Monash University
Bachelor Degree (Honours) in Psychology
Parkville, Victoria, Australia
Level
Bachelor (Honours)
Duration
1.0F
Campus
Clayton (VIC)
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Home Tuition
A$18,025 (maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative))
Intake
TBD
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Course Overview
Bachelor Degree (Honours) in Psychology at Monash University in Parkville, Victoria, Australia is a bachelor (honours) programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
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.
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
93,159
Staff Ratio
14.0:1
International
45.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
76.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£42,660
First-year earnings
Placement Year
✓ Available
Work experience option
Costs & Living
City & Location
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Bachelor Degree (Honours) in Psychology
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Current Year 12 graduates Recent Year 12 graduates Applicants with Higher Education study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
- Entry requirement An Australian bachelor's degree (or qualification assessed as equivalent by APAC) accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), with a 60 credit point APAC-accredited major sequence in psychology, or qualification assessed as equivalent by APAC, with a distinction average (75%) or above in 48 credit points of studies in core psychology units at level two and three (48 credit points of study at Monash University is equivalent to 1 year of full-time studies).
- Admission to this course is competitive and applicants may need to meet a higher requirement to be offered a place.
- See Monash Find-A-Course for further details. | Current Year 12 graduates Inherent requirements To complete your degree, you will need to demonstrate that you have the abilities, knowledge, and skills to achieve specific core learning outcomes, these are called inherent requirements .
- Recent Year 12 graduates Inherent requirements To complete your degree, you will need to demonstrate that you have the abilities, knowledge, and skills to achieve specific core learning outcomes, these are called inherent requirements .
- Applicants with Higher Education study Inherent requirements To complete your degree, you will need to demonstrate that you have the abilities, knowledge, and skills to achieve specific core learning outcomes, these are called inherent requirements .
- Applicants with VET study Inherent requirements To complete your degree, you will need to demonstrate that you have the abilities, knowledge, and skills to achieve specific core learning outcomes, these are called inherent requirements .
- Applicants with work and life experience Inherent requirements To complete your degree, you will need to demonstrate that you have the abilities, knowledge, and skills to achieve specific core learning outcomes, these are called inherent requirements . | Non-Year 12 prerequisites Bachelor Degree: or equivalent (see Entry Requirements).
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
93,159
Total students
Staff Ratio
14:1
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 | Global / diverse | Academic / intellectual | Professional / career networks
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.
- 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
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
76%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£42,660
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
✓ Available
Industry work experience
Career Outcomes Overview (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.
- 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.
Top Industries for Graduates
- Healthcare
- Engineering
- Business
Study Abroad Opportunities
Y
- Y
Costs & Living Expenses
Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
HIGH
This location has a higher cost of living. Budget accordingly for accommodation, food, and general expenses.
Estimated Annual Costs
Monthly Student Budget (indicative)
Cost Overview (indicative)
Like most major Australian cities, Melbourne carries a moderate-to-high cost of living — expect around $2,248/month (housing $1,365, food $475, transport $140). Melbourne's affordability compared to Sydney makes Monash excellent value for a Go8 degree.
- Like most major Australian cities, Melbourne carries a moderate-to-high cost of living — expect around $2,248/month (housing $1,365, food $475, transport $140).
- Melbourne's affordability compared to Sydney makes Monash excellent value for a Go8 degree.