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Overview

The double undergraduate degree adds depth to your studies, provides opportunities to explore more varied interests, and demonstrates to employers a broader range of skills.

The Bachelor of Psychology component of your double degree is designed for those who wish to study psychology and understand the complexities of human behaviour and the biological, psychological and social factors that contribute to individual group and community processes. You will learn about how psychological, social and personality factors influence thinking and behaviour as well as how interventions can be applied to help people lead more satisfying and meaningful lives.Your studies will enable you to pursue a career in a diverse range of fields including research, mental health and welfare, human resources, community services and counselling, education and health services. You could also undertake further steps to qualify to practice as a professional psychologist or pursue a career in counselling, welfare, social work, human resources, marketing or research.

The Bachelor of Arts component of your double degree will immerse you in high-impact learning and teaching that supports you to explore complex environments, navigate cultural and social diversity, and seek innovative solutions to the challenges of the age. You will be introduced to core principles within several arts disciplines contributing breadth to your knowledge of the arts, humanities and social sciences; and will have an opportunity to explore a focused program of study that will develop your practical and theoretical skills and knowledge in one Faculty of Arts listed major area of study while concurrently providing you with opportunities to undertake mobility programs, professional development units, and/or topics of interest.

Course structure

Made up of

Psychology component108 credit points

You must complete 108 credit points from the Bachelor of Psychology, including all of the requirements in Part A and 48 credit points from Part B.
Note: the unit PSY3034 is not available to double degree students.

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Arts component84 credit points

You must complete 84 credit points from the Bachelor of Arts, including all of the requirements in Part A and 36 credit points from Part B: comprising 24 credit points of Professional Futures units and 12 credit points of Arts elective units. Note: Due to the double degree structure, the Psychology major is not available in this course.

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The handbook's description of this structure

Double degree courses include the features of the component degree courses, except that electives may be reduced.

Bachelor of Psychology

The Bachelor of Psychology is structured in three parts: A. Psychology APAC accredited sequence, B. Psychology in practice and society, and C. Elective study. In this double degree you complete:

Part A. APAC level 1-accredited sequence

These studies will address core areas of psychology, including the theoretical and empirical basis of our current understanding of human psychology, brain function and evidence-based approaches to psychological intervention. Building a strong foundation in your understanding of psychology and neuroscience will enable you to appreciate the major challenges in psychology today and in the future. These studies will develop your understanding of scientific methodology and its application in psychology. You will learn to critically evaluate contemporary and historical claims relating to human behaviour and mental processes and apply your understanding to the generation of new research questions.

(This Psychology sequence is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)).

Part B. Discipline streams

These studies will enable you to understand and apply a coherent body of knowledge to a range of contexts such as; personal, social, organisational, technological, global and use knowledge and its practice in an ethical manner, for the benefit of society in general.

Bachelor of Arts

The Bachelor of Arts is a comprehensive course, structured in three equal parts. In this double degree you complete:

Part A. Major studies (excludes Psychology)

This will provide you with a focused program of study that will develop your practical and theoretical skills and knowledge in one Faculty of Arts listed major area of study. You will learn to critically analyse, apply and communicate an advanced level of understanding of the concepts and theoretical frameworks that constitute the knowledge base of the area of study.

Part B. Specified studies

This will expose you to several arts disciplines contributing breadth to your knowledge of the arts, humanities and social sciences. You will have the flexibility of learning about several areas of study before finalising your choice of major. You will also build skills and abilities that employers value and seek by completing units from the Professional Futures domains.

Course progression map

The course progression map provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

You must complete 192 credit points, of which 108 credit points are from the Bachelor of Psychology (including all of the requirements in Part A and 48 credit points from Part B. Note that the unit PSY3034 is not available to double degree students) and 84 credit points from the Bachelor of Arts (including all of the requirements in Part A and 36 credit points from Part B: comprising 24 credit points of Professional Futures units and 12 credit points of Arts elective units). Note: Due to the double degree structure, the Psychology major is not available in this course.

Areas of study

Majors (28)

Extended majors (2)

Elective studies (32)

Entry requirements

Guaranteed ATAR and selection rank

70; International: UERT Year 12/Foundation Band 4 (85-87.49); UERT Post Secondary Band: Band 3+ (Distinction)

Other applicants

Applicants must have completed the VCE subject prerequisites or equivalent university units.

