Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
Help others with their mental wellbeing
This program helps you 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
- 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 feeQTAC code
Start
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
Program to be rolled out. 1st year offered from 2023, 2nd year offered from 2024, 3rd year offered from 2025.
Program to be rolled out. 1st year offered from 2023, 2nd year offered from 2024, 3rd year offered from 2025.
- Start
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- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Delivery mode
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- 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
PSY100 Sports Law
PSY101 Employment Law
PSY102 Health Law
PSY104 Family Law
Developing courses (6) 72 units
PSY202 Cultural Legal Studies
PSY203 Honours Research Methods, Design and Confirmation
PSY204 Law Honours Thesis
PSY205 Introduction to Psychology A
PSY206 Introduction to Psychology B
PSY207 Current Directions in Psychology
Graduate courses (14) 192 units
Coursework (12) 144 units
PSY300 Research Methods and Analysis 1
PSY301 Physiological Psychology
PSY302 Introduction to Human Development
PSY303 Social Psychology
PSY304 Motivation and Emotion
PSY305 Interpersonal and Group Skills
PSY306 Research Methods and Analysis 2
PSY307 Advanced Methods in Psychology
PSY400 Cognitive and Perceptual Psychology
PSY401 Intercultural and Indigenous Psychologies
PSY402 Personality and Assessment
PSY403 Human Associative Learning
Dissertation (2) (48 units)
PSY408A Abnormal Psychology
PSY408B Psychology of Health and Wellbeing
Elective courses (6) 72 units
Select 6 elective courses from the undergraduate elective course options.
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all UniSC courses are available on every UniSC 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 | 75.00 |
| Moreton Bay | 75.00 |
Special selection criteria
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
- An exit assessment of Sound Achievement in four semesters of English at Year 12 (or equivalent)
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 Behavioural 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 UniSC 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
- Receiving credit may not reduce the minimum duration to complete your program
- CSP estimate
- A$12,632 - 2024 Fees
- Annual tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$27,000