Admission Criteria Expand Applicants must have completed a three year sequence in psychology in an accredited APAC program of study, within the last ten years. Minimum entry standard is a credit average (60%) in second and third year psychology units with credit in most units. For entry into the course, students are required to submit an application through the Apply Now page, with certified or original scanned copies of the following supporting documentation: Most recent academic transcripts A current curriculum vitae A 500 word personal statement outlining what factors have contributed to the application Proof of residency/citizenship (e.g. passport, birth certificate, or citizenship certificate).
Career Opportunities Expand Graduates may apply the knowledge and skills acquired in the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) in their current workplace. Graduates will be able to consider further study or employment in a range of fields where the knowledge and skills acquired in the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) can be applied (e.g., Community Services, Business, Counselling). Graduates will also be eligible to apply for entry into Master of Psychology training programs.
Course Duration and Structure Expand This one year full time or two year part time program consists of 100 credit points. Students undertake a total of seven units of study consisting of five coursework units (62.5 credit points or 62.5%) and two research units (37.5 credit points or 37.5%). Full TimeYear One GDP1 Professional Practice and Professional Ethics GDP2 Research Methods GDP3 Psychological Assessment GDP5 Research Thesis 1 GDP7 Developmental Psychopathology Across the Lifespan GDP4 Evidence-Based Practice and Practice-Based Evidence GDP6 Research Thesis 2 Part TimeYear One GDP1 Professional Practice and Professional Ethics GDP3 Psychological Assessment GDP7 Developmental Psychopathology Across the Lifespan GDP4 Evidence-Based Practice and Practice-Based Evidence Part TimeYear Two GDP2 Research Methods GDP5 Research Thesis 1 GDP6 Research Thesis 2 For unit descriptions, please click here.
Graduate Learning Outcomes Expand Demonstrate the ability to apply ethical codes, legislation, and professional standards to issues relevant to psychological research and professional practice. Demonstrate knowledge of the theoretical and empirical bases underpinning the development and application of psychological assessment and intervention. Demonstrate advanced knowledge and understanding of developmental psychopathology. Have the capacity to critically consider the impact of sociocultural and developmental factors in psychology research and professional practice. Apply the scientific method to answer psychology-related research questions (i.e., study design, data analysis and interpretation). Demonstrate sophisticated oral and written communication skills.
Professional Recognition Expand On completion of the course, graduates will be eligible to: Apply for provisional registration as a psychologist. Apply for entry to an APAC accredited Masters training program that leads to registration as a psychologist.
Recognition of Prior Learning Expand Students applying for this program may enter into a process in which they may be granted credit or partial credit towards the qualification in recognition of previous experience where an equivalence of earlier learning can be established. Credit transfer for an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) course, is only applicable for recently completed APAC accredited postgraduate programs. Credit or partial credit is not granted in recognition of knowledge or skills gained through work or life experience.