Course summary

The Honours degree in psychology is a separate fourth year of study which may be undertaken following successful completion of an undergraduate degree. Upon completion of a three-year Bachelor of Psychological Science degree, eligible students may undertake a fourth year of study by enrolling in the Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours. Completion of this fourth year of study is the minimal educational qualification for conditional registration as a psychologist in NSW.

Interested applicants need to contact the School directly to discuss their eligibility and to find a suitable honours supervisor for their proposed honours topic prior to lodging their application. Apply directly to the University.

Graduate AttributeCourse Learning Outcome
Intellectual rigour

Investigate, critically analyse, synthesise, and interpret complex knowledge about human behaviour and mental processes

Use reasoning and evidence to recognise, develop, defend, and criticise arguments and persuasive appeals

Creativity

Develop innovative and creative responses to challenges in research and professional practices of psychology, and to problems in everyday life and in society

Ethical practice

Demonstrate respect, integrity, responsibility, and adaptability in professional and research practice

Knowledge of a discipline

Demonstrate an understanding of principles and methods of inquiry applicable to the science and practice of psychology

Lifelong learning

Demonstrate autonomy, reflection, and a high level of information literacy skills for lifelong learning in research and professional practice

Communication and social skills

Communicate concisely and appropriately in an oral and written form in an academic and professional context

Cultural competence

Apply scholarly and professional practices that are informed by cultural awareness and cultural competence, global perspectives, inclusivity, and respect for the rights of all persons

Completion of the Bachelor of Psychological Science degree plus completion of the Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours, meets the requirements for conditional registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. Both of these degrees are accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council.

Course overview

Course code

3507245

Course abbreviation

BPsycSc(Hons)

Credit points

96

Equivalent units

8

Domestic duration

1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

International duration

1 year full-time

Availability details

Domestic

Location Session UAC code QTAC code
Coffs Harbour 1 N/A N/A

Domestic fees

Commonwealth supported

International

Location Session Annual Fees CRICOS
Coffs Harbour 1 $23,520 ($2,940 per unit) 071465A

Course requirements

See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.

Rules concerning Bachelors Degrees with Honours (where Honours is taken as a separate year) can be found under Rule 5 in the University’s Rules Relating to Awards.

The Honours course comprises the equivalent of 8 units of study.

Course progressions

Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment

Notes

Note 1: Double-weighted unit