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 is required to register as a psychologist in Australia.Victorian universities that offer dedicated APAC - Accredited undergraduate psychology degrees include:

UNIVERSITY	COURSE	ATAR 2023
ACU	Psychology (Honours)	90.90 (M)
ACU	Psychological Science	58.50 (M)
Deakin University	Psychology (Honours)	80.05 (M), 80.00 (G)
	Psychological Science	60.10 (M), 60.70 (G), n/p (W)
	Arts (Psychology)	60.05 (M), 60.15 (G)
	Human Resource Management (Psychology)	76.00 (M), 73.20 (GWF)
	Marketing (Psychology)	73.00 (M)
Federation University	Psychological Science	39.85 (Be), 46.55 (Ba)
La Trobe University	Psychology (Honours)	81.95 (M), 82.10 (B), n/p (A)
La Trobe University	Psychological Science	55.15 (M), 56.00 (B), 58.05 (A)
Monash University	Psychology	80.05 (C)
RMIT University	Psychology	65.10 (Ci)
	Social Science (Psychology)	65.55 (Ci)
	Criminology and Psychology	66.00 (Ci)
Swinburne University	Psychology (Honours)	82.25 (H)
Swinburne University	Psychological Sciences	55.65 (H)
Victoria University	Psychology (Honours)	81.00 (FP)
	Psychological Studies	n/p (FP)
	Criminal Justice and Psychological Studies	n/p (FP)

A – Albury Wodonga B – Bendigo Ba – Ballarat Be – Berwick C – Clayton Ci – City FP – Footscray Park G – Geelong Waurn Ponds GWF – Geelong Waterfront Gi – Gippsland H – Hawthorn M – Melbourne W – Warrnambool

For a comprehensive list of all courses offering psychology, including it being offered as a major in arts and science degrees, as well as the many double-degree options, visit VTAC.

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