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.
For more information on the Honours year, please see the Honours Handbook about studying this course in Coffs Harbour or at the Gold Coast.
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.
For more information on the Honours year, please see the Honours Handbook about studying this course in Coffs Harbour or at the Gold Coast.
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 | Session 1 |
| Gold Coast | Session 1 |
International students
| Location | Teaching period | Annual Fees | CRICOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffs Harbour | Session 1 | $28,800 ($3,600 per unit) | 071465A |
| Gold Coast | Session 1 | $28,800 ($3,600 per unit) | 071465A |
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.
The Honours course comprises the equivalent of 8 units of study. To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) students must complete the equivalent of 8 units (96 credit points), comprising:
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.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Notes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSYC4001 | Psychology Seminars | ||||
| STAT4002 | Analysis of Multivariate Behavioural Data | ||||
| PSYC4003 | Psychology Honours Thesis I | Note 1 | |||
| PSYC4002 | Advanced Topics in Professional Psychology | ||||
| STAT4003 | Applied Research and Evaluation for the Psychological Scientist-Practitioner | ||||
| 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. Assistance on how to enrol can be accessed here.
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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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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Investigate, critically analyse, synthesise, and interpret complex knowledge about human behaviour and mental processes Use reasoning and evidence to recognise, develop, defend, and criticise arguments and persuasive appeals |
Develop innovative and creative responses to challenges in research and professional practices of psychology, and to problems in everyday life and in society |
Demonstrate respect, integrity, responsibility, and adaptability in professional and research practice |
Demonstrate an understanding of principles and methods of inquiry applicable to the science and practice of psychology |
Demonstrate autonomy, reflection, and a high level of information literacy skills for lifelong learning in research and professional practice |
Communicate concisely and appropriately in an oral and written form in an academic and professional context |
Apply scholarly and professional practices that are informed by cultural awareness and cultural competence, global perspectives, inclusivity, and respect for the rights of all persons |
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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