BP154 - Bachelor of Psychology
Plan: BP154P23 - Bachelor of Psychology
Campus: City Campus
Overview
Program detailsPurpose of the ProgramArticulation and pathwaysEntrance requirementsExternal accreditation and industry linksStudent expenses and charges in addition to feesLibrary, IT and specialist resourcesProgram details
Award title: Bachelor of Psychology
Award abbreviation: BPsych
Total credit points: 288
Career: UGRD
Duration: 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
Location: City Campus
Owning school: Health and Biomedical Sciences (173H)
Owning school URL: www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/health-and-biomedical-sciences
ASCED code: 090701
CRICOS code: 110984F
Top of pagePurpose of the Program
The Bachelor of Psychology is designed to provide you with a wide range of knowledge and skills in human behaviour. Core courses are designed to introduce you to the broad areas of human behaviour, then to focus in-depth in fundamental areas (developmental, cognitive, biological and social psychology and research methods). You will finally learn to apply the basic theory of human behaviour to areas such as assessment, psychopathology, psychotherapy and community/society.
The teaching approach in this program is designed to foster your development as an independent learner so you will be able to extend your capabilities once you graduate. The teaching method includes lectorial, seminar, tutorial, practical and laboratory sessions, and provision of online materials.
Specialist professional options allow you to explore the work of psychology in forensics, across cultures, gender, organisations and health. The program provides you with knowledge and skills to continue your studies in professional areas (e.g., Honours followed by postgraduate coursework; research degrees in psychology; or other education/health related areas) or to graduate and gain employment in a range of diverse settings.
In your final year of study, BESC1466 Research Project or BESC1492 Psychology Field Placement, provide you with a capstone experience, which will give you the opportunity to integrate, critically reflect on and consolidate what you have learnt in your program. These capstone courses are the culmination of your program and require that you integrate and apply knowledge and skills from previous years of your program.
While most courses in the program are delivered on campus, others courses are delivered via a combination of predominantly online activities supported by some campus-based activities.
Top of pageArticulation and pathways
Articulation
Graduates of the RMIT AD019P24 Associate Degree in Health Sciences will be guaranteed entry into the BP154P23 Psychology and receive credit to a value of up to 48 credit points.
NB: While the total value of the credit offered is equivalent to 0.5 standard years of full-time study, the amount of time required to complete the remaining study may exceed 2.5 years.
Graduates of the RMIT DP021 Diploma of Health Sciences will be guaranteed entry into the BP154P23 Psychology and receive credit to a value of up to 36 credit points.
NB: While the total value of the credit offered is equivalent to 0.375 standard years of full-time study, the amount of time required to complete the remaining study may remain or exceed 3.0 years.
(Note: A standard year of full-time undergraduate study at RMIT University is 96 credit points).
Pathways
Pathways refer to related programs for which you may be eligible once you have graduated from your current program. Successful completion of this program at a Distinction plus level makes you eligible to apply for entry into an APAC accredited fourth year program (e.g. BH000 Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology) (Honours) within RMIT University or similar programs at other Universities). Students who do not meet the entry requirements of an APAC accredited fourth year program may be eligible to undertake further studies in related programs at RMIT University subject to each program’s entry requirements. More specifically, you may be eligible to undertake further studies in postgraduate coursework and research programs.
Top of pageEntrance requirements
Program entry requirements
Successful completion of an Australian Year 12 senior secondary certificate of education or equivalent. For information on international qualifications and corresponding entry requirements that are equivalent to Australian academic entry requirements, see the Country equivalents web page.
Prerequisites
A study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in any other English.
English language requirements
A minimum IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 6.5, with no band below 6.0; or equivalent. For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English equivalents web page.
ALL SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS
Police check: Students must complete a National Police Records Check before undertaking some of the practical components of this course.
Working with Children Check: Students must hold a valid Working with Children Check before undertaking some of the practical components of this course.
Failure to hold satisfactory checks may result in students being limited in the opportunities available in the course.
Top of pageExternal accreditation and industry links
The Bachelor of Psychology is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). The program provides a pathway to further study that lead to registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency's (AHPRA) Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) as a Psychologist.
This program has an Industry Advisory Committee (IAC). Membership is diverse and drawn from external industry and professional institutions. These committees help inform program development and ensure that program content and student learning outcomes remain closely aligned with the needs of future employers. In addition, academic staff maintain connections with industry to develop and deliver work integrated learning experiences as well as offer advice on professional careers.
Top of pageStudent expenses and charges in addition to fees
Once you are enrolled as a student in this program you will need to allow for expenses other than university tuition fees. Additional expenses may relate to the purchase of lecture notes, textbooks, stationery, consumables such as printer paper, fees levied by commercial internet service providers for internet access outside of the university campus, and other relevant costs.
Top of pageLibrary, IT and specialist resources
Library resources and services
RMIT Library provides extensive resources, services and study space. All RMIT students have access to scholarly resources including course related material, books, e-books, journals and databases. Computers and group study rooms are available at each Library. One-on-one study support is available for assistance with assignment preparation, academic writing, referencing, maths and study skills. To contact Library staff for help, phone, email or chat via the Ask the Library service.
For recommended texts and databases relevant to your discipline, refer to https://rmit.libguides.com.
Find more information on Library resources and services at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library.
IT and Wireless
If you have a laptop or other wireless-enabled device you can connect to RMIT’s fast Wi-Fi. While on campus, no matter how you work or where you work, you’re able to connect, collaborate and create using this secure network.
In addition, with myDesktop, you can access your RMIT desktop and applications from home or wherever you have an internet connection.
Online learning tools and content
As a student in this program you may access online learning tools and content for your program and associated courses from the student portal https://www.rmit.edu.au/students.
Learning services available to you as a student at RMIT
RMIT provides a wide range of resources and opportunities to assist your learning and wellbeing so you can achieve your study and career goals
Services are available face to face and online assisting with:
- transition to tertiary study and learning
- study skills, academic skills including literacy, mathematics and basic sciences if relevant
- enabling assistance if you have a disability, long term medical condition or other form of disadvantage which may impact on your learning
- career development and employment
- living and wellbeing (including advice on health, housing and financial matters)
- opportunities for scholarships, leadership and study abroad
- opportunities for participating in arts, sport, recreation, fitness activities as well as student activism and university governance
We also offer a friendly and supportive environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. You can find more information at: www.rmit.edu.au/students.
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