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Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours

  • Bachelor (Honours)

The Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours, BPsychSc(Hons) is an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited fourth year program in Psychology. Students must have first graduated with an APAC accredited undergraduate degree in Psychology.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor (Honours)
Duration
1 - 3 years full-time
Course Code
M4Y, 089944E
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb
International Fees
$37,950 per year / $37,950 total

About this course

The Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours, BPsychSc(Hons) is an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited fourth year program in Psychology. Students must have first graduated with an APAC accredited undergraduate degree in Psychology.

The BPsychSc(Hons) program provides training in research, advanced theoretical topics and an introduction to professional training. It is the pathway to postgraduate training and research for BPsychSc (or equivalent) graduates.

The BPsychSc(Hons) is normally undertaken by full-time study. Part-time enrolments require prospective approval from the School of Psychological Sciences.

Entry requirements

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Enquire online for advice on the application process and the available pathways to study at UTAS.


The entrance requirements for the Psychology Honours Program include a Bachelor's Degree (BA, BSc, BPsychSc, BBehavSc or equivalent) with a three-year sequence in Psychology accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council, and a good academic record. Applicants are expected to have a substantial background in psychology, including statistical methods. Applicants who have completed their undergraduate studies at the University of Tasmania will have completed the twelve APAC accredited psychology units (four each at 100, 200 and 300 level).

Applicants should note that meeting minimum entrance requirements does not guarantee entry to the Psychology Honours Program as each year the number of applicants greatly exceeds the number of places. Places are limited by the availability of research facilities and staff resources. A competitive entry process is followed based on academic merit. Candidates would normally be expected to obtain at least a Distinction average in the 200 and 300 level units in the Psychology major.

For further information regarding applying for the Psychology Honours Program please refer to the Psychology Honours FAQs 2023 (PDF 199KB)

Admission to Honours courses at the University of Tasmania require qualifications equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree. Applicants must achieve the required grade in their qualifying studies, meet any prerequisite subjects and the English language requirements to be eligible for an offer. Admission is conditional on research project and supervisor availability.

English Language Requirements
For students who do not meet the English Language Requirement through citizenship, evidence of an approved English language test completed within the last 2 years must be provided. See the English Language Requirements page for more information.

Course Specific Requirements
The entrance requirements for the Psychology Honours Program include a Bachelor's Degree (BA, BSc, BPsychSc, BBehavSc or equivalent) with a three-year sequence in Psychology accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council, and a good academic record. Applicants are expected to have a substantial background in psychology, including statistical methods. Applicants who have completed their undergraduate studies at the University of Tasmania will have completed the 12 APAC accredited psychology units (4 each at 100, 200 and 300 level).
Applicants from international institutions will need to demonstrate they have completed equivalent units by providing an Australian Psychological Society (APS) assessment of the qualification to confirm equivalence with a 3-year APAC-accredited program:

Assessment of Psychology Qualifications.

Applicants should note that meeting minimum entrance requirements does not guarantee entry to the Psychology Honours Program as each year the number of applicants greatly exceeds the number of places. Places are limited by the availability of research facilities and staff resources. A competitive entry process is followed based on academic merit. Candidates would normally be expected to obtain at least a Distinction average in the 200 and 300 level units in the Psychology major.

For further information regarding applying for the Psychology Honours Program please refer to the Psychology Honours FAQs 2023 (PDF 199KB).

Study locations

Launceston

Hobart

What you will learn

  • 1 Conduct and evaluate research in an ethical manner, which includes responsible personal and professional behaviour
  • 2 Collaborate with peers and integrate diverse viewpoints to complete complex projects.
  • 3 Assess the potential influences of personal, professional, and cultural interests in problems related to behaviour, mental processes and health.
  • 4 Apply the scientific method to construct explanations for behaviour that synthesise the influences of diverse personal, professional, and cultural perspectives, and embrace the complexity and ambiguity of competing alternatives.
  • 5 Construct and communicate coherent and integrated arguments for contemporary problems in psychological science that uses language, exemplars and level of complexity for different audiences.
  • Career pathways

    There are many career pathways available for students who have completed an Honours degree in psychology, including:

    • Research (e.g. PhD, research assistant)
    • Human Resource Management
    • Marketing and market research
    • Employment and training services
    • Teaching
    • Community health and welfare
    • Health services support (e.g. drug and alcohol, cancer, disability, rehabilitation)
    • Probation and parole services
    • Aged, family and child services
    • Policy and panning
    • Counselling

    If you aim to become a registered psychologist, there are two options open to you after completing an APAC accredited Honours degree in psychology:

    Option 1: 5 + 1 Internship Pathway e.g. Master of Professional Psychology

    Option 2: APAC-accredited postgraduate professional psychology degree e.g. Master of Psychology (Clinical)

    For further information about these options refer to the Australian Psychological Society.

    Postgraduate study

    In addition to the above, if you successfully complete this course, you may be also be eligible to apply for a range of other postgraduate courses including Graduate Certificates and Graduate Diplomas and Masters by coursework and research.

    Professional Accreditation

    The Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours is a professionally accredited degree. This course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).

    Note that completing the Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours does not entitle graduates to register or practice as a psychologist. To be eligible to register as a psychologist, graduates must complete an APAC accredited Honours year[(e.g., Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)), followed by an APAC accredited postgraduate degree.

    If you have any queries about the accreditation process, please contact us for further information.

    The Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours is a professionally accredited degree. This course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).

    Note that completing the Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours does not entitle graduates to register or practice as a psychologist. To be eligible to register as a psychologist, graduates must complete an APAC accredited Honours year[(e.g., Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)), followed by an APAC accredited postgraduate degree.

    If you have any queries about the accreditation process, please contact us for further information.

    Course structure

    An accredited fourth year in psychology must provide students with advanced education and training in core areas and must contain a substantial individual research project. An opportunity for coverage of applied topics and applied skills as a basis for subsequent training in advanced professional skills may also be offered.

    The course comprises four coursework units (50%), plus a research thesis (50%).

    Full time students should enrol in all coursework and research units. Students approved to study part-time should enrol in the four coursework units in Year 1 and the two Research Project units in Year 2.

    Credit for prior study or work

    Applications for credit can be made in your course application. Find out more information about how to apply for a credit transfer/advanced standing at Recognition of Prior Learning.