Course

Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne · Melbourne · Hawthorn Campus John Street Hawthorn Swinburne University · Science, Medicine & Health

Bachelor (Honours) On Campus

Key facts

Campus
Hawthorn Campus John Street Hawthorn Swinburne University · Hawthorn
City
Melbourne, Victoria
Qualification
Bachelor (Honours)
Duration
4 years
Delivery
On Campus
Next start
1 Mar 2027 · Semester 1
Annual tuition · 2027
AUD 45,600 (indicative)

Start dates

  • Semester 1, 2027 Starts 1 March 2027 Hawthorn Campus John Street Hawthorn Swinburne University
  • Semester 2, 2027 Starts 2 August 2027 Hawthorn Campus John Street Hawthorn Swinburne University

English language requirements

  • IELTS Academic — 6.5 overall (no band below 6)

    IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0

Academic entry requirements

  • Qualifications Successful completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent overseas qualification. This will be assessed at the time of your application. To check your eligibility for this course, visit our entry requirements for international students page. Entry requirements for international students Course prerequisites • Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least at least 25 in any English (except EAL) or 30 in English as an Alternate Language (EAL) or equivalent. Other requirements Students admitted to the course with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be eligible for academic credit and will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Assessment for progression to the fourth year To be eligible for progression into the fourth year (honours year), students must achieve a minimum of a distinction average (70%) in core psychology units at the third year level. Due to limited places in the honours year the required average may be increased, however students with an average of at least 75% are guaranteed a place in fourth year. Students in this course who do not meet this standard for entry into fourth year will be eligible for the award of a Bachelor of Psychological Sciences subject to the completion of the requirements of that award. Graduate entry into fourth year Applicants from Australian universities who have completed an APAC (Australian Psychology Accreditation Council) accredited three-year sequence are eligible for entry into the Bachelor of Psychological Sciences (Honours). Students must achieve a minimum of a Distinction average (70%) in core psychology units at the third-year level and have at least credits in all second and third level core/major units (one unit exception allowed). Entry is competitive and based on academic results. Applicants who have completed a psychology major at an overseas university must provide evidence that their degree meets the requirements of an APAC accredited Australian undergraduate degree in psychology. Admission requirements Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee an offer of a place. Check admission requirements for general information about the admission process. Visit course handbook

About this course

Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) is a bachelor (honours) course at Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne in Melbourne, Victoria. It is listed as 4 years of study. Published intakes include Semester 1, 2027, Semester 2, 2027. Annual tuition is listed at AUD 45,600 for 2027 (indicative). The published English requirement is IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6).

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Administrative details

Course code
BH-PSY
CRICOS
088386E

You will need these when you apply. CRICOS is the code under which this course is registered for international students.

Source: Educircle verified course catalogue. University course page Last updated October 2026. Tuition is set by the university and can change.