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Psychology is the science of the mind and human behaviour. You will examine mental states and processes and how they affect human behaviour.

RMIT specialises in clinical psychology, based on a cognitive-behavioural approach. All degrees are accredited by Australian Psychological Society.

RMIT’s psychology degree applies research to actual situations to resolve real human problems.

Your studies will include the biological bases of behaviour including brain behaviour relationships, sensation, perception and consciousness, theories of learning, memory and cognition emotion, motivation and stress.

Psychology studies include the principles of personality, psychopathology and social psychology as well as biological psychology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, research methods in psychology and social psychology.

You can also undertake elective studies in nutrition, information technology, applied psychology, health statistics, computer science and any electives available across the university.

As a psychology student you will gain strong theoretical and practical skills. The degree is the basis for further study if you want to become a practising psychologist or use your study in other careers.

Psychologists study the processes around how people think and feel. They work closely with patients to understand their mental state and how this is impacting on their behaviours.

Psychologists conduct research and provide treatments including counselling to help reduce distress, behavioural problems and psychological problems. They work with a broad range of clients in a variety of circumstances including children, adults, couples, families and organisations.

Discover Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology)

Are you considering a challenging and fulfilling career in psychology?

Learn more about the psychology degrees and qualifications available at RMIT, how they differ from each other, and what you can expect to learn.

The psychology component of this degree is 75% of first year and 87.5% of second and third years.

The remaining study areas include occupational health and safety, nutrition and applied psychology, disability studies, health statistics, computer science and geography.

Career

As a graduate of the psychology degree, you can work in areas such as organisational management, health, sport, cross-cultural studies, counselling, HR, working with people with disabilities, research, training, market research and with further study, teaching.

To register as a psychologist, you'll need to complete the Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology), the Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology) (Honours) and the Master of Psychology (2 years full-time), or equivalent degrees recognised by the Australian Psychological Society.

Psychology is a broad field with many areas of specialisation including counselling, sport psychology, educational psychology, organisational psychology, and forensic psychology.

Psychologists work in a wide range of environments including:

hospitals
universities
general medical practices
community health centres
private practice
educational institutions
counselling agencies
government departments