Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

University of New South Wales

Australia, Sydney

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University of New South Wales

Australia , Sydney

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

088874M

Application Fee

AUD 150

Credit point

192 Points

Campuses

Kensington

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesJuly-2026

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 56,500 / year

Next Intake July-2026

Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

About

Uncover why we think and act the way we do with the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours). Psychology is one of the most interesting and challenging areas of scientific inquiry with the potential to benefit both individuals and society as a whole.

This degree explores the science of behaviour and mental processes, providing you with an understanding of the brain, cognitive and decision-making processes and mental health. Your study will include:

memory
learning
cognition
perception
neuroscience
language
developmental psychology
forensic psychology
social psychology
abnormal psychology.

At the completion of this degree, you can head out into the workforce or continue along the path to becoming a registered psychologist with an area of practice endorsement by completing an additional two-year master’s degree in psychology.

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.

Join a supportive student community
The Psychology Peer Mentoring Program has been helping first-year students make a successful transition to university for over 20 years. The program matches small groups of first-year students with a pair of third-year students majoring in psychology. Your mentors will provide guidance on topics like exam preparation, careers within psychology and time management.

The UNSW Psychology Society (PsychSoc) brings students together to help you make the most of your time at university. Whether you’re looking for social events, academic help or career information, PsychSoc has you covered.

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Requirements

Entry Requirements

Great Britain General Certificate of Education (GCE A levels)

15.0

All applicants must present a minimum of two Advanced Level (A2) subjects. Entry Scores are calculated from the best two, three, or four A2 Level subjects (excluding repeated subjects) using the following values: A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 and E=1.

International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)

37.0

Entry criteria is based on scores required for entry into UNSW in 2024 and are only applicable if the Diploma has been completed. Students currently attempting the IB Diploma or Bilingual Diploma can apply directly to UNSW or through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) (after 2016)

1310.0

Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) based on the total of evidence-based reading and writing and mathematical test scores. Must be provided in conjunction with evidence of successful completion of senior secondary studies.

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

This program is designed to match global career opportunities, preparing you for work in a range of organisational settings. We’ll equip you with an understanding of assessment, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of problems at an individual and organisational level.

Pathway to registration
A minimum six-year sequence of education and training in psychology is required to become eligible for registration as a psychologist in Australia. This degree is a four-stage full-time program that’ll give you the best preparation to become a registered psychologist. It’s fully accredited and satisfies the minimum requirement for provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.

Work across a range of industries
You can work in a range of organisations within the public and private sector, such as public, community and occupational health, counselling, developmental care, management consultancy, human resources, recruitment, training and development, industrial relations, banking, journalism, marketing, business, retail management and statistical and data analysis.

Career outlook
As psychology informs a range of diverse industries, the number of available jobs is increasing. Within the next five years, job openings are expected to increase by 30%, which means that each year, 7,600 new jobs will be generated.^*

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Accreditation

This degree is a four-stage full-time program that’ll give you the best preparation to become a registered psychologist. It’s fully accredited and satisfies the minimum requirement for provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.

Our alumni

“Studying the Bachelor of Psychology at UNSW opened my eyes to the breadth and depth with which psychology actually applies to every aspect of working life – be that in a clinical, academic or corporate setting. Having an understanding of human behaviour and why people do what they do at a neurological and psycho-social level has undoubtedly helped me to better work with colleagues, work with clients, lead teams and influence change.”

Sucheta Gorolay

Manager & Organisational Psychologist, Bendelta