The Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) is a one-year program for high-performing students that encompasses history, ethics and insight into contemporary issues in psychology. You’ll also undertake an independent research project with an esteemed academic supervisor, which lays the foundation for further psychology qualifications. The Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) consists of a year-long major independent research project (completed under the guidance of an academic supervisor), and a thesis based on the project. In addition, you'll complete advanced core and elective coursework.
The research project may be undertaken in most areas of psychology, such as:
psychopathology
behavioural neuroscience
cognitive science
cognition and perception
forensic psychology
social, personality and developmental psychology.
The coursework requirement includes content that encompasses history, professional ethics, evidence-based practice and advanced coverage of selected contemporary issues in psychology.
This degree also provides an academic foundation for you to continue on to a master's by coursework, a master's by research or a PhD.
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February 2027
Kensington Campus
UNSW Sydney, High St,
Kensington,
New South Wales,
2052, Sydney, Australia
External applicants - The number of places available for external applicants (if any) varies from year to year and depends upon the availability of School resources. The minimum requirement for eligibility to apply for the honours year is to complete an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited undergraduate (or bridging) sequence in psychology, with a psychology WAM of 80 or better, within the last 10 years. Those with international psychology qualifications must have them assessed by the Australian Psychological Society (APS) prior to submitting an application. A psychology WAM of 80 is the minimum eligibility requirement but does not guarantee a place.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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