Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) 1 year

Flinders University

Australia, Adelaide

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Flinders University

Australia , Adelaide

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

MainSite

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesJanuary-2026

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Duration 1 year(s)

Next Intake January-2026

Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) 1 year

About

Undertake an Honours year in Psychology

Study the science of the mind.

An Honours degree in psychology is the next step towards becoming a practicing psychologist. Further your understanding of the human mind as you specialise in applied, social, clinical, neurological or developmental psychology. You will undertake an independent research thesis under the supervision of international-renowned psychologists and researchers.

Flinders offers the following One Year Honours in Psychology, accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council:

Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)*
Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Honours)**
Bachelor of Arts (Honours)*** - Psychology major only.

* CRICOS code: 080522M
** CRICOS code: 031343J
*** CRICOS code: 011854G

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

Applicants must have completed an accredited three year bachelor degree in Psychology or a bachelor degree with an accredited Psychology major, normally within the last ten years.

Applicants are also required to have:

Passed a minimum of 18 units (0.5 FTE) of second year Psychology topics and 18 units (0.5 FTE) of third year Psychology topics; and
Achieved a Flinders equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA) of more than 5.25 out of 7 for second and third year Psychology topics. A Flinders GPA of 5.25 is equivalent to 75% Credit and 25% Distinction grades.
Passed PSYC3007 Research Methods 3 or its third year level equivalent at another university.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Sub-Quota

An annual sub‐quota is available for Indigenous applicants. Applicants that wish to be considered under this sub‐quota must apply in the normal way and are required to submit a Statutory Declaration confirming they are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Sub-quota Statutory Declaration

Career

Why undertake an Honours year in Psychology at Flinders

Next step toward registration as a practicing psychologist in Australia
Fully accredited course by the Australian Psychological Accreditation Council
Undertake your thesis while also taking complementary studies in contemporary issues in psychology and research skills
Enhance critical analysis, creative solutions and research presentation skills
Join psychology professionals who are contributing to above world standard research (Excellence in Research for Australia)
Make industry connections for your career

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 0

Application Fee

AUD

How to Apply

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Find an agent

Many students prefer to use an agent to assist them with the application process. We have a wide range of trusted agents who you can contact to help you through the application process.

Students from certain countries must submit their application through a registered Flinders agent.

The full list of countries requiring agent assistance is here.

If there is not an agent in your country, please contact us for further advice.

Apply online

You can apply to study at Flinders University via an authorised agent in your country, or you may submit your application yourself. Refer to Step 4 to see if you need an Education Agent to assist with your application.

If there is not an agent in your country, please contact us for further advice.

Obtain certified documents

All academic documentation submitted to Flinders electronically must be certified. We also require certified copies of passports for applicants from some countries. Original documentation may be submitted by post or in person, but we are unable to guarantee return of these original documents.

Persons authorised to certify documents within Australia include:

a Justice of the Peace (currently registered in Australia)
a barrister or solicitor
a police officer
an employee of Australia Post
a Flinders International staff member
an official Flinders University agent.

Persons authorised to certify documents outside Australia include:

an Australian Embassy official or Australian Consular official
the registrar of the university that issued the transcript or parchment
a Flinders University staff member
an official Flinders University agent
a Notary Public (excluding India and Nepal).

Submit your application and documents

You will need to upload all required documents prior to being able to submit your application so it is important you have these ready.

File types able to be uploaded include PDF, JPEG, TIF and GIF.

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Flinders University will send you and/or your agent an email confirming we have received your application.

The email will contain your Flinders University Application Number and you should take special note of this as you will need to quote this in any correspondence while your application is being assessed.