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Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Honours)

  • Bachelor (Honours)

Prepare for a stellar career in Psychology

The Honours course in Psychology extends what you learned in the undergraduate degree about how and why people think, feel, and act the...

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor (Honours)
Study Mode
Online, In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jun, Jul, Oct

About this course

Prepare for a stellar career in Psychology

The Honours course in Psychology extends what you learned in the undergraduate degree about how and why people think, feel, and act the way they do.

The course will develop your understanding of the complexities of human behaviour, and the professional, ethical, and social contexts of the science and practice of psychology. As part of this course you will also conduct an independent research project that will be written as a thesis and may lead to publication.

This course is fully accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council.

On graduation you will be eligible for provisional registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, which means you can then apply for entry into the Master of Clinical Psychology course.

Study a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) at UC and you will:
  • Gain advanced knowledge in psychological assessment and intervention, ethics, and research
  • Conduct an independent research project, leading to a thesis
  • Develop a sophisticated understanding of professional practice in psychology
  • Graduate from a fully accredited course and be eligible for provisional registration and entry into master's courses in clinical psychology and other areas of professional practice.
Career opportunities

A range of career opportunities exists for Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Honours) graduates, including:

  • Provisionally-registered psychologist (undertaking two-years professional supervision)
  • Human resources officer
  • Policy and research officer
  • Social policy researcher
  • Career development practitioner
  • Immigration and correctional officer
  • Counsellors
  • Health promotion officer.
Course specific information

Entry into the honours course requires completion of an APAC-accredited three-year undergraduate course in psychology, with a Distinction average in the psychology units.

UC Honours in Psychology Handbook 2024

Professional accreditation

The Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Honours) is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (https://apac.au/)

Entry requirements

This course has closing dates to submit applications that vary from standard UC application submission dates. For a semester 1 start, applications are due by the 31st October; for a semester 2 start, applications are due by 30th June.

Applicants must meet the following minimum entry requirements:
A) completion of a qualifying psychology degree which is accredited by the Australian Psychological Accreditation Council (APAC) or equivalent*. The qualifying degree can be either:
i) a three year undergraduate psychology course or
ii) a Graduate Diploma for candidates who previously completed an undergraduate degree in a different discipline
B) Credit average in the APAC-required second and third year psychology units or graduate diploma units.

Entry is competitive. Applications are ranked by performance (GPA) in the APAC-required second and third year psychology / graduate diploma units. Thus, a higher than minimum GPA is generally needed to be offered a place.

* Equivalency is as determined by the Australian Psychological Society (APS)

Assumed knowledge

None.

Periods course is open for new admissions
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Domestic International
2024 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 05 February 2024
2024 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 29 July 2024
2025 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 03 February 2025
2025 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 28 July 2025
2026 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 02 February 2026
2026 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 27 July 2026
Credit arrangements

There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.

Study locations

Canberra

Online

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Psychology courses at University of Canberra.
88%
Overall satisfaction
84%
Skill scale
64%
Teaching scale
91.2%
Employed full-time