Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) (Honours)
Understand and explain human behaviour
The Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) (Honours) is a one-year, APAC-accredited Honours degree that allows you to continue your studies in psychology.
You’ll complete advanced coursework in statistics, theoretical issues, ethics and professional practice, and gain a comprehensive introduction to the legislation that governs the practice of psychology in Australia.
You will also complete a research project and dissertation on an issue or aspect of psychology that interests you.
Successful completion of the Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) (Honours) enables you to pursue further pathways towards obtaining general registration as a psychologist, including applying for admission to a master’s program.
First intake Semester 1, 2023. Application closing date for Semester 1 2023 is 23 September 2022.
Location
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 2024 fees (A$)
CSPStart
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Start
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- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Delivery mode
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- Blended Learning
- Duration
- 1 year 1 year
- UniSC program code
- SC407
Coursework component (4) 48 units
PSY400 Corporate Governance, Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
PSY401 Retail Supply Chain Management and Procurement
PSY402 Supply Chain Sustainability and Risk Management
PSY403 Food Marketing
Dissertation component (2) 48 units
PSY408A Project Planning(0 units)
PSY408B Project Integration(48 units)
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
The entry requirements for admission to the Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) (Honours) are:
• completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)-accredited qualifying psychology degree within the last 10 years. The qualifying degree may be: I. a three year undergraduate psychology degree (or first three years of an accredited four year degree); or II. a Graduate Diploma in psychology for applicants who completed an undergraduate degree in a different discipline; and
• a minimum Credit average in second and third year psychology courses / graduate diploma psychology courses. There is a limited number of honours places available. Selection will be based on applicants’ order of merit on second and third year psychology courses / graduate diploma psychology courses. Thus, a higher than minimum GPA may be required to be offered a place.
Minimum entry threshold
Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.
| Location | ATAR/Rank |
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| Sunshine Coast | TBA |
| Moreton Bay | TBA |
- Recommended prior study
- English
- CSP estimate
- TBA