Bachelor of Psychology

Yes, several RMIT psychology degrees are accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council and can lead to national and international registration as a psychologist.

Yes, you'll have access to up to 132 days of industry placement in real-world settings, gaining experience in settings such as hospitals, clinics or justice organisations — all before you've graduated.

Yes, in the Bachelor of Psychology you can try a mix of electives before you decide where to specialise. The recently updated program also gives you access to new minors and an innovative course structure that allows more flexibility in your study.

Graduates can work in areas such as organisational management, health, sport, cross-cultural studies, counselling, HR, working with people with disabilities, research, training, and market research. With further study, graduates may also pursue teaching or become a clinical psychologist, diagnosing and treating mental health problems in settings such as hospitals, government departments, universities, and community health centres.

Psychology at RMIT covers a broad field with many areas of specialisation including counselling, sport psychology, educational psychology, organisational psychology, and forensic psychology. There is also a Bachelor of Criminology and Psychology available, which prepares students to become frontline justice workers with an understanding of the psychology of crime.