Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

You’ll develop thorough grounding in clinical, developmental, biological, cognitive, and social and organisational psychology and learn how to apply interpersonal skills and the principles of counselling to help people with personal, health, vocational and social difficulties. Additionally, you’ll understand psychological theories on topics such as motivation and stress, evaluate and understand tests that measure intellectual behavioural and emotional stress. Honours adds a fourth year to the Bachelor of Psychology, and eligibility is subject to academic achievement. If eligible, you’ll complete a professional work placement and an individual research project, along with studying four core courses.

Students must undertake a placement in fourth year and must meet all professional practice requirements. Visit the Griffith University website for clinical placement requirements.

Areas of study

Minors: Clinical and counselling; development and community; health and sport/exercise; organisational; psychological science.

Career opportunities

General psychologist in areas such as clinical, health, community, educational, organisational, or forensic settings, job placement and recruitment, counselling, guidance, and social research. You can also pursue further studies to work in specialist fields, including becoming a clinical psychologist, organisational psychologist, or other specialist psychologist.

Professional recognition

As a graduate of the honours year in Psychology you may be eligible to apply to undertake postgraduate studies in Psychology. You may also be eligible to apply for associate membership with the Australian Psychological Society. Full registration as a psychologist requires a further two years of approved psychology postgraduate study or supervised practice with a registered psychologist.

Practical experience

To  undertake a placement in fourth year you must meet all professional practice requirements. Visit the Griffith University website for professional practice requirements.

Fees and charges

Refer to Griffith University current fee information.