Quick Facts
Duration
3 years
Mode
Full-time, On-campus
Intake
Feb, Jul, Oct
Tuition Fees
RM129,600
Course Highlights
- Accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)
- Ranked #45 in the world for Psychology (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026)
- Explore the complex biopsychosocial factors that influence human behaviour, gain exposure to evidence-based and culturally informed approaches, and develop your understanding of scientific methodology and its application in psychology
- Gain knowledge to make your own scientific discoveries, promote mental health and influence how those in the community think about mental health
Entry Requirements
- Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY)*: 67.5%
- GCE A Level** : 8
- ATAR: 75
- Gaokao, China: 65%
- Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education: 15
- Indian School Certificate Examination: 65%
- All India Senior School Certificate Examination: 70%
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Program(IB Diploma Program): 26
- STPM, Malaysia: 7.9
- UEC, Malaysia: ≤5
- Program Matrikulasi (Matriculation Program), Malaysia: 2.33
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma: 78.5%
- Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level): 8
- High School Diploma, Vietnam: 8.14
- UNSW Foundation Studies: 7
- Foundation in Arts, Sunway College: 2.5
- Foundation in Science and Technology, Sunway College: 2.5
Notes:
- *The undergraduate entry requirements published are for students who commence the MUFY program in 2024
- **The Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA) accepts a minimum D Grade in A Level to be equivalent to the STPM Pass grade
Prerequisites:
- A Credit average in Mathematics (Australian Year 11 equivalent) OR a Pass average in Mathematics (Australian Year 12 equivalent)
- A Credit average in one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, General Science or Applied Science (all Australian Year 11 equivalent) OR a Pass average in one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, General Science or Applied Science (all Australian Year 12 equivalent)
Courses with maths and science prerequisite subjects:
- If the course you are applying for requires maths and/or science as prerequisite subjects, you can meet the requirements in the following ways:
- Australian Year 12 or International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme:
- Must meet the maths and/or science prerequisite subject required for chosen course as specified above
- Other qualifications recognised by Monash:
- If completed maths and/or science subjects in the relevant discipline at the required grade level, it is assumed that applicants have knowledge equivalent to the Australian Year 12 (VCE equivalent) prerequisite subject required for chosen course. It is strongly recommended to check if applicants have covered the assumed knowledge required for course by completing the Assumed Knowledge Skills Analysis
- This can be completed once student has accepted Monash offer and has set up student account before strating their course
- Australian Year 12 or International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme:
Note: These guidelines do not apply to the Bachelor of Medical Science or Doctor of Medicine
Must meet the minimum English language requirements except for Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine which requires higher English requirement by demonstrating English language proficiency through one of the following:
- Studying English at Year 12 or equivalent
- Students must complete an English subject that is equivalent to units 3 and 4 of VCE English and also meet the required prerequisite score for the Monash University course they have applied for. The equivalent English subject must be taken within 3 years prior to the course commencement date (other time limitation periods may apply)
- Studying at an institution where English is the language of instruction
- English must be the language of instruction, communication and assessment for all aspect of study for the whole of the educational institution by satisfactorily completing a minimum of 24 Monash credit points (one semester of full-time study) * of an approved post-secondary qualification or above (AQF Level 5 or above) which must be taken within three years prior to the course commencement date or have fully completed one of the following qualifications:
- An Australian VET diploma level (or equivalent) which must be taken within three years prior to the Monash course commencement date; OR
- An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) which must be completed and taken within five years prior to the Monash course commencement date
- Documentary evidence in the form of an official letter is required from the institution at which the study was undertaken. This document must be written and signed by the institution’s Registrar (or other authorised person) of the education institution to the satisfaction of the Academic Board.
- English must be the language of instruction, communication and assessment for all aspect of study for the whole of the educational institution by satisfactorily completing a minimum of 24 Monash credit points (one semester of full-time study) * of an approved post-secondary qualification or above (AQF Level 5 or above) which must be taken within three years prior to the course commencement date or have fully completed one of the following qualifications:
- English Proficiency Tests: Minimum Score for all Undergraduate and Postgraduate Coursework Courses1
- IELTS (Academic)/IELTS One Skill Retake (Academic)/IELTS Online:
- Overall score: 6.5
- Listening score: 6.0
- Reading score: 6.0
- Writing score: 6.0
- Speaking score: 6.0
- TOEFL iBT/TOEFL iBT Paper Edition (American Test of English as a Foreign Language)- from 21 January 2026 :
- Total Score: 4
- Listening score: 3
- Reading score: 3.5
- Writing score: 4.5
- Speaking score: 3.5
- Note: Monash University does not accept TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition as satisfying the English entry requirement for any Monash course
- TOEFL iBT/TOEFL iBT Paper Edition (American Test of English as a Foreign Language)- from 21 January 2026 :
- Total Score: 79
- Listening score: 12
- Reading score: 13
- Writing score: 21
- Speaking score: 18
- Note: Monash University does not accept TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition as satisfying the English entry requirement for any Monash course
- TOEFL Essentials :
- Total Score: 8
- Listening score: 7
- Reading score: 7
- Writing score: 9
- Speaking score: 7
- PTE Academic:
- Overall score: 58
- Listening score: 50
- Reading score: 50
- Writing score: 50
- Speaking score: 50
- Note: Monash University does not accept Pearson Test of English (Academic) Online as satisfying the English entry requirement for any Monash course
- C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency:
- Overall score: 176
- Listening score:169
- Reading score: 169
- Writing score: 169
- Speaking score: 169
- Note: 1 Except for the Bachelor of Human Nutrition, Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine, Master of Biotechnology and Master of Clinical Psychology.
