Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

Psychology is the scientific study of human behaviour and experience, the physiological, sensory and cognitive processes that underlie it, and the profession that applies this knowledge to practical problems.

Psychologists help us to understand who we are and how we think, feel, act and change.

They aim to help people function better, and to prevent ill-health and other problems developing.

Psychologists' clients include children, adults, couples, families and organisations.The Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) is a four year undergraduate Honours degree accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).

The degree is a route to Postgraduate coursework or research degrees in Psychology.

It is also a partial qualification for registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia, a post degree supervision period also being required.

The Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) requires the successful completion of 192 credit points of subjects in accordance with the table below.

No more than 60 credit points in total may be taken at 100-level.

For students entering at the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) at 100-level, continuation in the course requires an average result of at least 75% at the end of 100-level, a cumulative average of at least 75% for 100 and 200-level subjects at the end of 200-level, and a cumulative average of at least 75% for 200 and 300-level subjects at the end of 300-level in the psychology subjects approved for the degree.

Students who do not maintain this level of academic achievement will be required to transfer to the Bachelor of Psychological Science.

Year 1

Select ONE of the following subjects:

Plus 18 credit points from the Faculty of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities or General Schedule.*

Year 2

Plus ONE 6 credit point subject selected from the Faculty of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities or General Schedule.*

Plus ONE 6 credit point subject selected from the Faculty of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities or General Schedule.*

Year 3

Select 30 credit points from the following, including at least ONE of PSYC327 , PSYC328 or PSYC329 .

* Students are encouraged to broaden their studies with non-psychology electives, or a minor from the General Schedule of Minors.

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. 9 Examine scientific methods and knowledge that complement an appreciation of psychology as a scientific discipline.