Psychology

Why study Psychology?

Why do we behave the way we do? Why do we think the way we think? Psychology students are given the technical knowledge and skills required to better understand the human mind and behaviour. By studying the science of mental processes and behaviours, psychologists investigate every aspect of the human condition, from biology to society; and have the privilege of helping others who are experiencing difficulties in life.

La Trobe students take thirteen specialised subjects covering the wide range of psychological knowledge with subjects focused on abnormal, clinical, and health psychology, social psychology, cognition, developmental psychology, and psychological interventions to name a few. Students can also choose from seven additional psychology electives including subjects on close relationships and clinical practice, neuroscience, autism, and cultural psychology. Courses are approved by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).

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Career opportunities

Graduates are prepared for work in research, psychiatric hospitals, special schools, government, not-for-profit organisations, human resources management, market research and guidance or counselling for educational, vocational or personal problems. Students who complete a Diploma of Education may go into teaching. Students aiming to practice as an accredited clinical psychologist are required to continue study and complete an Honours year, and a postgraduate degree or work-based internship. See Become a Psychologist for more information about psychology, the professional accreditation process and study requirements.

Courses

Local students

Psychology courses
Offer yearCourse titleCampus(es)DurationSemester starts
2012 Bachelor of Laws/ Bachelor of Psychological Science Melbourne
Bendigo
5 years full-time or part-time equivalent Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)

Bachelor of Laws/ Bachelor of Psychological Science continued…

Course description
This course offers an innovative, high-quality legal education with a strong global and social justice perspective and an emphasis on practical experience. It includes all the compulsory law subjects required by the Council of Legal Education for admission to practice in Victoria, and a wide range of law electives. It also includes compulsory specialised law subjects relevant to psychology, such as Psychology and Criminal Law, and Mental Disorder and Criminal Responsibility. The Bachelor of Psychological Science aims to provide knowledge and skills in psychology and biological and social aspects of behaviour, but does not qualify graduates to work as a psychologist. Further education and supervised experience is required for registration as a professional psychologist.
Prerequisite
VCE Units 3 & 4: study score of at least 30 in English (any).
Extra requirements
Non-Year 12 applicants must complete and submit a VTAC Pi form detailing prior educational experience and reasons for interest in the course.
Selection
ATAR 94.15 (2012) Non-Year 12 selection may involve: ENTER/ATAR, Pi form, GPA, STAT Multiple Choice.
Middle band
Consideration is given to study scores in prerequisite studies, Humanities (any) Biology, Psychology, and to Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) criteria..
Fee type
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
How to apply
Apply through VTAC for first-semester entry, or to the University for Mid-Year Entry (visit www.latrobe.edu.au/study/apply/midyear).
Professional recognition
All La Trobe University Law courses include the subjects required by the Victorian Council of Legal Education to qualify for admission to legal practice. Admission to practice as a barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria usually requires the completion of a traineeship (formerly referred to as articles of clerkship) or an approved practical legal training course (for example, the Leo Cussen Institute or the College of Law Victoria). Eligibility for membership of Australian Psychological Society and Victorian registration as a psychologist requires at least two more years' study beyond fourth year, such as a Master or Doctor of Psychology.
Full course details
Laws/Psychological Science Melbourne
Laws/Psychological Science Bendigo
2013 Bachelor of Laws/ Bachelor of Psychological Science Bendigo
Melbourne
5 years full-time or part-time equivalent Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)

