Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

City Flinders, Victoria, Australia

Level: Bachelor
Duration: 4.0F/P
Campus: Footscray Park (VIC)
Intl. Tuition: See fee page →
Home Tuition: A$18,025 (maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative))

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Course Overview

The university hasn't published a course summary we can show here. See the course page on the university's website for full details.

Career snapshot (indicative)

Psychology graduates pursue professional training as clinical, educational, forensic or occupational psychologists (requiring a further postgraduate qualification), or enter careers in HR, UX research, market research, mental health support and social care.

Summary based on information from the university.

Course source link unavailable.

Student life (indicative)

Melbourne is Australia's cultural capital — an obsessive café culture, world-class street art, live music every night, top-tier restaurants and galleries, and a cosmopolitan energy that consistently ranks it among the world's most liveable cities.

The University at a Glance

Student Population: 34,599
Staff Ratio: 19.0:1
International: 45.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate: 66.0%; of graduates employed
Placement Year: Available; Work experience option

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition: See fee page →
Home Tuition: A$18,025; per year, maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative) Official fee page

City & Location

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

We don't have the module list for this course yet. The university's course page has the current modules.

Entry Requirements

Admission notes

Year 12 prerequisites Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English as an Additional Language or at least 20 in English other than EAL. | Current Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.
Minimum ATAR including selection adjustments: The minimum selection rank for this course, is equivalent to an ATAR of 81.35If applicable, this includes adjustment factors related to subject adjustments and Equity schemes (through VTAC).
High Performance Sport Adjustment Applicants who participate in high level sport (players, coaches and officials) can apply to receive an adjustment of 5 ATAR points (recent secondary applicants only) or additional consideration towards their selection rank (all other applicants).
Please complete the High Performance Sport Adjustment application and submit it directly to VU together with documentary evidence by the closing date indicated on the application.
Further information can be found at Elite Student Athletes .
Subject adjustment A study score of 20 in Health and Human Development, any Humanities, any Mathematics, Psychology or any Science equals 5 aggregate points per study.
A study score of 25 in English other than EAL equals 5 aggregate points per study.
A study score of 30 in English as an Additional Language equals 5 aggregate points per study.
Overall maximum of 20 points.
SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
For further information go to Victoria University Equity schemes information and the Victoria University website Recent Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.
Minimum ATAR including selection adjustments: The minimum selection rank for this course, is equivalent to an ATAR of 81.35If applicable, this includes adjustment factors related to subject adjustments and Equity schemes (through VTAC).
High Performance Sport Adjustment Applicants who participate in high level sport (players, coaches and officials) can apply to receive an adjustment of 5 ATAR points (recent secondary applicants only) or additional consideration towards their selection rank (all other applicants).
Please complete the High Performance Sport Adjustment application and submit it directly to VU together with documentary evidence by the closing date indicated on the application.
Further information can be found at Elite Student Athletes .
Subject adjustment A study score of 20 in Health and Human Development, any Humanities, any Mathematics, Psychology or any Science equals 5 aggregate points per study.
A study score of 25 in English other than EAL equals 5 aggregate points per study.
A study score of 30 in English as an Additional Language equals 5 aggregate points per study.
Overall maximum of 20 points.
SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
For further information go to Victoria University Equity schemes information and the Victoria University website Applicants with Higher Education study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
High Performance Sport Adjustment Applicants who participate in high level sport (players, coaches and officials) can apply to receive an adjustment of 5 ATAR points (recent secondary applicants only) or additional consideration towards their selection rank (all other applicants).
Please complete the High Performance Sport Adjustment application and submit it directly to VU together with documentary evidence by the closing date indicated on the application.
Further information can be found at Elite Student Athletes .
Higher Education studies Completion of at least one semester of an Australian Higher Education award (or equivalent).
SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
For further information go to Victoria University Equity schemes information and the Victoria University website Applicants with VET study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
High Performance Sport Adjustment Applicants who participate in high level sport (players, coaches and officials) can apply to receive an adjustment of 5 ATAR points (recent secondary applicants only) or additional consideration towards their selection rank (all other applicants).
Please complete the High Performance Sport Adjustment application and submit it directly to VU together with documentary evidence by the closing date indicated on the application.
Further information can be found at Elite Student Athletes .
VET studies Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent).
SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
For further information go to Victoria University Equity schemes information and the Victoria University website Applicants with work and life experience Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
High Performance Sport Adjustment Applicants who participate in high level sport (players, coaches and officials) can apply to receive an adjustment of 5 ATAR points (recent secondary applicants only) or additional consideration towards their selection rank (all other applicants).
Please complete the High Performance Sport Adjustment application and submit it directly to VU together with documentary evidence by the closing date indicated on the application.
Further information can be found at Elite Student Athletes .
Senior Secondary studies Applicants that completed an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate more than two years ago, plus units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English (or equivalent).
VTAC Personal Statement Applicants who wish other criteria to be considered such as work/life experience or motivation to study should complete the VTAC Personal Statement.
Supporting documentation should include a current resume and any other relevant evidence e.g. letter from employer, professional development activities etc.
SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
For further information go to Victoria University Equity schemes information and the Victoria University website

Source: CourseSeeker (Australian Government), retrieved September 2026. Always confirm the current requirements with the university.

Assessment Methods

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Campus & City Life

Student Population: 34,599; Total students
Staff Ratio: 19:1; Students per staff
International Students: 45%; Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size: Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative): Four seasons
Safety Index (indicative): 7.5/10
Transport: Good (close to station or regional airport)
Social Scene: Friendly community

Student Life & City (indicative)

What Students Love

Rich arts & cultural scene
Great café culture
Diverse international food scene
Active music scene

University Stats

Total Students34,599

Student-to-Staff Ratio19:1

International Students45%

Safety Index (indicative)7.5/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment: 66%; Employed after graduation
Placement Year: Available; Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)