Decode the puzzle of the human brain with the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours).

This degree will allow you to explore both the research and applied components of psychology, with the opportunity to specialise in an area of interest when completing Honours in your fourth year.

This program is suited to those who intend to complete a postgraduate qualification in psychology and pursue a career as a clinical psychologist.

Psychology graduates tend to find employment in three areas: as psychologists, in general graduate positions including HR, policy, marketing, management consulting and as psychological scientists (often in applied research settings).

The Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) prepares you for postgraduate study­, leading to a career in clinical practice or academic research.

See where a Bachelor of Psychology could take you: our career wheel will help you turn your interests into a career in science.    

Learning Outcome:

1. Develop, apply, integrate and generate knowledge in educational and professional contexts
2. Develop and use a range of skills and methods to identify, analyse and respond to complex problems and issues.
3. Work and learn in both independent and collaborative ways with others to encompass diverse abilities and perspectives.
4. Plan and engage in an independent and sustained critical investigation of a chosen research topic to generate new knowledge.
5. Systematically evaluate relevant theory and concepts, relate these to appropriate methodologies and evidence and draw appropriate conclusions.
6. Analyse and interpret original research data with statistical or other evaluative processes where appropriate.
7. Demonstrate sufficient mastery to understand and apply relevant experimental techniques and methods to collect original research data.
8. Communicate and justify complex concepts and results clearly and effectively to a variety of audiences.
9. Exercise personal, professional and social responsibility as a global citizen.