Applicants who have not completed Year 12 or above:

To be considered, applicants must also complete at least two single units at an Australian higher education institution to satisfy the minimum entry requirements with the minimum average mark required is 65%. These are minimum requirements, admissions to this course is competitive and applicants may need to meet a higher requirement to be offered a place

Applicants who have completed Year 12 or above:

This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. To be considered on your tertiary results alone you must complete at least six months of full time study (24 credit points) of a recognised university degree with a minimum average mark required is 65%. These are minimum requirements, admissions to this course is competitive and applicants may need to meet a higher requirement to be offered a place.

TAFE/VET:

Graded AQF Diplomas will be considered for entry into this course. Admission will be based on academic merit and applicants should have at least a minimum 65% average. Ungraded (competent/not competent) diplomas will not be considered. Qualifications below diploma level will not meet the entry requirements (e.g. Cert IV).

English language

Monash Level A, that is: IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no band lower than 6.0); or Pearson Test of English (Academic): score of 58 overall with no band lower than 50; or TOEFL Internet-based test: score of 79 overall with minimum scores: Writing: 21, Listening: 12, Reading: 13 and Speaking: 18; or Equivalent approved English test

Pathways

Refer to the Course description for each partner course.

More information

Progression to further studies

Refer to the Course description for each partner course.

Professional accreditation

This course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).

Notes for students

You can enrich your degree by honing your academic and professional skills through a range of flagship rich educational experiences (FREE), including the Monash Innovation Guarantee, Global Immersion Guarantee and/or Research, Experimentation and Discovery. These FREE units may be credited in place of your free electives if approved by the faculty. There are both 6 and 12 credit point unit options available.

For information on eligibility please see FREE.

If you are enrolled in a double degree it may be possible to utilise credit from one or both of your degrees to do a 6 and/or 12 credit point flagship rich educational experience. For information on eligible double degree combinations please see FREE.

Other information

The double undergraduate degree adds depth to your studies, provides opportunities to explore more varied interests, and demonstrates to employers a broader range of skills.

The Bachelor of Psychology component of your double degree is designed for those who wish to study psychology and understand the complexities of human behaviour and the biological, psychological and social factors that contribute to individual group and community processes. You will learn about how psychological, social and personality factors influence thinking and behaviour as well as how interventions can be applied to help people lead more satisfying and meaningful lives.Your studies will enable you to pursue a career in a diverse range of fields including research, mental health and welfare, human resources, community services and counselling, education and health services. You could also undertake further steps to qualify to practice as a professional psychologist or pursue a career in counselling, welfare, social work, human resources, marketing or research.

The Bachelor of Arts component of your double degree will immerse you in high-impact learning and teaching that supports you to explore complex environments, navigate cultural and social diversity, and seek innovative solutions to the challenges of the age. You will be introduced to core principles within several arts disciplines contributing breadth to your knowledge of the arts, humanities and social sciences; and will have an opportunity to explore a focused program of study that will develop your practical and theoretical skills and knowledge in one Faculty of Arts listed major area of study while concurrently providing you with opportunities to undertake mobility programs, professional development units, and/or topics of interest.

Common questions

How long is Bachelor of Psychology and Bachelor of Arts?

4 years full time, 192 credit points. At 24 credit points a semester, that is 8 semesters of full-time study.

What majors can I take in Bachelor of Psychology and Bachelor of Arts?

30 majors in 2026, including Anthropology; Archaeology and ancient history; Behavioural Studies; Chinese studies; Communications and media studies; Criminology; Economics; and European languages.

What ATAR do I need for Bachelor of Psychology and Bachelor of Arts?

The guaranteed ATAR listed for 2026 entry is 70.

Where can I study Bachelor of Psychology and Bachelor of Arts?

At Clayton.

How do I plan my Bachelor of Psychology and Bachelor of Arts units?

Open the course in the MonMap planner. It lays out your semesters, checks prerequisites as you drag units in, and tracks the credit points each requirement still needs.

Course details

Qualification: Bachelor Degree
AQF level: Level 7
Credit points: 192
Full time: 4 Years
Part time: 8 Years
Maximum time: 10 years

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
CRICOS code: 115388H
Abbreviation: BPsych/BA
Award titles: Bachelor of ArtsBachelor of Psychology
Handbook years: 202520262027