- IELTS (Academic)/IELTS One Skill Retake (Academic)/IELTS Online:
- Monash English Course: (20 Week) MONASH UNIVERSITY'S MINIMUM ENTRY SCORE1
- IELTS (Academic)/IELTS One Skill Retake (Academic)/IELTS Online: Overall score of 5.5 with no score lower than 5.0
- PTE Academic3: Overall score of 42 with no score lower than 36
- TOEFL iBT/TOEFL iBT Paper Edition4 (American Test of English as a Foreign Language)\- from 21 January 2026:
- Overall score of 3 with
- Listening score: 2
- Reading score: 2.5
- Writing score: 3
- Speaking score: 2.5
- TOEFL iBT/TOEFL iBT Paper Edition4 (American Test of English as a Foreign Language) - prior to 21 January 2026
- Overall score of 46 with
- Listening score: 4
- Reading score: 4
- Writing score: 14
- Speaking score: 14
- C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency3 (Cambridge English Qualification): Overall score of 162 with no score lower than 154
- Monash English Course: (20 Week) MINIMUM ENTRY SCORE FOR BACHELOR OF HUMAN NUTRITION AND MASTER OF BIOTECHNOLOGY1,2
- IELTS (Academic)/IELTS One Skill Retake (Academic)/IELTS Online: Overall score of 6.0 with no score lower than 6.0
- PTE Academic3: Overall score of 42 with no score lower than 36
- TOEFL iBT/TOEFL iBT Paper Edition4 (American Test of English as a Foreign Language)\- from 21 January 2026:
- Overall score of 3.5 with
- Listening score: 3
- Reading score: 3.5
- Writing score: 4.5
- Speaking score: 3.5
- TOEFL iBT/TOEFL iBT Paper Edition4 (American Test of English as a Foreign Language) - prior to 21 January 2026
- Overall score of 60 with
- Listening score: 12
- Reading score: 13
- Writing score: 21
- Speaking score: 18
- C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency3 (Cambridge English Qualification): Overall score of 169 with no score lower than 169
- Monash English Course: (10 Week) MONASH UNIVERSITY'S MINIMUM ENTRY SCORE1
- IELTS (Academic)/IELTS One Skill Retake (Academic)/IELTS Online: Overall score of 6.0 with no score lower than 5.5
- PTE Academic3: Overall score of 50 with no score lower than 42
- TOEFL iBT/TOEFL iBT Paper Edition4 (American Test of English as a Foreign Language)\- from 21 January 2026:
- Overall score of 3.5 with
- Listening score: 2.5
- Reading score: 3
- Writing score: 4
- Speaking score: 3
- TOEFL iBT/TOEFL iBT Paper Edition4 (American Test of English as a Foreign Language) - prior to 21 January 2026
- Overall score of 60 with
- Listening score: 7
- Reading score: 8
- Writing score: 18
- Speaking score: 16
- C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency3 (Cambridge English Qualification): Overall score of 169 with no score lower than 162
Notes:
- 1 The published scores are based on Monash University’s English requirements and subject to change.
- 2 Monash English with the Bachelor of Human Nutrition and Master of Biotechnology as a destination degree has a higher passing score requirement. The 10-week ME is not applicable for a pathway to the Bachelor of Human Nutrition and the Master of Biotechnology.
- 3 Monash University does not accept Pearson Test of English (Academic) Online, TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition, or Cambridge Linguaskill General as satisfying the English entry requirement for any Monash course.
