Bachelor of Psychology

Duration

3 years

Intakes

February, July and October

Fees

In 2026, the annual tuition fees for this course are:

• RM43,200 for Malaysian students
• RM49,920 for international students.

General fees

• Application (once only) - RM100
• Registration (once only) - RM200
• General amenities (per semester) - RM100
• International student pass application - Click here.

Credit transfer

Applications for credit can include credit transfer for previous study or recognition of prior learning.

This psychology course develops through two themes:

A. Psychology 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 will enable you to appreciate the major challenges in psychology today and in the future.

B. Psychology in practice and society

This is the component of the course where you will choose one of two streams:

• Mental health and wellbeing
• Applied psychology.

These streams will enable you to understand and apply a coherent body of knowledge to a range of contexts for the benefit of society in general. You'll also complete elective units.

More information

The Monash University Handbook has detailed information about the course structure and requirements.

Download the course map here.

Quality education

Monash University, regarded as one of the top universities in Malaysia for psychology, is ranked #45 in the world for psychology (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026).

Active learning

Be exposed to multiple mediums of learning including lectures, lectorials, tutorials and labs, and actively engage in debates and open discussions. Your development in multiple domains will be tracked using a rich mix of assessment modes such as online quizzes, exams, reports, presentations and lab journals.

Open electives

Take up electives from other courses and schools, or even cross campus for an international experience.

Teaching excellence

Study under the guidance of some of the finest educators and researchers who are transforming the way we think about the brain. You’ll also study alongside students from all areas of health, which will prepare you to work collaboratively across professions in your future career.

Gain transferable skills

Master a set of important transferable skills such as communication and presentation, critical thinking and logical reasoning, interpersonal, numeracy (statistics), problem-solving, research, teamwork and leadership skills.

A smarter way to learn

Learn with MyPsychlab, an online personalised learning system developed to enhance our blended learning model. You'll have personalised study plans, access to a rich set of resources, opportunities for testing and feedback, and interactive lectures.

Opportunity for further study

With a Bachelor of Psychology from Monash, you'll be able to apply for entry to fourth year psychology programs.

A psychology degree opens up an extraordinary range of career options.

Our graduates develop knowledge and skills that are transferable to a variety of workplaces. Some become professional psychologists and researchers, while some work in fields where their bachelor's degree can be useful like human resources or marketing.

You can have a career in a diverse range of fields, including:

• research
• clinical psychology
• human resources
• community services and counselling
• education
• health services.

Note: To be a registered psychologist, you’ll need to undergo further study and training after completing this psychology degree program.