Dear Students, are you considering a pathway into Psychology?

Studying Psychology at La Trobe University Gain an understanding of the human mind and how it influences behaviour. You’ll develop analytical, research and communication skills while studying clinical and health psychology, developmental and social psychology, assessment, intervention and research.

La Trobe offers several degrees that allow students to study psychology. For example, the Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Arts | BA Melbourne | La Trobe University  offers a major in Psychological Sciences.

Students who are keen to enter a course with a greater focus on psychology, or to pursue a career as a psychologist might opt to enrol in one of two undergraduate degrees. Both the Bachelor of Psychological Science and Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) are accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).**

** Professional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia will require an APAC-accredited fourth year and additional or ongoing requirements beyond the completion of the degree as well as an application to the professional body.

1. Bachelor of Psychological Science Bachelor of Psychological Science | La Trobe University

This is a 3-year degree that prepares students for a career as a professional psychologist, or in a psychology-related field across industries from clinical psychology to human services and marketing. Graduates of this course planning to continue on in further psychology-related studies will need to apply for an Honours year, such as the 1-year Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours. A minimum WAM of 70 is required to be eligible for consideration.

2. Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) | La Trobe University

This is a 4-year degree that prepares students to become a professional psychologist, build a career in a psychology-related field or pursue research. Automatic progression to fourth year in this course requires a minimum weighted average mark (WAM) of 70%.

Thank you to all students in Years 9–12 for attending our Careers Expo held in the Library on 11 June. The event was a great success, and we have received fabulous feedback from the providers who generously gave their time to showcase their organisations and opportunities. They were highly impressed by the positive attitudes, thoughtful questions, and respectful behaviour demonstrated by our students throughout the day. The expo was both engaging and informative, providing valuable insights into future study pathways, training options, and career opportunities. We hope all students took advantage of this wonderful opportunity and gained useful advice and inspiration to help guide their future course and career decisions.

The Careers and Pathways Team