Bachelor of Psychology (Hons)

The four year Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) degree was offered for the first time in 1995.  Students enrolled in this program undertake a concentrated study of the discipline of psychology including pre-professional courses at third and fourth year. The degree has proven to be very popular with prospective students and, in each year since its introduction, the score for admission into the program has been exceptionally high.

Official University figures show that the B.Psych(Hons) course:

• has one of the highest demands in the University (In 2007 the ratio of preferences 1 and 2 to offers required
  was 6.79 compared to a University average of 1.68)
• very high student progress rates (95% in 2006)
• very low drop-out rates (5% in 2006)
• one of the highest rates of student satisfaction, as measured by the Course Evaluation Questionnaire

Course rules and topic information

The University Calendar contains course aims, topic information, course rules, and admission requirements for the Bachelor of Psychology (Hons).

Information for prospective students

The University Courses and Programs site provides an overview of the course, the admission requirements for both year 12 students and non-school leavers (including most recent TER), career opportunities upon graduation, as well as contacts for further information.

How to apply

Applications for admission to the Bachelor of Psychology (Hons) are processed through SATAC.

Information about admission requirements can be obtained from the Admissions Office.

1st Year Enrolment Guide

The 2008 Enrolment Guide handbook can be downloaded in Rich Text Format (RTF) here.

Course handbook

The 2007 course handbook can be downloaded in Rich Text Format (RTF). Information contained in the Undergraduate Programs in Psychology handbook is accurate at the time of publication (November 2006). Alterations are reflected in the information available at the University Courses and Programs site.