Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)

Honours in Psychology is a fourth year of study accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).

Honours in Psychology is a route to the Postgraduate coursework or research degrees in Psychology and also a qualification for eligibility for provisional registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia.

To qualify for award of the degree of Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) a student must complete 48 credit points in accordance with the table below.

The Honours grade will be calculated in accordance with Method 1. For further information refer to the Coursework Rules.

Candidates intending to complete Honours as part-time students will generally do PSYC418, PSYC415, PSYC416 and PSYC417 in the first year, and PSYC410 in the second year.

For information regarding timetables, tutorials, and classes please the visit the Timetables and Classes page.

Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:

CLO Description 1 Demonstrate advanced theoretical and technical knowledge of core topics in the discipline of psychology and their applications, including knowledge of the theoretical and empirical bases underpinning the construction, implementation, and interpretation of widely used cognitive and personality assessments, and evidence-based psychological interventions. 2 Demonstrate an advanced knowledge of research methods, knowledge of how the science and practice of psychology is influenced by social, historical, professional and cultural contexts, and knowledge of ethical behaviour in research and professional contexts. 3 Demonstrate an advanced ability to apply research methods to address psychological questions related to behaviour and mental processes. 4 Analyse critically, evaluate and transform information from research literature and other sources to complete a range of activities. 5 Produce advanced written work that demonstrates analysis and synthesis of information, and novel problem solving to complex problems, and orally present information in various formats. 6 Exhibit a capacity for independent learning to sustain personal and professional development in the changing world of the science and practice of psychology. 7 Demonstrate autonomy, well-developed judgment, adaptability and responsibility in applying critical thinking skills and knowledge of scientific method to evaluate and investigate claims regarding psychological phenomena. 8 Use information in an ethical manner and apply knowledge of ethical and legislative requirements to determine appropriate ethical conduct in a range of contexts.