Name: Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
Price: 43850 AUD

Course Overview

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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.

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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: 45,354
Staff Ratio: 17.0:1
International: 36.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate: 73.0%; of graduates employed
Placement Year: Available; Work experience option

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition: A$43,850; per year, 2026-27 Official 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

Current Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Guaranteed ATAR: If you receive an ATAR of 80.00 or higher and complete all the requirements for this course, you will be guaranteed an offer. Educational history An applicant's ATAR results will be considered for entry into this course. Regional Adjustments Swinburne offers a regional adjustment for applicants from outer regional and remote communities. These applicants will automatically receive regional adjustment factors if they: - apply for a course for which assessment is based on ATAR - are currently studying Year 12, or Year 12 is their highest level of study Swinburne will automatically apply regional adjustment factors to an applicant's aggregate score based on location. Applicants are not required to apply for this consideration. Subject adjustment A study score of 25 in Health and Human Development, Legal Studies, any Mathematics, any Science or Sociology equals 2 aggregate points per study. A study score of 30 in Health and Human Development, Legal Studies, any Mathematics, any Science or Sociology equals 3 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 10 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 Swinburne University of Technology Equity schemes information and the Swinburne University of Technology website Recent Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Guaranteed ATAR: If you receive an ATAR of 80.00 or higher and complete all the requirements for this course, you will be guaranteed an offer. Educational history All applicants for whom Year 12 is their highest qualification will be considered on the basis of their ATAR, their prerequisites and other criteria as stated in this entry. Regional Adjustments Swinburne offers a regional adjustment for applicants from outer regional and remote communities. These applicants will automatically receive regional adjustment factors if they: - apply for a course for which assessment is based on ATAR - are currently studying Year 12, or Year 12 is their highest level of study Swinburne will automatically apply regional adjustment factors to an applicant's aggregate score based on location. Applicants are not required to apply for this consideration. Subject adjustment A study score of 25 in Health and Human Development, Legal Studies, any Mathematics, any Science or Sociology equals 2 aggregate points per study. A study score of 30 in Health and Human Development, Legal Studies, any Mathematics, any Science or Sociology equals 3 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 10 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 Swinburne University of Technology Equity schemes information and the Swinburne University of Technology website Applicants with work and life experience Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Educational history All applicants for whom Year 12 is their highest qualification will be considered on the basis of their ATAR, their prerequisites and other criteria as stated in this entry. An applicant's ATAR results from the last seven years will be considered for entry into this course. Regional Adjustments Swinburne offers a regional adjustment for applicants from outer regional and remote communities. These applicants will automatically receive regional adjustment factors if they: - apply for a course for which assessment is based on ATAR - are currently studying Year 12, or Year 12 is their highest level of study Swinburne will automatically apply regional adjustment factors to an applicant's aggregate score based on location. Applicants are not required to apply for this consideration. 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 Swinburne University of Technology Equity schemes information and the Swinburne University of Technology website | Current Year 12 graduates Progression Criteria To be eligible for progression into the fourth year (Honours year), students must attain a minimum average of 70% in third year core units. Due to limited places in the Honours year the required average may be increased
however students with an average of at least 75% will be guaranteed a place in fourth year. Students in this course who do not meet this standard for entry into 4th year may be eligible for the award of a Bachelor of Psychological Sciences. Recent Year 12 graduates Progression Criteria To be eligible for progression into the fourth year (Honours year), students must attain a minimum average of 70% in third year core units. Due to limited places in the Honours year the required average may be increased
however students with an average of at least 75% will be guaranteed a place in fourth year. Students in this course who do not meet this standard for entry into 4th year may be eligible for the award of a Bachelor of Psychological Sciences. Applicants with Higher Education study Progression Criteria To be eligible for progression into the fourth year (Honours year), students must attain a minimum average of 70% in third year core units. Due to limited places in the Honours year the required average may be increased
however students with an average of at least 75% will be guaranteed a place in fourth year. Students in this course who do not meet this standard for entry into 4th year may be eligible for the award of a Bachelor of Psychological Sciences. Applicants with VET study Progression Criteria To be eligible for progression into the fourth year (Honours year), students must attain a minimum average of 70% in third year core units. Due to limited places in the Honours year the required average may be increased
however students with an average of at least 75% will be guaranteed a place in fourth year. Students in this course who do not meet this standard for entry into 4th year may be eligible for the award of a Bachelor of Psychological Sciences. Applicants with work and life experience Progression Criteria To be eligible for progression into the fourth year (Honours year), students must attain a minimum average of 70% in third year core units. Due to limited places in the Honours year the required average may be increased
however students with an average of at least 75% will be guaranteed a place in fourth year. Students in this course who do not meet this standard for entry into 4th year may be eligible for the award of a Bachelor of Psychological Sciences. | Year 12 prerequisites Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English other than EAL or at least 30 in English as an Additional Language. Non-Year 12 prerequisites As for Year 12 or equivalent.

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: 45,354; Total students
Staff Ratio: 17:1; Students per staff
International Students: 36%; Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size: Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative): Four seasons
Safety Index (indicative): 7.8/10
Transport: Good (close to station or regional airport)
Social Scene: Friendly community | Global / diverse | Entrepreneurial / start-up culture

Student Life & City (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.

What Students Love

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

University Stats

Total Students45,354

Student-to-Staff Ratio17:1

International Students36%

Safety Index (indicative)7.8/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment: 73%; Employed after graduation
Placement Year: Available; Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)