You’ve completed your psychology degree and are super-keen to extend your research skills by seeking an accredited qualification in this fascinating field. Our course units will enable you to understand the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity, measure and apply psychological principles to personal, social and organisational issues and allow you to flex your ‘mental muscle’ by preparing an independent thesis. Accredited by the Australian Psychological Accreditation Council (APAC) and approved by the Psychology Board of Australia (PBA), you will graduate ready to commence your career as a social policy researcher, life coach, social worker, health promotion officer or social worker. Study a Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Honours) at UC and you will: demonstrate an understanding of the major concepts within the realms of psychology, as outlined by the National Accreditation Body (currently APAC) understand, apply and evaluate basic research methods in psychology learn the value of evidence during your search for a greater understanding of behaviour and knowledge structures explore the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity apply psychological principles to personal, social and organisational issues.

Career opportunities A range of career opportunities exist for Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Honours) graduates, including: Social policy researcher Career development practitioner Immigration and correctional officer Counsellors Health promotion officer