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About the course
This honours year builds advanced knowledge of human behaviour and psychological science while strengthening research and analytical capability. You will expand skills in psychological assessment and develop the ability to formulate evidence-based opinions in casework, supported by an independent research project. The course prepares you for further postgraduate study and pathways toward psychologist registration in Australia as an honours-level psychology qualification. The programme explores human behaviour, research methods, and applied psychology for community and organisational settings.
Career outcome
Graduates are prepared to seek provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia and to progress toward full registration via supervised practice or accredited postgraduate study. The honours training supports roles that value strong research and assessment skills in mental health and community settings, research teams, government and policy, and organisational contexts. Outcomes align with an honours-level pathway in psychology. Preparing graduates for human resources support, community services, and psychology-related graduate pathways.
Living Costs in Melbourne**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318 |
Average Salary***
