This degree must be completed within 1 year of full-time study or 2 years of part-time study.
Please note, some locations may not have all intake periods available. See the full availability details for further information.
The one-year Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours adds to the skills and knowledge acquired during the Bachelor degree, and moves students closer to a career as a registered psychologist.
You will explore pre-professional skills in psychology, such as interview and counselling skills, culturally responsive and ethical practice in psychology, basic assessment strategies in psychology and psychometric theory, and how to appraise evidence-based psychology interventions across different settings.
With the guidance and support of our academics, you will conduct a research project in psychology and grow your understanding of research methodologies and data analysis.
Psychology honours completed after a three-year accredited sequence of study in psychology is the minimum qualification required to apply for the fifth year of accredited study. This is part of the 5+1 pathway for provisional registration as a psychologist in Australia. It is also required training to apply for Clinical Masters programs and can qualify graduates for entry into postgraduate research programs such as a PhD.
Please see further information about Honours, including the Honours Handbook, supervisors and scholarship information.
The one-year Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours adds to the skills and knowledge acquired during the Bachelor degree, and moves students closer to a career as a registered psychologist.
You will explore pre-professional skills in psychology, such as interview and counselling skills, culturally responsive and ethical practice in psychology, basic assessment strategies in psychology and psychometric theory, and how to appraise evidence-based psychology interventions across different settings.
With the guidance and support of our academics, you will conduct a research project in psychology and grow your understanding of research methodologies and data analysis.
Psychology honours completed after a three-year accredited sequence of study in psychology is the minimum qualification required to apply for the fifth year of accredited study. This is part of the 5+1 pathway for provisional registration as a psychologist in Australia. It is also required training to apply for Clinical Masters programs and can qualify graduates for entry into postgraduate research programs such as a PhD.
Please see further information about Honours, including the Honours Handbook, supervisors and scholarship information.
Current Southern Cross students – to access your official course details for the year you started your degree, please visit the handbook.
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
Applicants for admission to candidature shall normally have satisfied the requirements prescribed in the Rule 5 of the University’s Rules Relating to Awards; and
These qualifications must have been completed within the last 10 years unless approved by the Course Coordinator.
Offers will be made according to academic merit and supervisory resources.
Applicants with international qualifications need to have their qualifications assessed by the Australian Psychological Society (APS).
In order to register with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency [AHPRA], standards for English language must be met. See https://www.ahpra.gov.au/Registration/Registration-Standards/English-language-skills.aspx for further information.
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Overall | 6.0 |
| Listening | minimum 5.5 |
| Reading | minimum 5.5 |
| Speaking | minimum 5.5 |
| Writing | minimum 5.5 |
The one-year Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours allows students to focus on a research project in psychology with the support of specialist academics.
Domestic students
| Location | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| Coffs Harbour | Term 1 |
| Gold Coast | Term 1 |
International students
| Location | Teaching period | Annual Fees | CRICOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffs Harbour | Term 1 | $29,360 ($3,670 per unit) | 071465A |
| Gold Coast | Term 1 | $29,360 ($3,670 per unit) | 071465A |
Tuition fees are in Australian dollars, and are subject to change, including annual increases over the duration of a course. Annual tuition fee is based on completing 8 units per year. In addition students are required to pay OSHC for the duration of their visa in advance. Non-tuition fee covers textbooks, stationery and excursions. | |||
Applications for this course are made directly to Southern Cross University via our online application service.
Rules concerning Bachelors Degrees with Honours (where Honours is taken as a separate year) can be found under Rule 5 in the University’s Rules Relating to Awards.
To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) students must complete the equivalent of 8 units (96 credit points), comprising all core units.
Class of Honours
This degree may be awarded in the following classes:
1. First Class;
2. Second Class (Division 1);
3. Second Class (Division 2); or
4. Third Class.
Inherent Requirements
Inherent Requirements apply to this course as defined on the Student Equity and Inclusion website. Students who have a disability or health condition which may impact on their ability to meet these requirements are encouraged to visit the Student Equity and Inclusion website for further information and contact details.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Notes | |||
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| PSYC4001 | Psychology Seminars | ||||
| STAT4002 | Advanced Psychological Data Analysis | ||||
| PSYC4003 | Psychology Honours Thesis I | Note 1 | |||
| PSYC4002 | Advanced Topics in Professional Psychology | ||||
| PSYC4005 | Psychological Assessment and Intervention Across Settings: Practice, Research and Evaluation | ||||
| PSYC4004 | Psychology Honours Thesis II | Note 1 | |||
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment
Browse uni-wide elective units by selecting Uni-wide elective in the advanced filter of the Unit search.
Browse shared majors and their units at Shared majors
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| PSYC4003 | Psychology Honours Thesis I | Dual Term2 | Note 1 | ||||||||||||||||
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| STAT4002 | Advanced Psychological Data Analysis | Term2 | |||||||||||||||||
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| PSYC4002 | Advanced Topics in Professional Psychology | Term3 | |||||||||||||||||
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| PSYC4004 | Psychology Honours Thesis II | Dual Term3 | Note 1 | ||||||||||||||||
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| PSYC4005 | Psychological Assessment and Intervention Across Settings: Practice, Research and Evaluation | Term4 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Note 1: | Double-weighted unit |
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Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes.
| Course Learning Outcome |
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Critically analyse and integrate theoretical principles and practices in psychology using scientific approaches and independent scholarly inquiry to generate and defend creative solutions to complex problems. |
Evaluate and interpret complex information in psychology in a reflexive manner appropriate to a range of socially and culturally diverse people including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. |
Evaluate and apply values and ethics in psychology necessary for professional conduct across a range of contexts. |
Explain and demonstrate basic psychological assessment strategies and examine some of the more widely used standardised psychological test instruments and intervention strategies appropriate for applied psychology practice. |
Design, investigate and report on a substantive research question relevant to the discipline of psychology with intellectual independence while implementing principles of respect, propriety and integrity. |
Explore and apply professional communication and interview skills in situations appropriate to psychological practice and research. |
Evaluate and interpret complex information in psychology in a reflexive manner appropriate to a range of socially and culturally diverse people including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. |
Psychology honours includes a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, tutorials, workshops, and labs. In addition to this, students receive supervision from a psychology academic who supervises their psychology honours research project.
Graduates are highly suitable for employment within various government departments, particularly those connected with health, social and disability services, youth service, corrective services, the armed services, research agencies and education. Graduates might also find employment in the private sector in management, human resources and specialised consultancy services.
Completion of the Bachelor of Psychological Science degree and the Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours meets the requirements for conditional registration as a psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. Both of these degrees are accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council.
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