The Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) is a fourth year Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited degree designed for students who have previously completed an APAC accredited three-year sequence in psychology (including the Bachelor of Psychological Science or equivalent) and meet the minimum academic entry requirements. Applicants must have achieved a minimum of a credit average in their second and third year units including a credit in the majority of the psychology units.
The Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) provides an in-depth study of the theoretical basis of psychology; to further develop students’ capacity to engage in critical and analytical thinking; to provide advanced and practical training in the design, conduct and evaluation of psychological research; and the evaluation of evidence-based approaches to intervention. The course in psychology will prepare students for either a research or practice career path in psychology while also providing knowledge, skills and attributes that are valued in a range of other careers.
The honours course incorporates a substantial research project conducted by the student under the guidance of a staff member. It also involves coursework designed to provide advanced training in research methods and a more sophisticated understanding of psychological theories and principles especially as these are applied to a range of professional areas within psychology and to real-world problems and contexts.
The honours course has been developed in alignment with the School of Psychological Science educational philosophy which aims to provide students with comprehensive evidenced-based theoretical and practical learning. The course is delivered through a combination of seminars, laboratories, and individual supervision.
Graduates will be provided with the requisite knowledge and skills for provisional registration with the Psychologists Registration Board and, depending on the class of honours, to apply for entry to postgraduate education at the masters or doctoral level.
The course draws on the core science and principles of psychology to provide students with an understanding of psychological theory and its application to the individual in the context of contemporary society. It presents biological and social explanations of behaviour. Students acquire the academic knowledge, skills and attributes better to understand human behaviour and the social world; to interpret and analyse relevant research data; to comprehend and evaluate new information, concepts and evidence from a range of sources; to understand the importance of working within ethical guidelines; and to communicate effectively in both oral and written modes.
Graduates will be equipped to think critically and analytically within an ethical context; to work effectively with people and systems; to understand and apply psychological principles and theories; and to work within an extensive range of private and public sector industries. They will be able to integrate theory with practice in a range of industries or to continue to work towards their professional qualifications and registration as psychologists.
The course draws on the core science and principles of psychology to provide students with an understanding of psychological theory and its application to the individual in the context of contemporary society. It presents biological and social explanations of behaviour. Students acquire the academic knowledge, skills and attributes better to understand human behaviour and the social world; to interpret and analyse relevant research data; to comprehend and evaluate new information, concepts and evidence from a range of sources; to understand the importance of working within ethical guidelines; and to communicate effectively in both oral and written modes.
Graduates will be equipped to think critically and analytically within an ethical context; to work effectively with people and systems; to understand and apply psychological principles and theories; and to work within an extensive range of private and public sector industries. They will be able to integrate theory with practice in a range of industries or to continue to work towards their professional qualifications and registration as psychologists.