Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)

The Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours is a one-year (full-time or part-time equivalent) program designed for students who have completed an accredited three-year undergraduate degree in psychology and wish to pursue further study toward registration as a psychologist in Australia.This Honours program builds on foundational psychological knowledge, enhancing pre-professional skills such as:Interviewing and counselling techniquesCulturally responsive and ethical psychological practicePsychological assessment and psychometric theoryEvaluation of evidence-based psychological interventions across a variety of contextsUnder the close supervision of experienced academic staff, students undertake a major research project in psychology, gaining valuable experience in research methodologies, data analysis, and critical interpretation of findings.Completion of this course represents the fourth year in the APAC-accredited psychology sequence, qualifying graduates to apply for:The fifth year of training (e.g., Graduate Diploma of Professional Psychology or Master of Professional Psychology) as part of the 51 pathway to provisional registration as a psychologistClinical Masters programs for those seeking specialist trainingPostgraduate research programs, including PhD pathways

To be eligible for entry into this course, applicants must: meet the University’s standard minimum admission requirements for undergraduate courses, including:for High School Students, completed secondary education.for non-school leavers: previous secondary, tertiary or TAFE studies SCU College studies work experiencepersonal competency statements special tertiary admissions test (STAT)SCU Elite Athletes and Performers Scheme demonstrate a suitable degree of life experience, including self-awareness, a capacity to relate to others and an understanding of ethical behavior which are assessed through:two confidential references addressing the applicant’s suitability for the course; and the applicant’s responses to the SCU Counselling Readiness Questionnaire.Applicants will not be admitted solely on the basis of completion of a Certificate III qualification.