Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

Course Details

In the first three years of the program students complete specialisations in psychology and social research methods and a minor in an arts specialisation such as Communication Studies, Sociology, Political Science, Asian Studies, History or Literary Studies. In the fourth (Honours) year, students complete advanced studies in quantitative and qualitative social research methods, professional practice units (psychological assessment and ethics) and a research thesis. In order to advance to the fourth (Honours) year, students must meet the stringent academic admission criteria that are required for Honours programs in Psychology. Students who have successfully completed the first three years of study but have not met the academic entry requirements for the Honours year will be eligible to apply to graduate with a Bachelor of Psychological Studies degree.

Qualification: Bachelor Degree (Honours)

Course structure: 30 units (384 credit points). In the first 3 years of study students must complete 24 units of study (288 credit points). In order to be eligible to advance to the fourth (Honours) year of the course, students must achieve the stringent academic admission criteria that are required for Honours programs in Psychology. Academic admission standards are based on the average grade across all core second and third year psychology units. Students who have successfully completed the first 3 years of study but have not met the academic admission requirements for the Honours year will be eligible to apply to graduate with a Bachelor of Psychological Studies (ABPA) degree. In the fourth (Honours) year of study students must complete an additional six units of study (96 credit points). 21 core units; 3 psychology electives; 6 electives.