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Bachelor Degree (Honours) in Psychology
This is the fourth year of psychology study, and it builds on a three-year psychology sequence.
- How long it takes
- 1 year
- full time
- Entry ATAR
- From 86.55
- Lowest offered at Australian Catholic University, 2026
- How you can study
- On campus
- Leads on to
- Psychologist
- $114,600 median pay, In demand
- Taught by
- 3 providers
- VIC
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor Degree (Honours) in Psychology asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in how people think and behave
- patience for reading and analysing research
- good communication skills
- a willingness to question your own assumptions
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Bachelor Degree (Honours) or Bachelor?
The Bachelor Degree (Honours) in Psychology is the higher level. It sits above the Bachelor of Psychology and the Diploma of Psychology.
Where this course can take you
The study that can follow this course.
Jobs you can do with it
Psychologist
Psychologists assess how someone is thinking and feeling, then use talk-based therapy to help them manage mental health problems and get through difficult periods of their lives.
A step towards this job. What else you need
Median pay$114,600
In demand
Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list.
Where you can study this course
There are 3 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Website for Monash University (opens in a new tab)
Monash University
Clayton, VIC
4.3from 1,955 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
What students like
- Staff are supportive and resolve issues quickly
What to weigh up
- Admin replies can be slow
- Feedback from teaching staff can be limited
- Website for Australian Catholic University (opens in a new tab)
Australian Catholic University
Melbourne, VIC
3.7from 436 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 86.55 lowest
- (90.6 median, 2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
The Cairnmillar Institute
Hawthorn East, VIC
3.9from 14 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor Degree (Honours) in Psychology.
- Research methods and statistics
- Psychological assessment
- Psychological intervention
- Professional practice and ethics
- Independent research project
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?
Questions people ask
Do I need experience or other qualifications first?
Entry requirements are set by each provider, so check the conditions with the provider you choose before you apply.
How is it different from Bachelor of Psychology (Bachelor degree)?
The Bachelor Degree (Honours) in Psychology is the higher level. It sits above the Bachelor of Psychology and the Diploma of Psychology.