University of Wollongong

Course Details

Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)

Course Description

This one-year Honours degree is for graduates of a three-year psychology degree who need a fourth year of study to apply for provisional registration as a practising psychologist. It is also useful for graduates of a three-year degree who wish to move into postgraduate research in psychology. This degree: The Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) is a fourth year of study accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council. It is a route to postgraduate coursework or research degrees in Psychology and also a qualification for eligibility for provisional registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. An Honours year of study provides students with a competitive advantage when they enter the workforce. What you will study: You will produce advanced written work that demonstrates your ability to analyse and synthesise information, solve complex problems, and orally present this information in various formats. You will show an advanced ability to apply research methods to address psychological questions related to behaviour and mental processes.

Course Duration

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1year

Career outcomes

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Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) University of Wollongong