Course Overview

About This Course

Honours is a final, usually fourth, year of undergraduate study. You continue to focus on your major subjects while developing research, time management, problem solving, communication and other useful skills. We recognise the need to train more Indigenous psychologists, and have created a pathway in to Honours for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants. The Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) (BH014) is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

The University of Western Australia, 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley WA 600935 Stirling Highway, Perth WA 6009, AustraliaCRAWLEY

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Successful completion of a bachelor's degree with an accredited sequence of psychology study (including a Graduate Diploma in Psychology)
UWA applicants applying for entry to the honours program in 2025 must have completed one of: the traditional double major (2 majors in Psychology) degree, or one of the new single major, or extended major degrees
All Level 2 and Level 3 psychology units are included in the entry rank calculation; the average of all Level 3 psychology unit marks will be weighted twice as heavily as the average of all Level 2 psychology unit marks
Applicants must have all results finalised by the application closing date; deferred exams and delayed external results will result in an application being incomplete
You should have completed your level 3 Psychology units within the seven years prior to applying for honours
Part-time study is available but you must complete the course in two years; student visa holders are required to study full time
This course is only available for Semester 1 entry; late applications will not be accepted
Deferral is not available for this program
Indigenous applicants who score at or above an average of 70 per cent in the Level 3 psychology units will be granted entry to the program and are exempt from the ranking process
Non-UWA applicants must hold a three-year bachelor's degree with an APAC-accredited sequence of psychology study; up to 5% of Psychology honours program places may be made to Non-UWA psychology course graduates

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

The page notes that graduates can explore postgraduate courses and careers, gaining higher-level skills and knowledge with a UWA postgraduate degree to become more attractive to employers, and that further study in psychology can lead to a range of career outcomes. The honours qualification is APAC-accredited and forms part of the pathway toward registration as a psychologist in Australia.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

Australian Psychological Society (APS)

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units7 units

PSYC4412

Psychological Assessment

6 points, Semester 1

PSYC4418

Research Methods and Analysis in Psychology II

6 points, Semester 1

PSYC4421

Psychology Honours Research Project Part 1

12 points, Semester 1

PSYC4403

Psychological Science in the Modern World

6 points, Semester 2. Students who have completed PSYC3303 may not enrol and should instead enrol in PSYC4416.

PSYC4413

Psychological Interventions

6 points, Semester 2

PSYC4422

Honours Research Project Part 2

12 points, Semester 2

PSYC4416

Psychological Research and Theory

Only available to students who have completed PSYC3303, as an alternative to PSYC4403

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How are applicants selected for Psychology Honours at UWA?

Applicants are ranked using a formula: Psychology Honours Applicant Ranking Score = (a + 2*b)/3, where 'a' is the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of Level 2 psychology units and 'b' is the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of Level 3 psychology units. Applicants are ranked from the top of the list until all available places are filled. For example, if your Level 2 average is 70 and your Level 3 average is 80, your formula score would be (70 + 160)/3 = 76.67.

Is part-time study available for Psychology Honours, and how long does it take?

Yes, part-time study is available, but you must complete the course in two years. In the first year, coursework units are completed across both semesters, and in the second year, the research project units (PSYC4421 and PSYC4422) are completed. Note that student visa holders are required to study full time, and many units and research projects have compulsory attendance requirements.

How does the supervisor selection process work after receiving an offer?

Applicants who receive an offer will complete an online supervisor preference form as part of accepting their offer. You will be assigned to a supervisor on the basis of your preferences, weighted by your academic record where there are ties — meaning the better you perform academically, the more likely you are to be assigned your most preferred supervisor. One to two weeks before semester commences, the School will inform you of your supervisor assignment, which is final with no further changes permitted.

Is deferral available for Psychology Honours at UWA?

No, deferral is not available for this program. You should only apply for the year you want to start. However, you should have completed your Level 3 Psychology units within the seven years prior to applying for honours, so most applicants can take several years off before applying.

Are there any special entry pathways for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants?

Yes, UWA has created a special pathway into Honours for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants. Indigenous applicants who score at or above an average of 70 per cent in the Level 3 psychology units will be granted entry to the program and are exempt from the standard ranking process. This pathway has been developed as part of an exception of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 [s51] that is being applied to achieve equality.

Application

How to Apply

Three simple steps to get enrolled

Step 01

Enquire

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Step 02

Submit Documents

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Step 03

Get Enrolled

Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!

Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $61,000 to $80,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $80,000 to $100,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $100,000 to $124,000 per year

Career Paths

Clinical PsychologistCounselling PsychologistOrganisational / Industrial PsychologistForensic PsychologistSchool Psychologist / Educational Psychologist

Key Skills

Critical thinking and evidence-based reasoningPsychological assessment and diagnostic interviewingQuantitative and qualitative research design and analysisTherapeutic communication and active listeningReport writing and clinical documentation

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