Psychology
Degrees in Victoria
Psychology is a popular field of study in Australia and is taught at universities in every state and territory. With diverse workplace settings and areas of expertise, psychology can be a highly rewarding and satisfying career choice. Psychologists who complete postgraduate studies in specific areas of psychology may be eligible to receive area of practice endorsement from the Psychology Board of Australia.
Find out more at Australian Psychological Society (APS) - Careers in Psychology Students are reminded that, for the most part, the only VCE prerequisite subject for university entry is an English. Students should verify this at VTAC. Please note that after completion of an APAC accredited undergraduate degree, a further minimum of three years education and training in psychology are required to register as a psychologist in Australia. Victorian universities that offer dedicated APAC - Accredited undergraduate psychology degrees include –
| UNIVERSITY | COURSE | ATAR 2021 |
| ACU | Psychology (Honours) | 87.35 (M) |
| Psychological Science | 58.70 (M) | |
| Deakin University | Psychology (Honours) | 80.00 (M), 80.25 (G) |
| Psychological Science | 60.30 (M), 62.30 (G), 61.35 (W) | |
| Arts (Psychology) | 60.05 (M), 60.55 (G) | |
| Human Resource Management (Psychology) | 79.70 (M), n/a (G) | |
| Marketing (Psychology) | 74.00 (M) | |
| Federation University | Psychological Science | 51.30 (Be), 58.85 (Gi), 51.85 (Ba) |
| La Trobe University | Psychology (Honours) | 86.85 (M), 80.85 (B), 80.70 (AW) |
| Psychological Science | 55.30 (M), 59.05 (B), 55.15 (A) | |
| Monash University | Psychological (Honours) | 87.60 (C) |
RMIT University *other prereq’s | Applied Science (Psychology) * | 61.65 (Ci), 69.15 (Bu) |
| Social Science (Psychology) | 70.00 (Ci) | |
| Criminology & Psychology | 73.00 (Ci) | |
| Swinburne University | Psychology (Honours) | 87.05 (H) |
| Psychological Sciences | 55.40 (H) | |
| Victoria University | Psychology (Honours) | 81.15 (FP) |
| Psychological Studies | n/a (FP) | |
| Criminal Justice & Psych. Studies | n/a (FP) | |
A – Albury Wodonga B – Bendigo Ba – Ballarat Be – Berwick C – Clayton Ci – City FP – Footscray Park G – Geelong Gi – Gippsland
H – Hawthorn M – Melbourne W – Warranmbool
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