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09 Oct 2026
Have you completed RMIT’s Bachelor of Psychology or another APAC accredited three-year psychology sequence and want to take the next step? The Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) is an advanced one-year program designed to strengthen your research expertise, giving you a competitive advantage for future psychology career pathways and preparing you for higher study at the master’s or doctoral level.
You will deepen your understanding of professional and ethical practice, advanced research methods, psychological assessment and intervention, and contemporary issues in psychology. At the centre of the degree is an independently developed research project, completed across Thesis 1 and Thesis 2 with guidance from academic supervisors.
The program can prepare you to apply for professional postgraduate psychology programs, including clinical psychology, or pursue a research master’s degree or PhD. You will also develop transferable capabilities in research, evaluation, data interpretation, evidence-based decision-making and professional communication.
Studying at RMIT Vietnam gives you the opportunity to explore psychological questions within Vietnamese, regional and culturally diverse contexts while completing a program aligned with RMIT’s international psychology curriculum.
This program is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) as a pathway to further study for students who wish to pursue registration as a practising psychologist in Australia.
The structure displayed shows the advised program structure and progression.
* Students are supported to identify a suitable Honours project/topic area and supervisors as soon as the Honours classes commence.
Program guide for RMIT Saigon South.
You’ll learn advanced skills in psychology through lectorial classes, as well as by working on your thesis research project with the guidance of academic supervisors from RMIT Vietnam and RMIT Melbourne.
Lectorials are the primary learning format and are used to communicate knowledge and guide student learning. They are complemented by online learning materials where appropriate.
These methods and approaches have been selected so that you will be equipped to undertake postgraduate studies in psychology or have the skills required to adapt to and work competently in workplaces that value knowledge and training in psychology (e.g. research assistant, project officer/manager).
For much of this degree, assessment is a blend of continual and final assessment. These may include
The types of classes you have will depend on the course you’re studying. Classes are offered in various formats designed to provide meaningful engagement with staff, industry and peers - and provide opportunities for access to and use of spaces where learning can be applied actively, including an array of specialised equipment.
Most RMIT courses do not include passive large-scale classes such as lectures, instead the content traditionally provided in lectures is made available online. This may be in the form of readings, videos or other on-demand learning materials. This content also forms the foundation for interactive learning that takes place in on-campus classes.
As a graduate of this course, you will be equipped with a thorough understanding of the theory and practice of psychological principles, enabling you to develop and conduct a psychological study independently. You will have the capability to collect, evaluate, integrate and report on research, making evidence-based decisions and recommendations that acknowledge real-world contexts.
You will also have highly developed communication skills, allowing you to engage with diverse audiences - including individuals and groups from different genders, sexualities and cultural and value-based background - in ways that are clear, concise, sensitive, ethical and professional. You will develop the capacity to work independently and proactively, taking initiative and seeking support as necessary.
A lifelong learner, you will continually expand and improve your professional practice to support your clients and reach your career goals effectively.
RMIT provides world-class blended learning with both face-to-face and online experiences in a global network, a supportive community, and real-world skills.
You may either apply to enrol in a master's degree, a PhD, or seek employment.
Human services organisations offer many work opportunities. Provisional psychologists work in education, human services and in community health under the supervision of experienced registered psychologists.
Research psychologists may work in universities, government, non-government, or industry-based research environments.
Graduates can also find work in a wide range of areas, such as:
Graduates who wish to become registered psychologists, including general or clinical psychologists, will need to complete postgraduate study. This pathway follows Australian standards.
To register as a psychologist, you'll need to have completed all these RMIT degrees:
or equivalent degrees recognised by the Australian Psychological Society.
The Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) opens pathways to further study at master's and doctoral level, preparing graduates to pursue careers as registered psychologists, researchers or academic professionals.
Upon successful completion of this degree, you may be eligible to apply for the Master of Clinical Psychology, Master of Psychology or PhD in Psychology.
Payments can be made each semester, on a course-by-course basis.
Standard tuition fee |
|
VND |
USD (indicative) |
| 375,840,000 | 22,194 |
This Honours year scholarship is open to applicants with a passion for psychology who aspire to develop innovative, practical solutions and create meaningful impact.
Applicants must have successfully completed:
If you did not undertake psychology studies in Australia, you are required to contact the Australian Psychological Society and have your qualification assessed as equivalent to an APAC-accredited three-year sequence in psychology.
Refer to the Australian Psychological Society and the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) for further information on approved study.
* The APAC-approved sequence is:
Successfully complete RMIT Vietnam English Advanced, or complete one of the following English proficiency tests:
For other recognised English results, please review English equivalency requirements.
Please contact the RMIT Vietnam Student Recruitment team for more information.
There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification.
Don't meet the English language test scores? Successfully complete English for University for entry into this program.
Come from a partner institution? RMIT has pathway arrangements with many partner institutions around the world. If your institution has a pathway arrangement with RMIT, you may be able to receive credit and reduce the time it will take to complete your preferred RMIT program.
Find out if your institution has a pathway arrangement with RMIT.
If you have qualifications from an institution that is not an RMIT partner, credit into your RMIT program will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Please contact the RMIT Vietnam Student Recruitment team for more information.
