Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Psychology)
UndergraduateUSQ-HBP-DEG2026
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Add research and professional skills to your psychology expertise
Dedicate a year to honing your knowledge and complete a research project. Unpack the standards and ethics expected of today’s practising professionals. With provisional registration you can unlock psychology careers. Or pursue postgraduate studies.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Credit available
- Yes
- Duration
- 1 year full time or part time equivalent
- Total subjects
- 8
- Available loans
- Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
- CSP available
- Yes
Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Psychology)
About this degree
Upon completion of the Honours program, graduates should be able to:
- Demonstrate high levels of proficiency in research and specific methodology including research planning and implementation, analysis, interpretation and evaluation of research results, and the presentation and communication of research findings.
- Demonstrate a commitment to the ethical and social responsibilities of a practising scientist.
- Develop the professional identity that leads to autonomy, well-developed judgement, adaptability and responsibility as a practitioner or scientist in their discipline.
- Analyse critically, evaluate and transform information in order to develop solutions to complex problems in their chosen specialist area.
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills for work as a Professional or to proceed to PhD study subject to competitive evaluation of qualifications.
- The Bachelor of Science (Honours) majoring in Psychology gives you the opportunity to extend your knowledge and skills in professional areas of psychology such as counselling, ethics, assessment, and intervention as well as your research skills. This degree involves both coursework and a research project conducted under the supervision of a staff member. The skills you will learn will help you gain the competencies necessary to be an effective scientist-practitioner.
Recommended study pattern
PSY4111 Advanced Research Approaches
PSY4020 Ethical and Professional Practice
PSY4040 Psychological Interventions
PSY4070 Assessment and Interview Skills
PSY4000 Psychology Honours ProjectAward requirements
Completion of 8 units as outlined in the Recommended Study Pattern section.Open Universities Australia is a not-for-profit organisation. You will not pay any fees for using our services.
Indicative total fee $9,312
The amount shown here is indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.
Fees may vary depending on:
- the subjects you choose
- credit from previous work experience
- your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.
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- 25
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Entry requirements
- Completed 3-year bachelor degree, or equivalent, in a cognate area from a recognised institution, with a minimum GPA of 5.0. Candidates must have both supervisory and honours committee approval prior to enrolment. Proof of meeting the English Language Proficiency requirements is also required.
- 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
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Science (Honours) Psychology is fully accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) as a fourth-year program in psychology. As a graduate of the Bachelor of Science (Honours) program, you will be eligible to apply for provisional registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. However, there is a requirement to complete a further two years of supervised practice or an approved masters program after initial registration. You would also eligible to apply to the Australian Psychological Society for Associate Membership. If you achieve a high level of honours (either First Class or Second Class, Division A), you would be eligible to apply for a Masters program or PhD at UniSQ and other universities.Australian job snapshots
Data sourced from Australian Jobs 2023.
| Role | Earnings | Employment change |
|---|---|---|
| Counsellors | $75K to $93K | Up 12.6% |
| Health and Welfare Services Managers | Over $120K | Up 56.6% |
| Human Resource Managers | Over $120K | Up 85.7% |
| Policy and Planning Managers | Over $120K | Up 53.8% |
| Psychologists and Psychotherapists | $93K to $120K | N/A^ |
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