Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)

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Duration

1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Location

Online

Next start term

Term 1, 2027

Study mode

Online

Course code

CC42

First-year fee

A$36,720 (2026 Indicative)

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Overview

Study the Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) to become eligible for provisional registration as a psychologist in Australia.

The Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) is designed for graduates who wish to complete an accredited fourth year in psychology to become eligible for provisional registration as a psychologist within Australia. Eligibility for entry to this course requires successful completion of an accredited three-year course in psychology within the past 10 years, which includes foundational competencies (as specified by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)) and successful completion of year 3 advanced research methods and statistics.

In the Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours), you will successfully complete 48 units of credit to satisfy the requirements of the award. You will be introduced to applied and professional uses of psychology as well as professional ethics and an appreciation of the social and cultural contexts of psychological research and professional practice. You will also undertake advanced research training and have the opportunity to conduct your original piece of research that may lead to publication in a professional journal. Successful completion of this course will fulfil the pre-professional competencies and standards of a Psychology Honours degree as specified by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).

Residential schools

You will be required to attend a compulsory residential school during your course. If studying these units during Term 1, the residential school will generally be held at CQU Rockhampton. If completing these units during Term 2, the residential school will generally be held at CQU Adelaide. Final details of residential school scheduling will be released to students closer to the residential school.

Study Experience

Discover more about your psychology honours degree, offering flexible study options and seamless pathways to your career as a Registered Psychologist. Click 'Explore Study Experience' for more information.

Residential Schools
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Career Opportunities

Successful completion of the Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) qualifies you to apply for provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia and allows you to work across a wide and diverse range of areas including:

child safety officer
clinical work
counselling
neuropsychology
child development
education
forensic
health
organisational and sports psychology
school guidance officer
teaching and research.

Structure & Availability

The course structure and available locations can change depending on when you want to study.

You can choose the intake that best suits you in the drop-down menu below. Visit the Academic Calendars webpage for key dates relevant to your chosen intake.

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Your Course

You must complete six units. (48 credits):

1
The core structure (6 units)

Unit Details

The units you'll study are listed below. Click on a unit to learn more.

Additional Information

Professional Recognition

Professional Practice - Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)

Core

The Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) as a fourth-year program in psychology and is delivered in accordance with the pre-professional (Level 2) competencies. If you seek a career as a registered psychologist, successful completion of this degree will make you eligible to apply for an accredited postgraduate degree in psychology.

Residential Schools

There is a compulsory residential school for the units PSYC14053 Pre-professional Practice of Psychology and PSYC14051 Research Project A within the first term of commencing the course.

Credit Transfer not permitted

Credit transfers are not granted for Level 4 units. As such, you are not eligible to receive credit for any units within this course.

Requirements

To Be Eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.

Fees & Scholarships

Intakes

Course Fees

This is an approximate cost of enrolling in this course, shown in Australian dollars (A$), for one academic year and is based on a full-time study load (8 units over 2 terms).

Your actual fees may vary, depending on the units that you select to study and your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change.

International Course Fees

Additional costs

Please note there may be other costs involved apart from your tuition fee.

Scholarships

International students from selected regions may be eligible for scholarships.

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How to Apply

Places in this course are limited, so we encourage you to apply early. You can apply through an agent for expert guidance, or directly via iStart, our online application system for international students if you’re in Australia.

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