Bachelor of Laws/ Bachelor of Psychological Science continued…

Course description
See the Bachelor of Laws (Undergraduate Entry) for details on the law component of this double degree, which includes compulsory specialised law subjects relevant to psychology, such as Psychology and Criminal Law, and Mental Disorder and Criminal Responsibility. The Bachelor of Psychological Science aims to provide students with broad knowledge and skills in psychology as well as biological and social aspects of behaviour. However, it does not qualify gradutes for registration/work as a psychologist - this requires specific postgraduate studies. Please note, students commencing Bendigo must transfer to the Melbourne campus after second year.
Prerequisite
VCE Units 3 & 4: study score of at least 30 in English (any).
Extra requirements
Non-Year 12 applicants must complete and submit a VTAC Pi form detailing prior educational experience and reasons for interest in the course.
Selection
ATAR 94.15 (2012) Non-Year 12 selection may involve: ENTER/ATAR, Pi form, GPA, STAT Multiple Choice.
Middle band
Consideration is given to study scores in prerequisite studies, Humanities (any) Biology, Psychology, and to Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) criteria..
Fee type
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
How to apply
Apply through VTAC for first-semester entry, or to the University for Mid-Year Entry (visit www.latrobe.edu.au/study/apply/midyear).
Professional recognition
All La Trobe University Law courses include the subjects required by the Victorian Council of Legal Education to qualify for admission to legal practice. Admission to practice as a barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria usually requires the completion of a traineeship (formerly referred to as articles of clerkship) or an approved practical legal training course (for example, the Leo Cussen Institute or the College of Law Victoria). Eligibility for membership of Australian Psychological Society and Victorian registration as a psychologist requires at least two more years' study beyond fourth year, such as a Master of Psychology or a Doctor of Psychology professional training program.
Full course details
Laws/Psychological Science Melbourne
2012 Bachelor of Psychological Science Albury-Wodonga
Bendigo
Melbourne
3 years full-time or up to 6 years part-time. Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)

Bachelor of Psychological Science continued…

Course description
Graduating with a Bachelor of Psychological Science from La Trobe opens up many opportunities to work in a wide range of fields. Students are often surprised by how many career choices they have besides practising as a clinical psychologist. This course provides the foundation for a fulfilling career in psychology and other related disciplines. Students gain a fundamental understanding of people and their behaviour. The La Trobe University Psychological Science degree has been comprehensively redesigned, offering more psychology-based subjects than most other universities. The course has enough flexibility so that students may elect to combine their study of psychology with up to eleven subjects drawn from other disciplines, including related biological or sociological subjects, or even more varied electives from foreign languages or business. Students have access to fully-equipped neuroscience laboratories and Australia's first Autism Research Centre, as well as expert staff involved in teaching students at every year level. Professor Simon Crowe, for example, is the current president of the Australian Psychological Society and also the first-year psychology coordinator at La Trobe. After completing the three year degree, graduates are able to apply their knowledge and skills to a wide range of careers in management, public service, marketing and human resources. Students aiming to practise as an accredited clinical psychologist are required to continue their studies and complete an Honours year and a postgraduate degree or work-based internship. These options are also available from the La Trobe University School of Psychological Science.
Prerequisite
VCE Units 3 & 4: English (any). NSW HSC: satisfy English requirements.
Extra requirements
Non-Year 12 applicants must complete and submit a VTAC Pi form if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work experience or reasons for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application. Albury-Wodonga: UAC applicants may need to complete the La Trobe Alternative Category form at: www.latrobe.edu.au/studadmin/aw/downloads/Altentry.pdf For more information, call (03) 9479 2220 or send an email to sci.tech@latrobe.edu.au
Selection
ATARs (2012) Melbourne: 70.10 Bendigo: 61.7 Albury-Wodonga: 61.60 Guaranteed Entry - Year 12 applicants only Applicants to the Melbourne campus with an ATAR of 80 or more will be made a first round offer, as will applicants to the Bendigo and Albury-Wodonga campuses with an ATAR of 65 or above. Those with lower ATARs will be considered through normal selection processes. Non-Year 12 selection may involve: ENTER/ATAR, Pi form, GPA, STAT Multiple Choice.
Middle band
Successful completion of the following facilitates an additional 1.5 aggregate points per study, to a maximum of 3 points: Biology, Health and Human Development, Information Technology (any), Mathematical Methods, Specialist Mathematics, Psychology or any Science study. Consideration is given to Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) criteria. In addition, a regional bonus may apply.
Fee type
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
How to apply
Melbourne and Bendigo: VTAC Albury-Wodonga: VTAC/UAC
Professional recognition
The degree is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). Graduates are eligible to apply for APAC-accredited fourth-year courses, such as the Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) at La Trobe, which enables associate membership of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). Eligibility for registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia and full membership of the APS require at least two years' appropriate study beyond fourth year, such as a Master's or Doctoral degree.
Full course details
Psychological Science Melbourne
Psychological Science Bendigo
Psychological Science Albury-Wodonga
2013 Bachelor of Psychological Science Albury-Wodonga
Bendigo
Melbourne
3 years full-time or up to 6 years part-time. Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)

