Bachelor of Psychological Science Honours
12 monthsProgramme duration
28,224 AUDTuition Fee/year
JanStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Psychology
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Are you a high achieving psychology student, want to distinguish yourself from other graduates and pursue a rewarding career as a clinical psychologist or in other professions? If you answered yes, then the Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) could be the next step for you. The Honours program is the most common critical steppingstone towards becoming a registered Clinical Psychologist. However, this course also opens the doors to an exciting range of valuable specialised graduate and postgraduate studies, as well as to higher research degrees, such as a Ph.D.
The Bachelor of Psychological Science Honours is a one-year course that is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and recognised by the Australian Psychological Society (APS). This Honours program gives you an opportunity to acquire expertise and skills that are highly valued by employers in human-centred professions. The Honours program will give you access to developing an in-depth understanding of psychological theories and practice, and the opportunity to design, conduct, interpret and communicate research.
The expertise and skills that you can gain in the Honours program will give you access to better understanding yourself, growing and enhancing your well-being, creating healthier and more empowering relationships, adapting to changes in your personal and professional environments, and empowering other people. The knowledge and skills you can acquire in the Honours program are designed to prepare you for careers in a wide range of areas in private and government organisations.
This course is taught online with compulsory on-campus intensives residential schools for each unit. Students are required to participate in four 6-7 day intensives throughout the honours year. The exact time, length and location of the intensives will be communicated to each student in the welcome letter and/or Student Handbook, after enrolment.
Professional recognition This course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). During your studies, you can also join the Australian Psychological Society.
The Bachelor of Psychological Science Honours is a one-year course that is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and recognised by the Australian Psychological Society (APS). This Honours program gives you an opportunity to acquire expertise and skills that are highly valued by employers in human-centred professions. The Honours program will give you access to developing an in-depth understanding of psychological theories and practice, and the opportunity to design, conduct, interpret and communicate research.
The expertise and skills that you can gain in the Honours program will give you access to better understanding yourself, growing and enhancing your well-being, creating healthier and more empowering relationships, adapting to changes in your personal and professional environments, and empowering other people. The knowledge and skills you can acquire in the Honours program are designed to prepare you for careers in a wide range of areas in private and government organisations.
This course is taught online with compulsory on-campus intensives residential schools for each unit. Students are required to participate in four 6-7 day intensives throughout the honours year. The exact time, length and location of the intensives will be communicated to each student in the welcome letter and/or Student Handbook, after enrolment.
Professional recognition This course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). During your studies, you can also join the Australian Psychological Society.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Psychology
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Are you a high achieving psychology student, want to distinguish yourself from other graduates and pursue a rewarding career as a clinical psychologist or in other professions? If you answered yes, then the Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) could be the next step for you. The Honours program is the most common critical steppingstone towards becoming a registered Clinical Psychologist. However, this course also opens the doors to an exciting range of valuable specialised graduate and postgraduate studies, as well as to higher research degrees, such as a Ph.D.
The Bachelor of Psychological Science Honours is a one-year course that is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and recognised by the Australian Psychological Society (APS). This Honours program gives you an opportunity to acquire expertise and skills that are highly valued by employers in human-centred professions. The Honours program will give you access to developing an in-depth understanding of psychological theories and practice, and the opportunity to design, conduct, interpret and communicate research.
The expertise and skills that you can gain in the Honours program will give you access to better understanding yourself, growing and enhancing your well-being, creating healthier and more empowering relationships, adapting to changes in your personal and professional environments, and empowering other people. The knowledge and skills you can acquire in the Honours program are designed to prepare you for careers in a wide range of areas in private and government organisations.
This course is taught online with compulsory on-campus intensives residential schools for each unit. Students are required to participate in four 6-7 day intensives throughout the honours year. The exact time, length and location of the intensives will be communicated to each student in the welcome letter and/or Student Handbook, after enrolment.
Professional recognition This course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). During your studies, you can also join the Australian Psychological Society.
The Bachelor of Psychological Science Honours is a one-year course that is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and recognised by the Australian Psychological Society (APS). This Honours program gives you an opportunity to acquire expertise and skills that are highly valued by employers in human-centred professions. The Honours program will give you access to developing an in-depth understanding of psychological theories and practice, and the opportunity to design, conduct, interpret and communicate research.
The expertise and skills that you can gain in the Honours program will give you access to better understanding yourself, growing and enhancing your well-being, creating healthier and more empowering relationships, adapting to changes in your personal and professional environments, and empowering other people. The knowledge and skills you can acquire in the Honours program are designed to prepare you for careers in a wide range of areas in private and government organisations.
This course is taught online with compulsory on-campus intensives residential schools for each unit. Students are required to participate in four 6-7 day intensives throughout the honours year. The exact time, length and location of the intensives will be communicated to each student in the welcome letter and/or Student Handbook, after enrolment.
Professional recognition This course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). During your studies, you can also join the Australian Psychological Society.
Admission Requirements
60+
1200+
169+
6+
50+
24+
5.5+
100+
The Bachelor of Psychology Honours is a highly competitive course. This means that although students may meet the minimum entry requirements for the course, they may not receive an offer.
Successful completion of the following:
- an APAC accredited three-year undergraduate psychology sequence or the CDU Bachelor of Psychological Science degree; and
- a GPA of at least 5.50; and
- credit in units equivalent to PSY247 Research Design and Analysis and PSY347 Advanced Research Design and Analysis. If you undertook equivalent units at an institution other than CDU, you will be required to attach your unit outlines to your application
Applicants who have completed CDU's WPSYG1 Bachelor of Psychological Science (Graduate Entry) plus a three-year bachelor degree are also eligible for entry.
1 Year
Jan
Tuition fees
Domestic
6,684 AUD
International
28,224 AUD
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