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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

090558E

Entry threshold

80.00 80.00 ATAR/Rank
ATAR/Rank

Duration

4 years 4 years 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.
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$)

A$12,146 CSP
CSP
A$26,400 / A$105,600 Annual fee / Estimated total fee
Annual fee / Estimated total fee

QTAC code

013441 014441

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
Program structure
Introductory courses (4) 48 units

COU180
PSY100
PSY101
PSY102

Developing and Graduate courses (14) 168 units

PSY200
PSY201 Social Research
PSY202 Therapeutic Communication Skills
PSY203 Introduction to Psychology A
PSY204 Introduction to Psychology B
PSY205 Current Directions in Psychology
PSY300 Research Methods in Psychology A
PSY301 Research Methods in Psychology B
PSY302 Physiological Psychology
PSY303 Introduction to Human Development
PSY304 Social Psychology
PSY305 Motivation and Emotion
PSY306 Advanced Methods in Psychology
PSY307 Cognitive and Perceptual Psychology

Elective courses (6) 72 units

Select 6 elective courses from the undergraduate elective course options.

Honours 
Coursework (4) 48 units

PSY400 Intercultural and Indigenous Psychologies
PSY401 Personality and Assessment
PSY402 Human Associative Learning
PSY403 Abnormal Psychology

Dissertation (2) (48 units)

PSY408A Psychology of Health and Wellbeing
PSY408B Adult Development and Ageing

 

Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.

Study sequences

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
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