Bachelor of Psychological Science continued…

Course description
This course provides the foundation for a fulfilling career in psychology and other related disciplines by equipping students with a fundamental understanding of people and their behaviour. The course has been comprehensively redesigned, offering more psychology-based subjects than most other Universities, but it also has enough flexibility so students may elect to combine their study of psychology with subjects drawn from other disciplines, including related biological or sociological subjects, or even more varied electives from foreign languages or business. Students have access to modern neuroscience laboratory facilities and Australias first Autism Research Centre, as well as expert staff involved in teaching students at every year level - Professor Simon Crowe, for example, is the current president of the Australian Psychological Society and also the first year psychology coordinator at La Trobe. Students also can access the Faculty's student support programs.
Prerequisite
VCE Units 3 & 4: English (any). NSW HSC: satisfy English requirements.
Extra requirements
Non-Year 12 applicants must complete and submit a VTAC Pi form if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work experience or reasons for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application. Albury-Wodonga: UAC applicants may need to complete the La Trobe Alternative Category form at: www.latrobe.edu.au/studadmin/aw/downloads/Altentry.pdf For more information, call (03) 9479 2220 or send an email to sci.tech@latrobe.edu.au
Selection
ATARs (2012) Melbourne: 70.10 Bendigo: 61.7 Albury-Wodonga: 61.60 Guaranteed Entry - Year 12 applicants only Applicants to the Melbourne campus with an ATAR of 80 or more will be made a first round offer, as will applicants to the Bendigo and Albury-Wodonga campuses with an ATAR of 65 or above. Those with lower ATARs will be considered through normal selection processes. Non-Year 12 selection may involve: ENTER/ATAR, Pi form, GPA, STAT Multiple Choice.
Middle band
Successful completion of the following facilitates an additional 1.5 aggregate points per study, to a maximum of 3 points: Biology, Health and Human Development, Information Technology (any), Mathematical Methods, Specialist Mathematics, Psychology or any Science study. Consideration is given to Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) criteria. In addition, a regional bonus may apply.
Fee type
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
How to apply
Melbourne and Bendigo: VTAC Albury-Wodonga: VTAC/UAC
Professional recognition
The degree is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). Graduates are eligible to apply for APAC-accredited fourth-year courses, such as the Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) at La Trobe, which enables associate membership of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). Eligibility for registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia and full membership of the APS require at least two years' appropriate study beyond fourth year, such as a Master's or Doctoral degree.
Full course details
Psychological Science Melbourne
Psychological Science Bendigo
Psychological Science Albury-Wodonga

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Fees and scholarships

Undergraduate courses are Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) for eligible Australian and New Zealand citizens. The domestic fee calculator can be used to calculate the cost of subjects this year.

