Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours
Bachelors Honours Degree (C/w)Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
-
Start Date
-
Duration
1 year full-time; 2 years part-time
This degree must be completed within 1 year of full-time study or 2 years of part-time study. -
Location
-
Placements
No
-
ATAR
N/A
-
Inherent Requirements
No
-
Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score 6.0
-
Entry Requirements
-
Course abbreviation
BPsycSc(Hons)
-
Course code
3507245
-
Credit points
96
-
Equivalent units
8
-
Indicative Fee
Overview
The one-year Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours adds to the skills and knowledge acquired during the Bachelor degree, and moves students closer to a career as a registered psychologist.
You will explore pre-professional skills in psychology, such as interview and counselling skills, culturally responsive and ethical practice in psychology, basic assessment strategies in psychology and psychometric theory, and how to appraise evidence-based psychology interventions across different settings.
With the guidance and support of our academics, you will conduct a research project in psychology and grow your understanding of research methodologies and data analysis.
Psychology honours completed after a three-year accredited sequence of study in psychology is the minimum qualification required to apply for the fifth year of accredited study. This is part of the 5+1 pathway for provisional registration as a psychologist in Australia. It is also required training to apply for Clinical Masters programs and can qualify graduates for entry into postgraduate research programs such as a PhD.
Please see further information about Honours, including the Honours Handbook, supervisors and scholarship information.
Course Learning Outcome |
---|
GA1: Intellectual rigour Critically analyse and integrate theoretical principles and practices in psychology using scientific approaches and independent scholarly inquiry to generate and defend creative solutions to complex problems. |
GA2: Creativity Evaluate and interpret complex information in psychology in a reflexive manner appropriate to a range of socially and culturally diverse people including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. |
GA3: Ethical practice Evaluate and apply values and ethics in psychology necessary for professional conduct across a range of contexts. |
GA4: Knowledge of a discipline Explain and demonstrate basic psychological assessment strategies and examine some of the more widely used standardised psychological test instruments and intervention strategies appropriate for applied psychology practice. |
GA5: Lifelong learning Design, investigate and report on a substantive research question relevant to the discipline of psychology with intellectual independence while implementing principles of respect, propriety and integrity. |
GA6: Communication and social skills Explore and apply professional communication and interview skills in situations appropriate to psychological practice and research. |
GA7: Cultural competence Evaluate and interpret complex information in psychology in a reflexive manner appropriate to a range of socially and culturally diverse people including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. |
The one-year Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours allows students to focus on a research project in psychology with the support of specialist academics.
Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
---|---|---|---|
Coffs Harbour | Term 1 | N/A | N/A |
Gold Coast | Term 1 | N/A | N/A |
Career Outcomes
Completion of the Bachelor of Psychological Science degree and the Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours meets the requirements for conditional registration as a psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. Both of these degrees are accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council.
Requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.
Course requirements
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.
To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) students must complete the equivalent of 8 units (96 credit points), comprising all core units.
Class of Honours
This degree may be awarded in the following classes:
1. First Class;
2. Second Class (Division 1);
3. Second Class (Division 2); or
4. Third Class.
Inherent Requirements
Inherent Requirements apply to this course as defined on the Student Equity and Inclusion website. Students who have a disability or health condition which may impact on their ability to meet these requirements are encouraged to visit the Student Equity and Inclusion website for further information and contact details.
Entry requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
Language requirements
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.
To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) students must complete the equivalent of 8 units (96 credit points), comprising all core units.
Class of Honours
This degree may be awarded in the following classes:
1. First Class;
2. Second Class (Division 1);
3. Second Class (Division 2); or
4. Third Class.
Inherent Requirements
Inherent Requirements apply to this course as defined on the Student Equity and Inclusion website. Students who have a disability or health condition which may impact on their ability to meet these requirements are encouraged to visit the Student Equity and Inclusion website for further information and contact details.
Course structure
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.
Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Notes | |||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Complete units in the following order to satisfy the Requirements of the Award |
|||||||||||||||||||
PSYC4001 | Psychology Seminars |
Term1
|
12 | ||||||||||||||||
| |||||||||||||||||||
PSYC4003 | Psychology Honours Thesis I |
Dual Term2
|
24 | Note 1 | |||||||||||||||
| |||||||||||||||||||
STAT4002 | Advanced Psychological Data Analysis |
Term2
|
12 | ||||||||||||||||
| |||||||||||||||||||
PSYC4002 | Advanced Topics in Professional Psychology |
Term3
|
12 | ||||||||||||||||
| |||||||||||||||||||
PSYC4004 | Psychology Honours Thesis II |
Dual Term3
|
24 | Note 1 | |||||||||||||||
| |||||||||||||||||||
PSYC4005 | Psychological Assessment and Intervention Across Settings: Practice, Research and Evaluation |
Term4
|
12 | ||||||||||||||||
|
Note 1:
Double-weighted unit
Unit Code | Unit Title | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
PSYC4001 | Psychology Seminars | ||
STAT4002 | Advanced Psychological Data Analysis | ||
PSYC4003 | Psychology Honours Thesis I | Note 1 | |
PSYC4002 | Advanced Topics in Professional Psychology | ||
PSYC4005 | Psychological Assessment and Intervention Across Settings: Practice, Research and Evaluation | ||
PSYC4004 | Psychology Honours Thesis II | Note 1 |