Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
Understand why people think, feel and behave certain ways. Explore the professional practice of psychology, including cognitive, social, perceptual, physiological, intercultural, Indigenous and abnormal psychologies. In the final year of study, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about a specific area of interest when you undertake an advanced research project. The training is scientifically and ethically based to teach you types of behaviour, examine personality and to do formal personality assessments.
In this program you will:
- Learn from award-winning psychology staff who work in the field
- Undertake an advanced research project
- Participate in paid work as a research assistant
- Gain high-level statistical and research skills
Location
CRICOS code
Entry threshold
ATAR/RankDuration
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.Indicative fees
Indicative 2025 fees (A$)
CSP Annual fee / Estimated total feeQTAC code
Start
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
First, second and third- year courses available at USC Moreton Bay. Dissertation courses may be available subject to suitable supervision availability.
- Start
-
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Delivery mode
-
- Blended Learning
- Total courses
- 30
- Total units
- 384
- Duration
- 4 years 4 years
- CRICOS code
- 090558E
- UniSC program code
- AR405
Introductory courses (4) 48 units
COU180 Planning and Environmental Law
PSY100 Participation and Conflict Resolution
PSY101 Integrated Environmental Management
PSY102 Microbiology
Developing and Graduate courses (14) 168 units
PSY200 Medical Microbiology
PSY201 Professional Practice: Legal Frameworks and Issues
PSY202 Food Safety: Laws, Regulations and Quality Assurance
PSY203 Health Promotion Needs Assessment and Planning
PSY204 Environmental Health Risk Management
PSY205 Environmental Health Practicum
PSY300 Epidemiology and Biostatistics
PSY301 Communication and Thought
PSY302 Cell Biology
PSY303 Science Research Methods
PSY304 Biodiversity and Ecology
PSY305 Chemistry
PSY306 Discovering Science
PSY307 Introduction to Mathematics
Elective courses (6) 72 units
Select 6 elective courses from the undergraduate elective course options.
Honours
Coursework (4) 48 units
PSY400 Introduction to Applied Mathematics
PSY401 Introductory Calculus
PSY402 Therapeutic Communication Skills
PSY403 Introduction to Psychology A
Dissertation (2) (48 units)
PSY408A Introduction to Psychology B
PSY408B Current Directions in Psychology
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Entry requirements
For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.
Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.
Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.
If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office for assessment.
English language requirements
You will also need to meet the English language requirements for this program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may be able to enrol in our English Language Programs to reach the required level for most of UniSC’s programs (exceptions apply to non-standard English requirement programs).
Minimum entry threshold
Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.
| Location | ATAR/Rank |
|---|---|
| Sunshine Coast | 80.00 |
| Moreton Bay | 80.00 |
Additional entry information
Entry to the fourth year of the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) is based on a student’s grade point average (GPA) meeting the minimum requirement of 5.5 in the developing and graduate level (200/300 coded) PSY courses.
- Recommended prior study
- English
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 384 units as outlined in the Program Structure
- Entry to the fourth year of the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) requires a grade point average (GPA) of 5.5 in the developing and graduate level (200/300 coded) PSY courses
Program notes
- A minimum GPA of 5.5 in the developing and graduate level (200/300 coded) PSY courses must be achieved at the end of third year for a student to be automatically allowed to continue to the fourth year honours component. Students who do not meet this requirement will be exited from the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) into the Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) with full credit for all studies successfully completed
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.
- CSP estimate
- A$12,146
- Annual tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$26,400
- Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$105,600