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International students

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Psychology international courses
Offer yearCourse title (CRICOS)Campus(es)DurationSemester startsAnnual Tuition Fee (AUD)
2011 Bachelor of Laws/ Bachelor of Psychological Science (072941C) Melbourne
5 years Semester 1 and 2 (February and July) $23 350

Bachelor of Laws/ Bachelor of Psychological Science continued…

Year
2011
Course description
This course combines an accredited professional qualification in law with studies in behavioural neuroscience and psychology, and the biological and social aspects of behaviour. The Bachelor of Laws covers subjects required for admission to legal practice, as well as a broad range of electives - many with a practical skills component, such as Clinical Legal Education, Communication and Advocacy Skills, and Negotiation. It also includes core specialised subjects relevant to psychology, such as Mental Disorder and Responsibility, and Psychology and Law. See the Bachelor of Laws for more information. The Bachelor of Psychological Science also covers behavioural science, supplementing core psychology subjects with a range of supplementary subjects - e.g. with a focus on biological and social aspects of behaviour.
English Language Requirements
Successful completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at postgraduate (EFS5 (70%) PG1) level conducted by La Trobe Melbourne; for more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website. IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or TOEFL Paper-based Test: a minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or better in the Test of Written English; or TOEFL Computer-based Test: a minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or TOEFL Internet-based Test: a minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
La Trobe Melbourne Foundation Studies - 95 Aust. Yr 12 (ATAR) 2010 (indicative only) - 93.1 International Baccalaureate - 34 GCE A Levels - 14 Hong Kong A Levels - 10 Sri Lankan A Levels - AAB STPM - 11 MICSS (UEC) - Ex Yr 12 FSP Canada Secondary School (or CPU) - 75 Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - 4.5 Sweden Slutbetyg - VG All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - 85 Vietnam (Year 12) - 9 Thailand (Matayoma 6) - GPA 3.8 GAC Cert. IV - GPA 3.6 GAOKAO - see: http://www.latrobe.edu.au/international/apply/how-to/academic-entry-requirements If you do not meet these entry requirements you might be interested in La Trobe Melbourne's Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs, which provide an alternative pathway to La Trobe's undergraduate program. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.
Additional information
International students are advised to obtain the relevant visa to complete a supervised workplace traineeship in Australia; and also obtain assurance of recognition of the course by relevant professional bodies in their preferred country of practice.
Professional recognition
As the course includes subjects approved by the Victorian Council of Legal Education, graduates can qualify for admission to legal practice. Admission to practise as a barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria requires the completion of a supervised workplace traineeship (formerly known as articles of clerkship) or an approved practical legal training course such as that offered by the Leo Cussen Institute or the College of Law. Graduates can complete a suitable fourth year program (e.g. Honours) to qualify for associate membership of the Australian Psychological Society (APS), such as specialised Postgraduate Diploma courses. Eligibility for membership of the APS and for Victorian registration as a psychologist requires at least two more years of appropriate study beyond fourth year, such as a Master's or Doctorate in psychology.
Course details
Laws/Psychological Science Melbourne
2012 Bachelor of Laws/ Bachelor of Psychological Science (072941C) Melbourne
Bendigo
5 years Semester 1 and 2 (February and July) $23 930

