Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

The Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) provides advanced knowledge and skills in psychology to better understand the mind, brain and behaviour. Our psychology degrees have been designed in line with the latest Australian Psychology Accreditation Council and American Psychological Association Guidelines, as well as the Australian Indigenous Psychology Education Project frameworks. This ensures that students receive cutting-edge and internationally relevant knowledge and skillsets that are highly valued by diverse employers. Students will apply psychology to many of the biggest challenges currently faced by society, including climate change and sustainability, misinformation, cybersecurity, ageing populations, human-computer interaction, and change management.  

The Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) is a four-year undergraduate degree. Students achieve APAC Level 1 and 2 pre-professional competencies* that are the first and second steps on the pathway towards becoming a professionally accredited psychologist in Australia.

In the first three years, students in this degree study developmental psychology, perceptual and cognitive processes, the brain and behaviour, research methods and statistics, mental health conditions and psychological wellbeing, individual differences and psychological assessment, social, positive, health, and forensic psychology, as well as a career readiness subject offering applied knowledge of, and enhanced competitiveness for, the diverse range of careers offered by a psychology degree.

In the honours 4th year, students study advanced research methods and data analysis, applied psychological assessment and intervention, professional and ethical practice in psychology, and other advanced topics. A capstone year-long research project will involve completion of a supervised research project.

Graduates of the 4-year degree are eligible to apply for further training in the APAC Level 3 professional competencies, which form the third step on the pathway towards becoming a professionally accredited psychologist in Australia.

*Our undergraduate psychology courses are accredited by APAC with conditions and are classified as a professional pathway by the Department of Education.

Areas of study

Advanced research methods and data analysis, applied psychological assessment and intervention, brain and behaviour, developmental psychology, forensic psychology, health psychology, mental health and psychological wellbeing, perceptual and cognitive processes, positive psychology, professional and ethical practice in psychology, psychological assessment, psychology career readiness, research methods and statistics, social psychology.

Career opportunities

Psychology graduates work in a variety of roles such as, social worker, government policy analyst, criminal intelligence officer, human resource manager, evaluator, behavioural insights specialist, data analyst, addiction counsellor, child protection officer, cyber behaviour analyst, advertising and marketing executive, human resource manager, people advisor, and researcher. Graduates with a 4-year degree are eligible to pursue a PhD or further training to become a psychologist, including careers in clinical, clinical neuropsychology, community, counselling, educational and developmental, forensic, health, organisational, and sport and exercise psychology.

Students will be provided with valuable opportunities to engage with our industry partners and to participate in research and work-integrated learning.

Professional recognition

The first three years of the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) provide the first step (i.e., APAC Level 1 foundational competencies*) on the pathway towards becoming a professionally accredited psychologist. Students eligible to continue to the honours 4th year complete the second step (i.e., APAC Level 2 pre-professional competencies) on the pathway towards becoming a professionally registered psychologist.

* Our undergraduate psychology courses are accredited by APAC with conditions and are classified as a professional pathway by the Department of Education.

Honours

Students who meet the standard* at the end of 3rd year will continue to the honours 4th year.

* Minimum average mark of 80% across their 10 highest scoring Psychology subjects. Students with a lower average mark may be offered a place in the honours year subject to supervisor capacity or will be awarded the Bachelor of Psychology.

Fees and charges

Refer to UTS current fee information.