Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) - (Psychological and Behavioural Sciences)

The Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) is an inspiring, holistic four-year degree with integrated honours. The innovative curriculum provides an individually designed academic program, focusing on your chosen area of specialisation, coupled with unparalleled access to UWA's leading researchers and research facilities, international exchange programs, professional skills development workshops and a network of talented peers and alumni. Bachelor of Philosophy (Hons) students can study most undergraduate majors on offer at the University, as long as they have met prerequisite requirement for the major. This major provides a core understanding of the scientific discipline of psychology. You will develop an understanding of the cognitive and neural processes underlying behaviour; research methods in psychology; the measurement of psychological behaviour and abilities; the development of knowledge and abilities across the lifespan; and the processes that govern the relationships between people and groups in a multicultural society.

To be considered for this course you must: achieve the University’s minimum entry score (ATAR of 98 or equivalent)demonstrate English language competencesatisfy any prerequisites for your preferred majors (refer to individual major descriptions for prerequisite details)International Baccalaureate - 40Transferring to the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours)To be eligible to be considered for an internal transfer to the BPhil (Hons) you need to:be currently enrolled in a bachelor course at UWAhave passed all units in which you remain enrolled, and achieve a sufficient weighted average mark in units to the value of 48 points in your first academic year