You must have completed an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited three-year psychology sequence within the last ten years and achieved a minimum GPA of 5.8 on a 7-point scale across your APAC-accredited second- and third-year psychology units. International students must also meet minimum English language requirements (e.g. IELTS Academic 6.0 overall, no band below 5.5) and be at least 18 years of age on arrival in Australia.

Yes. The course is available both on campus (Melbourne and Sydney) and online. Online study offers maximum flexibility and is available to Australian domestic students. International students must study on campus at the Sydney campus, starting in trimester 1 only.

The course is one year full-time (three trimesters – 1 year). A part-time option is also available, which extends the duration to up to six trimesters (2 years).

The program is made up of six core units at the 400 level. You will complete coursework covering advanced research methods, applied psychology topics, and the principles and practice of psychological assessment and intervention. A major component is your independent research project, which runs across three sequential units and culminates in a thesis written as a journal-style manuscript and a conference-style presentation.

Yes. A supervised original research thesis is a core requirement of the Honours program. You will work with a research supervisor across the year to develop a research question, conduct a literature review, collect and analyse data, and write up your findings. This research component is spread across three dedicated Research Project units.

Honours is the gateway to becoming a registered psychologist in Australia. After completing the degree, you can apply for postgraduate programs such as a Master of Professional Psychology or Master of Psychology (Clinical) to continue your professional training. It also provides a pathway into research or academic careers in psychology

There are multiple start dates each year across three trimesters. Applications typically close about one month before each trimester start date.

Yes. The Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) is fully accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and has also been accredited by ACAP under its self-accrediting authority.

Students wishing to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) should contact the relevant course coordinator for advice before submitting an application, as there are limitations on the amount of credit that can be granted.