Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
Undergraduate | USQ-BPH-DEG | 2024
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Credit available
- Yes
- Duration
- 4 years full time or part time equivalent
- Total subjects
- 32
- Price from
- $35,792
- Available loans
- Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
- CSP available
- Yes
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
About this degree
Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), students should be able to:
• systematically apply advanced knowledge and concepts to the major fields in contemporary psychology.
• use specific methodology to independently plan, implement, analyse, interpret and evaluate research findings and coherently communicate findings to a wide audience.
• apply psychological knowledge, and skills to explain, predict and influence human behaviour to meet individual, professional and societal needs.
• apply professional skills in assessment, counselling, evaluation and intervention with a high degree of proficiency to enhance the psychological wellbeing of clients.
• articulate and apply Indigenous cultural competence knowledge and skills in diverse situations.
• demonstrate integrity, ethical conduct, accountability, respect and awareness of professional practices and cultural norms with a range of diverse clients.
Do you want to work as a psychologist? UniSQ’s Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) is developed specifically for those of you who wish to become practitioners. The program places a heavy emphasis on developing both research and professional skills including a deep understanding of the ethical principles that inform psychological practice. Throughout the degree, you will be involved in research projects and in activities that foster psychological professional skills. By the end of your degree, you will have had exposure to treatment regimens and experience in the interpretation of psychological tests.
Recommended study pattern
The Enrolment Pattern for this program will be updated soon. In the meantime please submit your contact details below for us to reach out and discuss the program further.Award requirements
Completion of 32 units as outlined in the Recommended Study Pattern section.Exit points
Bachelor of Science (Psychology) (after successful completion of 24 approved courses).As Australia’s #1 university for graduate starting salary (Good Universities Guide, 2022), University of Southern Queensland is the right place to make real progress. Regardless of your education history, your age or your aspirations, at UniSQ you’ll be inspired by quality learning experiences matched with top resources and research. Having delivered distance and online learning for over 40+ years, UniSQ supports you to learn at your own pace—exactly how it suits you.
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- QS Ranking 2024:
- 24
- Times Higher Education Ranking 2024:
- 24
How to apply
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Entry requirements
ATAR/Selection Rank + English Language Proficiency
- Exemptions/credit will be assessed based on the UniSQ Credit and Exemption Procedure. Claims for credit for previous study should be submitted prior to or at the time of enrolment. Each claim will be assessed on individual merit in line with UniSQ policy.
Career opportunities
This degree will allow you to work towards becoming a clinical or professional psychologist. Professional psychologists often find careers in occupational health and safety, change management, professional development, community consultation, and advocacy. Many students also end up working in roles that do not involve the title of psychologists. These include welfare officers, youth workers, support workers, and employment officers in areas such as child safety and corrective services.
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) is fully accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council as a four-year sequence of study. Graduates are eligible to apply for probationary registration as a Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. Those who complete the four-year Honours program are also eligible to go on to complete further studies at the Masters level with the aim of registration as a clinical psychologist.
Career outlook
- Counsellors:
- $75K to $93K
- Health and Welfare Services Managers:
- Over $120K
- Human Resource Managers:
- Over $120K
- Policy and Planning Managers:
- Over $120K
- Psychologists and Psychotherapists:
- $93K to $120K