an offer.
Applicants who meet the minimum academic entry requirements will be ranked based on the % they achieved over the approved APAC sequence specified for their program.
Offers will be issued to the top ranked applicants down until all places are full.
Note that at least 70% of offers are made to graduates of the following RMIT programs. Up to 30% of offers are made to external applicants. This means that entry for non-RMIT graduates is extremely competitive.
5 places are guaranteed to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants who meet the entry requirements and provide evidence of their Indigenous eligibility. If there are more than 5 eligible applicants, offers will be issued to the top ranked applicants down. If these 5 places cannot be filled, they will be awarded to other applicants as per the above methodology.
Your offer letter may list conditions that you will need to meet by a specified deadline. Please read the conditions listed on your offer letter carefully.
You will also be required to accept your offer by a specified deadline. If you do not accept your offer by this date, your offer will lapse, and the place will be offered to the next ranked applicant. Please ensure you check your emails for additional information carefully.
The highest level of education you have previously completed will determine which category applies to you.
Secondary education (Year 12) is not considered for entry into this program.
Vocational education and training (VET) is not considered for entry into this program.
Successful completion of an APAC-approved three-year psychology sequence with an average of at least 75% for the entire APAC-approved sequence
OR
Any undergraduate degree and successful completion of an APAC-approved fourth year of study in psychology, with an average of at least 75% for the entire APAC-approved sequence
Refer to the Australian Psychological Society and the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) for further information on approved study.
Work and life experience is not considered for entry into this program.
You need to satisfy all of the following requirements to be considered for entry into this degree.
You must have successfully completed an APAC-approved three-year sequence of study Psychology Bachelor degree with with an average of at least 75% for the entire APAC-approved sequence;
OR
You must have successfully completed an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) in any discipline and successful completion of an APAC-approved fourth year of study in psychology, with an average of at least 75% for the entire APAC-approved sequence.
If you did not undertake psychology studies in Australia, you are required to contact the Australian Psychological Society to obtain recognition of equivalency of qualifications for entry into the professional training programs.
Refer to the Australian Psychological Society and the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) for further information on approved study.
Successful completion of an APAC-approved three-year psychology sequence with an average of at least 75% for the entire APAC-approved sequence
OR
Any undergraduate degree and successful completion of an APAC-approved fourth year of study in psychology, with an average of at least 75% for the entire APAC-approved sequence
Refer to the Australian Psychological Society and the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) for further information on approved study.
There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification.
A selection task is not required for entry into this qualification.
If you have not received an outcome (offer or deny) by mid-December, it means that while most offers have been issued, you are still on the ranked list and will considered for further offers, if additional places become available.
Please note that entry to this program is competitive and meeting the minimum academic entry requirements does not guarantee an offer.
Applicants who meet the minimum academic entry requirements will be ranked based on the % they achieved over the approved APAC sequence specified for their program.
Offers will be issued to the top ranked applicants down until all places are full.
Note that at least 70% of offers are made to graduates of the following RMIT programs. Up to 30% of offers are made to external applicants. This means that entry for non-RMIT graduates is extremely competitive.
5 places are guaranteed to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants who meet the entry requirements and provide evidence of their Indigenous eligibility. If there are more than 5 eligible applicants, offers will be issued to the top ranked applicants down. If these 5 places cannot be filled, they will be awarded to other applicants as per the above methodology.
Your offer letter may list conditions that you will need to meet by a specified deadline. Please read the conditions listed on your offer letter carefully.
You will also be required to accept your offer by a specified deadline. If you do not accept your offer by this date, your offer will lapse, and the place will be offered to the next ranked applicant. Please ensure you check your emails for additional information carefully.
To study this course you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:
For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information.
Don't meet the English language test scores? Complete an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Advanced Plus Certificate at RMIT English Worldwide.
You may either apply to enrol in a master-level degree, PhD, or seek employment.
Human services organisations offer a lot of work opportunities. Provisional psychologists work in education, human services and in community medicine supervised by experienced registered psychologists.
Research psychologists may work in university, government or Industry-based research environments.