Bachelor of Psychology

About the course

Study human behaviour and mental processes with a strong grounding in developmental, cognitive, biological and social psychology. You’ll build research and analytical skills through core psychology theory and methods, preparing for further accredited study and work in diverse settings. This is an undergraduate Bachelor degree in Psychology at RMIT University. The programme explores human behaviour, research methods, and applied psychology for community and organisational settings.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles supporting wellbeing and behaviour across community, health, government and private sectors. Typical pathways include counselling support, victim support and related mental health or social services roles, and preparation for postgraduate study toward registration as a psychologist. This is a Bachelor degree in Psychology at RMIT University. Preparing graduates for human resources support, community services, and psychology-related graduate pathways.

Entry requirements

ATAR 70.05 (Psychology package 90.00*).

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)