A Bachelor of Psychology from RMIT in Melbourne will provide you with a wide range of knowledge and skills in human behaviour.
In addition to the principles of personality, psychopathology and psychotherapy, you will explore social, developmental, biological and cognitive psychology, as well as research methods in psychology.
What do psychologists do?
Psychologists study the processes of how people think and feel. They work closely with patients to understand their mental state and how this is impacting on their behaviours.
Psychologists also conduct research and provide treatments including counselling to help reduce distress, behavioural problems and psychological problems. They work with a broad range of clients in a variety of circumstances including children, adults, couples, families and organisations.
Psychology is a broad field with many areas of specialisation including organisational psychology, sport psychology, health psychology, educational psychology, counselling psychology, forensic psychology and community psychology.
Graduates of RMIT's Bachelor of Psychology can work in a wide range of environments, including:
hospitals
universities
general medical practices
community health centres
private practice
educational institutions
counselling agencies
government departments.
To study this course you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:
IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)
TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing)
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50)
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component.