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    Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)
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    Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)

    University of New South Wales

    University of New South Wales

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    Australia, Sydney

    University RankQS Ranking
    19

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    085130J

    Credit point

    48 Points

    Campuses

    Kensington

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesJuly-2025
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    Go to the official application for the university

    Duration 1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 58,500  / year
    Next Intake July-2025

    Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)

    About

    The Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) consists of a year-long major independent research project (completed under the guidance of an academic supervisor), and a thesis based on the project. In addition, you'll complete advanced core and elective coursework.

    The research project may be undertaken in most areas of psychology, such as:

    • psychopathology
    • behavioural neuroscience
    • cognitive science
    • cognition and perception
    • forensic psychology
    • social, personality and developmental psychology.

    The coursework requirement includes content that encompasses history, professional ethics, evidence-based practice and advanced coverage of selected contemporary issues in psychology.

    This degree also provides an academic foundation for you to continue on to a master's by coursework, a master's by research or a PhD.

    Please note this program cannot be completed part-time.

    Learn with the best
    UNSW Science is at the forefront of many new scientific developments, teaching and innovation. We’re responsive to the needs of industry, adaptive to change and take an innovative approach to teaching and learning. We’re ranked 30th in the world and 2nd in Australia for psychology.*

    Learn from industry-leading educators
    You come to university to learn from the experts – researchers who are leaders in their fields, striving to create new knowledge. The School of Psychology is well known for its research tradition. Many of our staff have international reputations in their respective fields and a number are Fellows of the Australian Academy of Social Sciences. Our staff attract several million dollars in external research funds per year. Our staff publications receive more citations than any other psychology department in Australia and we have one of the highest rates of PhD graduations in psychology of any Australian university. We earn more competitive research funding and publish more Tier 1 journal articles per academic than any other psychology school in Australia.

    Access cutting-edge facilities
    Our teaching facilities include world-leading behavioural neuroscience laboratories and cognitive testing laboratories running specialist software that will allow you to design/implement your own psychological research and analyse/interpret the data you collect. You’ll also gain access to laboratories for the analysis of cognition and brain function, including electroencephalography (EEG), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and eye-tracking.

    *QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements


    You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on whether you are from an English-speaking background or non-English speaking background. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.

    If English is not your first language, you’ll need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be given an offer to study at UNSW. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:

    • English language tests and university English courses
    • Prior study in the medium of English
    • Other qualifications

    If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, UNSW College’s Academic English Programs are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.

    For more details, visit the English Language Requirements page.

    English Program Requirements

    Faculty Undergraduate Postgraduate coursework Postgraduate research
    Medicine & Health

    6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest)

     

    Exceptions:

    • Bachelor of Nutrition/Master of Dietetics & Food Innovation: 7.0 overall (min 7.0 in each subtest)

    The following programs require 7.0 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest)

    • Bachelor of Medical Studies (BMed)/Doctor of Medicine (MD) including double degree
    • Bachelor of Exercise Science/Master of Physiotherapy & Exercise Physiology
    • Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Medicine/Master of Pharmacy
    • Bachelor of Applied Exercise Science/Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology

    6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest)

     

    Exceptions:

    • Graduate Certificate in Myopia Management:7.0 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest)

    6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest)

    Career

    Future careers

    Graduates can complete further study and supervised practice to become a psychologist with general registration, or a psychologist with an area of practice endorsement.

    Graduates can also apply what they have learned about experimental design, data analysis and communication to careers in business, consulting, program evaluation, behavioural analysis and more.

    Check out the UNSW Psychology Alumni Gateway for some inspiration and graduate interviews.

    Accreditation

    The program is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) as a fourth year of study. Graduates are eligible to apply for associate membership of the Australian Psychological Society (APS).

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    AUD 58,500 

    Application Fee

    AUD  
    University of New South Wales

    Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)

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