12 monthsProgramme duration
39,400 AUDTuition Fee/year
02 Feb, 2026Application Deadline
3Scholarships
Programme overview
Main Subject
Psychology
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
- APAC accredited fourth year program of study in psychology.
- Opportunities to complete advanced study in psychology and an independent research project.
- Graduates have highly developed skills in statistics and research, as well as advanced knowledge of psychological theory, an understanding of the principles of basic psychological assessment and interventions, and demonstrated counselling skills.
- Completion of the research component involves undertaking independent research and producing an individual thesis under the guidance of active researcher.
- Graduates are eligible for provisional registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Psychology
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
- APAC accredited fourth year program of study in psychology.
- Opportunities to complete advanced study in psychology and an independent research project.
- Graduates have highly developed skills in statistics and research, as well as advanced knowledge of psychological theory, an understanding of the principles of basic psychological assessment and interventions, and demonstrated counselling skills.
- Completion of the research component involves undertaking independent research and producing an individual thesis under the guidance of active researcher.
- Graduates are eligible for provisional registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia.
Admission Requirements
You must have: a completed bachelor degree in psychology completed within the past ten years (2015 or later) and by no later than semester 2, 2024 (or equivalent) with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 5.00 (on QUT's 7-point scale). Your degree must be accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) as an entry point into an honours program; e.g.Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) at QUT.
If you have an overseas qualification you must provide certification with your application from the Australian Psychological Society (APS) stating your degree is equivalent to an APAC-approved, 3-year training in psychology. Please ensure you lodge your certification request with APS as early as possible, as APS processing times can exceed three months.
The degree must be accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) as an entry point into an honours program; e.g.Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) at QUT.Additional entry requirements You must have:
- A grade of at least 4.00 (on QUT's 7-point scale) for each of the APAC-accredited second and third year psychology units listed below.
- A grade point average of at least 5.30 (on QUT's 7-point scale) across all attempts of the listed APAC accredited second- and third-year psychology units listed below.
- Successful completed an APAC-accredited advanced statistical analysis unit at third-year level. The required APAC-accredited second and third year psychology units at QUT are:
- PYB202 Social Psychology
- PYB203 Developmental Psychology
- PYB204 Cognition and Perception
- PYB210 Research Design and Data Analysis
- PYB304 Physiological Psychology
- PYB306 Psychopathology
- PYB309 Individual Differences and Assessment
- PYB350 Advanced Statistical Analysis.
- Similar APAC-accredited subjects are required for studies completed at another institution.
Selection process Entry to this course is competitive as places are limited. All applications will be considered in two groups of:
- QUT's Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) single and double degree graduates; and
- All other applicants. Eligible applicants are selected in order of merit based on their APAC accredited second and third year psychology units GPA.
Application dates
- 1 July: applications open
- 30 September: final date to apply and provide all required supporting documentation, including meeting the English Language course entry requirements. Applications, supporting documentation, and/or English Language test results received after this date will not be considered.
- Mid-December: Application outcomes released. Applicants expecting to complete their studies by December
If you have summer/semester 3 (or equivalent) studies you will need to apply for entry next July. for the intake year after you complete your studies.
Tuition fees
Domestic
International
Scholarships
Value
20% tuition fee waiver
Deadline
31 Dec 2027
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Value
25% tuition fee waiver
Deadline
31 Dec 2027
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Value
25% tuition fee waiver
Deadline
31 Dec 2027
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
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