- 4 TOEFL Essentials is currently not accepted for entry into Monash English
Course Structure
Semester 1 (24 Credit points)
Semester 1: A Mental health and wellbeing
- PSY1011 Foundations in psychology (6 Credit points)
- PSY1014 Introduction to contemporary mental health practice (6 Credit points)
- PSY1013 The science of thriving (6 Credit points)
- Elective (6 Credit points)
Semester 1: B Applied psychology2
- PSY1011 Foundations in psychology (6 Credit points)
- AMU1310 Introduction to gender studies, or NUT1024 Nutrition health and behaviour (6 Credit points)
- PSY1013 The science of thriving (6 Credit points)
- Elective (6 Credit points)
Semester 2 (24 Credit points)
Semester 2: A Mental health and wellbeing
- PSY1023 Introduction to psychological inquiry (6 Credit points)
- Indigenous health psychology: South East Asia and global insights (6 Credit points)
- Elective (6 Credit points)
- Elective (6 Credit points)
Semester 2: B Applied psychology2
- PSY1023 Introduction to psychological inquiry (6 Credit points)
- Indigenous health psychology: South East Asia and global insights (6 Credit points)
- AMU1309 Introduction to sexuality studies OR AMU1278 Communication technologies and practices OR AMU1010 Introduction to public relations OR NUT1030 Nutrition and mental health (summer semester only) (6 Credit points)
- Elective (6 Credit points)
Semester 1 (24 Credit points)
Semester 1: A Mental health and wellbeing
- PSY2061 Biological psychology (6 Credit points)
- PSY2071 Developmental psychology (6 Credit points)
- PSY2214 Mental health and wellbeing across the lifespan (6 Credit points)
- Elective (6 Credit points)
Semester 1: B Applied psychology2
- PSY2061 Biological psychology (6 Credit points)
- PSY2071 Developmental psychology (6 Credit points)
- NUT2029 Nutrition education and counselling OR AMU2814 Transforming community OR AMU2625 Borders, people and identity(6 Credit points)
- Elective (6 Credit points)
Semester 2 (24 Credit points)
Semester 2: A Mental health and wellbeing
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PSY2041 Psychological testing and assessment (6 Credit points)
-
PSY2042 Personality and social psychology (6 Credit points)
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PSY2014 Mental health in the digital age (6 Credit points)
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Elective1 OR PSY2112 Organisational psychology and workplace wellbeing (6 Credit points)
Semester 2: B Applied psychology2
-
PSY2041 Psychological testing and assessment (6 Credit points)
-
PSY2042 Personality and social psychology (6 Credit points)
-
PSY2112 Organisational psychology and workplace wellbeing (6 Credit points)
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Elective (6 Credit points)
Semester 1 (24 Credit Points)
Semester 1: A Mental health and wellbeing
- PSY3051 Perception and cognitive psychology (6 Credit points)
- PSY3052 Cultural safety,responsiveness and reflexivity in practice (6 Credit points)
- PSY3214 Mental health and wellbeing in diverse communities (6 Credit points)
- Elective1 OR PSY3250 Positive psychology (6 Credit points)
Semester 1: B Applied psychology2
- PSY3051 Perception and cognitive psychology (6 Credit points)
- PSY3052 Cultural safety,responsiveness and reflexivity in practice (6 Credit points)
- PSY3150 Contemporary social psychology (6 Credit points)
- Elective (Level 2 or 3) (6 Credit points)
Semester 2 (24 Credit points)
Semester 2: A Mental health and wellbeing
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PSY3032 Psychological disorders (6 Credit points)
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PSY3062 Research methods in psychology (6 Credit points)
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PSY3034 Psychological science in practice (6 Credit points)
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PSY3120 Introduction to counselling (6 Credit points)
Semester 2: B Applied psychology2
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PSY3032 Psychological disorders (6 Credit points)
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PSY3062 Research methods in psychology (6 Credit points)
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PSY3034 Psychological science in practice (6 Credit points)
- AMU2907 Sexual and reproductive health and rights in global contexts OR AMU2020 International human rights OR PSY3120 Introduction to counselling (6 Credit points)
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.
Estimated Fees
Application fees (non-refundable)
RM100
RM0
Tuition fees
RM129,600
Other miscellaneous fees
RM800
Discounts & scholarships
-RM300
Total payable amount
RM130,100
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Other savings
Up to RM24,000
Scholarships
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Amount
RM5,000 tuition fee waiver per semester
Study Level
Bachelor's Degree
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Outstanding Achiever Award (UEC)
Amount
RM7,500 tuition fee waiver per semester
Study Level
Bachelor's Degree
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Amount
Up to 100% tuition and associated fees waiver plus monthly stipend and a one-off laptop allowance
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Bachelor's Degree
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Bandar Sunway, Selangor
Amount
RM5,000 tuition fee waiver per semester
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Amount
10% waiver of the course fee
Study Level
Bachelor's Degree
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Monash High Achiever Award (for continuing students)
Amount
RM5,000 tuition fee waiver per semester
Study Level
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Amount
RM4,000 tuition fee waiver per semester
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Ng Kong Lin Family Intercampus Scholarship
Amount
Value of up to AUD$16,000
Study Level
Bachelor's Degree
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Monash Bursaries for Indonesian Students
Amount
RM5,000 tuition fee waiver for first year
Study Level
Bachelor's Degree