Psychological Science (Honours)

University of Queensland

About

Have you ever remembered an event differently to someone else who was there?

Do you ever wonder if listening to angry music just makes people...

angrier?

These kinds of questions are explored in the Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours), which examines the complexity, intricacy and wonder of the human mind.

This program is designed for students looking to undertake comprehensive studies in psychology, including the study of developmental, social, cognitive, biological, physiological and abnormal psychology.

Students are taught how to understand the ways people behave, think and feel, and provided with important skills so to enable them to progress to further study, or enter the workforce with confidence.

Semester 2 commencement is available to eligible international students with advanced standing of 8 units (4 courses) or more.

Structure

Complete foundation studies in psychological theory, research and practice. Courses examine areas such as child development, neuroscience, learning and cognition, social and organisational psychology, psychological assessment, psychological research methods and evaluation of research. Push the boundaries of knowledge and develop high-level skills in communication, research design, critical and analytical thinking, and project management when you complete an honours-level research project in your final year.

Courses

See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours).

Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.

Honours

Honours will be awarded to all graduates of this program.

Study options

Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:

  • Master of Clinical Psychology
  • Master of Organisational Psychology
  • Doctor of Psychology
  • Master of Business Psychology
  • Master of Psychology
  • Doctor of Philosophy

Entry requirements

To complete the Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)

To fulfil the requirements of the Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours), a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.

For more information on program requirements, please contact the Faculty.

Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.

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