Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

This course is tailored for individuals aiming to further their understanding of the complexities of the mind, brain, and behaviour. In the first 3 years you will gain a robust foundation in psychology, aligned with international standards, sensitive to diversity, and grounded in cultural responsiveness and Indigenous perspectives. Learning will take place in the context of applying psychology to solving many of the biggest challenges currently faced by individuals and society, including mental health, climate change and sustainability, misinformation, cybersecurity, ageing populations, human-computer interaction, and more. This is the first step on the path towards becoming a registered psychologist.

The honours year provides advanced job-ready skills in psychological practice and research, and the second step on the path towards becoming a registered psychologist.

Graduates of the 4-year degree are eligible to apply for further training in the APAC Level 3 professional competencies, which form the third step on the pathway towards becoming a professionally accredited psychologist in Australia.

Areas of study

Advanced research methods and data analysis, applied psychological assessment and intervention, brain and behaviour, developmental psychology, forensic psychology, health psychology, mental health and psychological wellbeing, perceptual and cognitive processes, positive psychology, professional and ethical practice in psychology, psychological assessment, psychology career readiness, research methods and statistics, social psychology.

Career opportunities

Psychology graduates work in a variety of roles such as, social worker, government policy analyst, criminal intelligence officer, human resource manager, evaluator, behavioural insights specialist, data analyst, addiction counsellor, child protection officer, cyber behaviour analyst, advertising and marketing executive, human resource manager, people advisor, and researcher. Graduates with a 4-year degree are eligible to pursue a PhD or further training to become a psychologist, including careers in clinical, clinical neuropsychology, community, counselling, educational and developmental, forensic, health, organisational, and sport and exercise psychology.

Students will be provided with valuable opportunities to engage with our industry partners and to participate in research and work-integrated learning.

Professional recognition

The first three years of the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) provide the first step (i.e., APAC Level 1 foundational competencies*) on the pathway towards becoming a professionally accredited psychologist. Students eligible to continue to the honours 4th year complete the second step (i.e., APAC Level 2 pre-professional competencies) on the pathway towards becoming a professionally registered psychologist.

* Our undergraduate psychology courses are accredited by APAC with conditions and are classified as a professional pathway by the Department of Education.

Honours

Students who meet the standard* at the end of 3rd year will continue to the honours 4th year.

* Minimum average mark of 80% across their 10 highest scoring Psychology subjects. Students with a lower average mark may be offered a place in the honours year subject to supervisor capacity or will be awarded the Bachelor of Psychology.

Fees and charges

Refer to UTS current fee information.

Course updates
Courses are added and cancelled throughout the admissions year and course details are subject to change. Check the UAC course search regularly.

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UTS cross-faculty and combined courses
UTS offers many cross-faculty courses and combined courses in the areas of Arts and Social Sciences, Business, Design, Engineering and Information Technology, Health, Law and Science.

UTS also offers a Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation (BCII), a Bachelor of International Studies and a Bachelor of Sustainability and Environment as combined degrees. TD School at UTS also offers a unique future-focused Diploma in Innovation that can be completed in parallel with almost any Bachelor degree and double degree, except BCII. Diploma enrolment is by direct application once at UTS.