Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Psychology)

Extend your undergraduate specialisation

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) gives you the opportunity to extend your knowledge and skills in professional areas of psychology such as counselling, ethics, assessment, and intervention as well as your research skills. As such, this degree involves both coursework and a research project conducted under the supervision of a staff member. The skills you will learn will help you gain the competencies necessary to be an effective scientist-practitioner.

Career opportunities

Successful completion of honours will qualify you for application for entry into postgraduate programs, including masters and PhD studies.

Professional accreditation

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) Psychology is fully accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) as a fourth-year program in psychology.

As a graduate of the Bachelor of Science (Honours) program, you will be eligible to apply for provisional registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. However, there is a requirement to complete a further two years of supervised practice or an approved masters program after initial registration. You would also eligible to apply to the Australian Psychological Society for Associate Membership. If you achieve a high level of honours (either First Class or Second Class, Division A), you would be eligible to apply for a Masters program or PhD at USQ and other universities.