Bachelor of Laws/ Bachelor of Psychological Science continued…

Year
2012
Course description
This course offers an innovative, high-quality legal education with a strong global and social justice perspective and an emphasis on practical experience. It includes all the compulsory law subjects required by the Council of Legal Education for admission to practice in Victoria, and a wide range of law electives. It also includes compulsory specialised law subjects relevant to psychology, such as Psychology and Criminal Law, and Mental Disorder and Criminal Responsibility. The Bachelor of Psychological Science aims to provide knowledge and skills in psychology and biological and social aspects of behaviour, but does not qualify graduates to work as a psychologist. Further education and supervised experience is required for registration as a professional psychologist.
English Language Requirements
Successful completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at postgraduate (EFS5 (70%) PG1) level conducted by La Trobe Melbourne; for more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website. IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or TOEFL Paper-based Test: a minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or better in the Test of Written English; or TOEFL Computer-based Test: a minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or TOEFL Internet-based Test: a minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
LTM Foundation Studies - 95 Aust. Yr 12 (ATAR) 2011 (indicative only) - 95.60 International Baccalaureate - 34 GCE A Levels - 14 Hong Kong A Levels - 10 HKDSE - 16, 8 (the student must meet the higher than standard English language requirement) Sri Lankan A Levels - AAB STPM - 10 MICSS (UEC) - Ex Yr 12 FSP Canada Secondary School (or CPU) - 80 Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - 4.5 Sweden Slutbetyg - VG All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - 85 Vietnam (Year 12) - 9 Thailand (Matayoma 6) - GPA 3.8 GAC Cert. IV - GPA 3.6 GAOKAO - see: the website If you do not meet these entry requirements you might be interested in La Trobe's Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs, which provide an alternative pathway to La Trobe's undergraduate program. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.
Additional information
International students are advised to obtain the relevant visa to complete a supervised workplace traineeship in Australia; and also obtain assurance of recognition of the course by relevant professional bodies in their preferred country of practice.
Professional recognition
As the course includes subjects approved by the Victorian Council of Legal Education, graduates can qualify for admission to legal practice. Admission to practise as a barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria requires the completion of a supervised workplace traineeship (formerly known as articles of clerkship) or an approved practical legal training course such as that offered by the Leo Cussen Institute or the College of Law. Graduates can complete a suitable fourth-year program (e.g. Honours) to qualify for associate membership of the Australian Psychological Society (APS), such as specialised Postgraduate Diploma courses. Eligibility for membership of the APS and for Victorian registration as a psychologist require at least two more years of appropriate study beyond fourth year, such as a Master's or Doctorate in psychology.
Course details
Laws/Psychological Science Melbourne
Laws/Psychological Science Bendigo
2011 Bachelor of Psychological Science (002915G) Albury-Wodonga
Bendigo
Melbourne
3 years Semester 1 and 2 (February and July) $22 040

Bachelor of Psychological Science continued…

Year
2011
Course description
This course combines a coherent program of core subjects in psychology with other subjects focused on the biological and social aspects of behaviour and behavioural science. It prepares students for professional training in psychology, and for careers in education, human resource management, mental health, human services and marketing, or for further studies through research. Please note that the course does not qualify graduates to work as professional psychologists. For professional registration, graduates need further training and supervised experience (see Professional Recognition below). These are all available through La Trobe's fully accredited programs. Students also can access the Faculty's student support programs.
English Language Requirements
Successful completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at undergraduate (EFS5 (60%) UG) level conducted by La Trobe Melbourne; for more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website. IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or TOEFL Paper-based Test: a minimum score of 550 with a score of 5 or better in the Test of Written English; or TOEFL Computer-based Test: a minimum score of 213 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or TOEFL Internet-based Test: a minimum score of 80 with no individual score less than 20; or Satisfactory completion of an English language subject at Year 12 or equivalent level. This must have been completed in the last two years and at an academic level acceptable to the University; or Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
La Trobe Melbourne Foundation Studies - 73 Aust. Yr 12 (ATAR) 2010 (indicative only) - 70.35 International Baccalaureate - 25 GCE A Levels - 8 Hong Kong A Levels - 7 Sri Lankan A Levels - BCC STPM - 9 MICSS (UEC) - 4A 2B Canada Secondary School (or CPU) - 73 Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - 3.7 Sweden Slutbetyg - G/VG All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - 70 Vietnam (Year 12) - 8.5 Thailand (Matayoma 6) - GPA 2.8 GAC Cert. IV - GPA 2.6 GAOKAO - see: http://www.latrobe.edu.au/international/apply/how-to/academic-entry-requirements If you do not meet these entry requirements you might be interested in La Trobe Melbourne's Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs, which provide an alternative pathway to La Trobe's undergraduate program. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.
Additional information
Semester 2 entry is subject to the availability of places.
Professional recognition
In Australia, professional standards in psychology are set by the various State Registration Boards that that register psychologists, and by the Australian Psychological Society (APS) of which membership provides professional recognition. Graduates must complete a suitable fourth-year program, such as Honours, to qualify for associate membership of the APS. The Bachelor of Psychological Science three-year sequence is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) for further education purposes, and graduates are eligible to apply for enrolment into Honours. Eligibility for membership of the APS and for registration in Victoria as a psychologist require at least two more years of appropriate study beyond fourth-year, such as the completion of a Master's or Doctorate in psychology.
Course details
Psychological Science Melbourne
Psychological Science Bendigo
Psychological Science Albury-Wodonga
2012 Bachelor of Psychological Science (002915G) Albury-Wodonga
Bendigo
Melbourne
3 years Semester 1 and 2 (February and July) $23 360

