Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

In the first three years, you will build your specialisation in psychology, studying topics like behavioural neuroscience, social psychology, personality theory, perception, intelligence, abnormal psychology, and developmental psychology.

In the fourth year, you will complete an Honours program that includes a research project in a specialised area of psychology that interests you. Specialised areas offered include clinical, cognition, developmental, health, learning, method, neuroscience, perception, personality and intelligence, and social psychology, though the areas available may differ from year to year.

Yes, this fourth year of honours is essential if you intend to apply for postgraduate study that will lead to registration as a professional psychologist.

The closing date for Semester 1 entry is 31 January of the commencing year. Please note that this course has limited places available, and not all applicants who meet the deadline and requirements may be successful.

Yes, you can study the accredited Psychology program through the Bachelor of Psychology Honours degree but also through a number of other degrees at the University. For more information on the various ways you can study Psychology, you can visit the Faculty of Science website.