Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) and Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology provides you with an opportunity to continue undergraduate studies at a higher level, specialising in a particular area of interest.  This program aims to develop your ability to generate new knowledge and develop new ideas out of existing knowledge. 

Candidates with honours are particularly sought after by employers and can choose from more interesting research and development positions because of their extra skills and proven abilities.  At CQUniversity, we have developed a challenging program that aims to prepare you for either full research masters or PhD degrees should you be interested in further study.

Completing an honours degree involves an additional full-time year of study (or the equivalent) following completion of a bachelor program, or alternatively additional study with a research element included in the final year or years of a bachelor program.

What am I studying?

Humanities, psychology and social work are areas of study that focus on human society, individuals and their relationships, human culture and the contemporary world. They explore how humans recognise, record and debate human practises, meanings and values, including the human condition and how society operates.

More specifically, humanities, psychology and social work incorporate disciplines such as psychology, social work, writing, history, geography and environment, as well as professional communication and journalism leading to a diverse range of careers.  Study in humanities, psychology and social work develops life long skills such as critical thinking, research and investigation, communication, design and planning which can assist in all careers and in day-to-day life, in fact,   many of Australia’s politicians have studied similar programs.

Why Study Arts and Humanities at CQUniversity

CQUniversity offers programs in humanities, psychology and social sciences in the areas of arts, professional communication, social work, psychology and human services.

These programs are dynamic and diverse,providing a solid basis for a range of career options. Our programs assist in developing your critical-thinking skills, oral and written communication techniques, research ability and capacity for further independent study.

Work experience and practical projects have also been integrated into many of our programs to ensure that your learning is relevant to your chosen career and provides you with the skills you will need in the workforce.

Our lecturers and academics are leaders in their respective fields and bring a wealth of practical knowledge and real-life experience from which you can learn. Our programs have been designed as a way to launch your career or to allow you to pursue specialist postgraduate studies and higher research degrees, which are also offered at CQUniversity.

Entry Requirements

This program is open to students who have completed an undergraduate degree from a recognised higher education institution and who have achieved at least a credit average (grade point average of 5.5) in the discipline area in which they intend to study for honours.

In psychology, you must have completed an accredited undergraduate psychology program. In sociology, you must have completed the required courses marked with an asterisk (*) in the Sociology Plan in the Bachelor of Arts or equivalent.

Career Opportunities

On completing a Bachelor of Arts (Honours), you will have the opportunity to increase your career prospects in a number of areas such as education, government, health care, community development, writing, media and communications, counselling, research, political advocacy or social work based on the majors undertaken. 

Program Structure

The Honours program consists of 50 percent (24 units of credit) coursework and 50 percent (24 units of credit) dissertation. Coursework consists of four courses or equivalent based on assessment. Details of the assessment and word length of the dissertation will be advised by program coordinator.

Course Information

For example courses you could study as part of the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) program please click here.

As CQUniversity is committed to providing quality, up-to-date and relevant education, please note courses are refreshed regularly and may not be an exact indication of course availability for your study. Please call 13CQUni 13 27 86 if you have specific questions regarding course information regarding your specific application.

Residential School and Study Requirements

If you wish to complete the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology, you must attend compulsory residential schools.  Please click here for further information.

Professional Recognition

The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).