Bachelor of Psychological Science continued…

Year
2012
Course description
Graduating with a Bachelor of Psychological Science from La Trobe opens up many opportunities to work in a wide range of fields. Students are often surprised by how many career choices they have besides practising as a clinical psychologist. This course provides the foundation for a fulfilling career in psychology and other related disciplines. Students gain a fundamental understanding of people and their behaviour. The La Trobe University Psychological Science degree has been comprehensively redesigned, offering more psychology-based subjects than most other universities. The course has enough flexibility so that students may elect to combine their study of psychology with up to eleven subjects drawn from other disciplines, including related biological or sociological subjects, or even more varied electives from foreign languages or business. Students have access to fully-equipped neuroscience laboratories and Australia's first Autism Research Centre, as well as expert staff involved in teaching students at every year level. Professor Simon Crowe, for example, is the current president of the Australian Psychological Society and also the first-year psychology coordinator at La Trobe. After completing the three year degree, graduates are able to apply their knowledge and skills to a wide range of careers in management, public service, marketing and human resources. Students aiming to practise as an accredited clinical psychologist are required to continue their studies and complete an Honours year and a postgraduate degree or work-based internship. These options are also available from the La Trobe University School of Psychological Science.
English Language Requirements
Successful completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at undergraduate (EFS5 (60%) UG) level conducted by La Trobe Melbourne; for more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website. IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or TOEFL Paper-based Test: a minimum score of 550 with a score of 5 or better in the Test of Written English; or TOEFL Computer-based Test: a minimum score of 213 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or TOEFL Internet-based Test: a minimum score of 80 with no individual score less than 20; or Satisfactory completion of an English language subject at Year 12 or equivalent level. This must have been completed in the last two years and at an academic level acceptable to the University; or Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
LTM Foundation Studies - 73 Aust. Yr 12 (ATAR) 2011 (indicative only) - 70.65; 58.95 Bendigo; 60.35 Albury-Wodonga. International Baccalaureate - 25 GCE A Levels - 8 Hong Kong A Levels - 7 HKDSE - 8,5 Sri Lankan A Levels - BCC STPM - 9 MICSS (UEC) - 4A 2B Canada Secondary School (or CPU) - 73 Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - 3.7 Sweden Slutbetyg - G/VG All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - 70 Vietnam (Year 12) - 8.5 Thailand (Matayoma 6) - GPA 2.8 GAC Cert. IV - GPA 2.6 GAOKAO - see: the website If you do not meet these entry requirements you might be interested in La Trobe's Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs, which provide an alternative pathway to La Trobe's undergraduate program. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.
Additional information
Semester 2 (July) entry is subject to the availability of places.
Professional recognition
In Australia, professional standards in psychology are set by the Psychology Board of Australia that registers psychologists, and by the Australian Psychological Society (APS) of which membership provides professional recognition. Graduates must complete a suitable fourth-year program, such as Honours, to qualify for associate membership of the APS. The Bachelor of Psychological Science three-year sequence is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) for further education purposes, and graduates are eligible to apply for enrolment into Honours. Eligibility for membership of the APS and for registration as a psychologist require at least two more years of appropriate study beyond fourth-year, such as the completion of a Master's or Doctorate in psychology.
Course details
Psychological Science Melbourne
Psychological Science Bendigo
Psychological Science Albury-Wodonga

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