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Bachelor of Psychological Science Honours

ProviderCharles Darwin University
Course code: SIA-219258UniversityStudy area: Society and CultureCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

Are you a high-achieving psychology student, who wants to distinguish yourself from other graduates, advance your knowledge of psychological assessment and intervention and research a topic you love? If you answered yes, then the Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) could be your next step. The Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) is an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited fourth-year program. The Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) course is designed to equip you with an in-depth understanding of the application of psychological theories to practice and advance your capacity to design, conduct, interpret, and communicate impactful research. Our program also provides students with in-demand interdisciplinary skills that are highly valued by employers in human-centred professions and to help people achieve their full potential. We understand the need for flexible study options, and our course is offered with full-time or part-time options and can be completed online. We actively encourage applications from First Nations Australians who have completed an APAC accredited three-year undergraduate sequence in Psychology. We understand that undertaking further study can involve a significant financial challenge and we encourage First Nations applicants who have a passion for and commitment to the study of Psychology to contact the Faculty of Health in relation to seeking opportunities for financial support while studying. Students in our Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) course will have a range of opportunities to learn, grow and develop during their studies, including: Support from passionate, dedicated academic supervisors who will help to build your research skills and capabilities, with helpful advice and guidance for those interested in pursuing a Higher Degree by Research (e. g. PhD) and academic career pathway Completing evidenced-based units taught by academic and clinical experts to help you develop the foundations for future professional practice and career Conducting independent research in an area of psychology (or other related discipline) that is of interest to you and aligns with our areas of focus Developing experience in how psychological science is disseminated, including the process of publishing your research findings in high-impact scientific journals Accessing state-of-the-art technology and facilities, including CDU's Wellness Centre within the Faculty of Health "Health Hub. ".

Entry requirements

Review the available standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.

Standard entry

Successful completion of the following:

  • An APAC accredited three-year undergraduate psychology sequence or the CDU Bachelor of Psychological Science degree.
  • A GPA of at least 5. 0.
  • And, credit in units equivalent to PSY247/PSY248 Research Design and Analysis and PSY347/PSY337 Advanced Research Design and Analysis.

If you undertook equivalent units at an institution other than CDU, you will be required to attach your unit outlines to your application.

Applicants who have completed CDU's WPSYG1 Bachelor of Psychological Science (Graduate Entry) plus a three-year bachelor degree are also eligible for entry.

  • Alternative assessment provisions are available for First Nations Australians who have completed an APAC accredited three-year undergraduate sequence in Psychology.
English requirement
Cambridge C1 Advanced 169, no component below 169Cambridge C2 Proficiency 169, no component below 169IELTS Academic 6, no band below 6PTE Academic 50, no component below 50TOEFL iBT 60, no component below 18

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Past Offers

Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.

Scored cases
Source countriesBangladesh · India
Common pathwayBachelor background
Target levelMaster degree
Offer fieldsBusiness Enterprises · Information Systems
1
BangladeshBachelor background
Master of Teaching (Secondary)Master degree · Business Enterprises · In Australia
GPA / 4.0GPA 3.5/4.03.50 · strong band · approx. top 10-15%
2
BangladeshBachelor background
Master of Business Administration Sustainable LeadershipMaster degree · Sustainable Leadership · In Australia
GPA / 4.0GPA 3.5/4.03.50 · strong band · approx. top 10-15%
3
IndiaBachelor background
Master of NursingMaster degree · Nursing · In Australia
ib guessIB 8.08/45.0lower band · approx. top 80-85%
4
BangladeshBachelor background
Master of Information TechnologyMaster degree · Information Systems · In Australia
gpa 4GPA 3.5/4.0strong band · approx. top 10-15%

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

Course curriculum not yet available

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