Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)

This program achieves a balance between general professional, specific practitioner, and research related skills.This qualification comprises of extensive, specialist study in both professional psychology and psychological research.

With a strong research emphasis, you will plan, implement and report on a Research Project under supervision, in addition to undertaking a number of core courses (Psychological practice, Psychological research, Integrating research and practice and Psychological assessment).

As this is an Honours program, it is aimed at students who wish to engage in research and professional practice in the field of psychology.

Sample structures are just one example of the many options available within your chosen course. Please contact Federation University for further information on available options.

Please note this is a sample structure only and is not to be used for enrolment purposes. To enrol, please refer to the information provided to you by Federation University for your individual program structure or view our enrolment information page.

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Year 1

Semester 1

RESEARCH PROJECT PSYCH4001, 30 credit points

PSYCHOLOGICAL PRACTICE PSYCP6011, 15 credit points

PSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH METHODS PSYCP6014, 15 credit points

Semester 2

RESEARCH PROJECT PSYCH4102, 30 credit points

INTEGRATING PSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH AND PRACTICE PSYCP4105, 15 credit points

PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT PSYCP6013, 15 credit points

Entry requirements (year 12)

Entry requirements (non year 12)

Completion within the last 10 years of an APAC-accredited three-year sequence in psychology and qualified for an APAC-accredited undergraduate degree. A minimum grade point average of 6.0 (Distinction) is required. GPA is calculated using ALL attempts (successful and unsuccessful) at second and third year psychology courses only. For FedUni students, all PSYCB 2000 and PSYCB 3000 courses will be included in the GPA calculation.

Please note: meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee entry as each year the number of applicants greatly exceeds the number of places.

Extra Requirements

To facilitate the calculation of a GPA, submit an official academic transcript and evidence that the degree has been completed.