Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)

University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)

The Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) is a one-year program for high-performing students that encompasses history, ethics and insight into contemporary issues in psychology. You’ll also undertake an independent research project with an esteemed academic supervisor, which lays the foundation for further psychology qualifications. 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.