Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

About the course

Understand the human mind and how it drives behaviour.La Trobe's Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) will help you become a professional psychologist, build a career in a psychology related field or pursue research.In your first three years, you'll develop strong analytical, research and communication skills, studying foundational subjects that include clinical and health psychology, developmental and social psychology, psychological assessment, intervention and research. The programme explores human behaviour, research methods, and applied psychology for community and organisational settings.

Career outcome

As a graduate, you'll have flexible pathways toward careers as a: clinical psychologist, counsellor, public health worker, child protection officer, rehabilitation worker, youth worker, human resources officer, marketer, art therapist, drug and alcohol services worker, corrections worker, strategic communications officer and more. 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***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)