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Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)

Program overview

The Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) is the second step on the pathway to becoming a registered psychologist.  It follows on from the bachelor’s degree, allowing you to develop your knowledge further and apply it to a specified research project.

Under the guidance of your supervisor, you will be fully trained in research methods, psychometrics, statistics, and data analytics as you work towards the submission of your final thesis.  Tailor your studies to your interests, with elective studies in your choice of forensic psychology, neuropsychology, clinical psychology and more.

Upon completion of the Honours program, graduates will be eligible to apply for provisional registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA) and progress to a master’s level program.

Bond’s School of Psychology has earned a reputation as a leader in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research.  It offers the full suite of psychology qualifications required to gain registration as a practising psychologist; all of which are accredited by the Australian Psychological Accreditation Council (APAC) and approved by the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA).

This program is recognised by APAC as the equivalent of the fourth year of the six-year psychology training pathway.  You can complete this qualification in just 8 months and the full pathway to registration in 4 years 8 months.
 

Program code: HS-22002

CRICOS code: 063047G

Program overview

The Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) is the second step on the pathway to becoming a registered psychologist.  It follows on from the bachelor’s degree, allowing you to develop your knowledge further and apply it to a specified research project.

Under the guidance of your supervisor, you will be fully trained in research methods, psychometrics, statistics, and data analytics as you work towards the submission of your final thesis.  Tailor your studies to your interests, with elective studies in your choice of forensic psychology, neuropsychology, clinical psychology and more.

Upon completion of the Honours program, graduates will be eligible to apply for provisional registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA) and progress to a master’s level program.

Bond’s School of Psychology has earned a reputation as a leader in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research.  It offers the full suite of psychology qualifications required to gain registration as a practising psychologist; all of which are accredited by the Australian Psychological Accreditation Council (APAC) and approved by the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA).

This program is recognised by APAC as the equivalent of the fourth year of the six-year psychology training pathway.  You can complete this qualification in just 8 months and the full pathway to registration in 4 years 8 months.
 

Program code: HS-22002

CRICOS code: 063047G

The pathway to becoming a registered psychologist

About this program

The Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) is designed to provide students with an integrated, comprehensive, and complete education in the discipline of Psychology. Students undertake advanced training in a range of methodological (research methods, psychometrics, statistics) and applied areas, and develop competence in conducting research. All applied material is based on the scientist-practitioner model, and evidence-based approaches to psychological intervention are stressed. The Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) provides students with advanced education and training in the core Psychology graduate attributes, including but not limited to the following:

  • Advanced theoretical and empirical knowledge in some of the core research areas of the discipline;
  • Knowledge of the theoretical and empirical bases underpinning the construction, implementation and interpretation of some of the most widely used cognitive and personality assessments; knowledge of the theoretical and empirical bases underpinning evidenced based approached to psychological intervention;
  • Explaining how the science and practice of psychology is influenced by social, historical, professional and cultural contexts.

The Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) prepares graduates for a career in Psychology. On completion of this course, graduates may apply for provisional registration as a Psychologist providing they enrol in further postgraduate studies or undertake two years’ supervised training.

What you'll be studying

  • Semester 1

    You will start preparing for your thesis by covering foundational Multivariate Research Methods and research ethics, Human Experimental Psychology, and an elective.

Program features

  • Small Group Learning

    As a Fourth Year student, you will have access to our dedicated Fourth Year Lab, equipped with the latest data analysis software, which provides a quiet place for you to develop your research findings.  Experience small group learning in areas of applied psychology, taught by internationally recognised experts in clinical, cognitive, forensic and neuropsychology.

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Inherent requirements

Inherent requirements are the essential abilities, knowledge and skills required to successfully complete the program. Learn more about the inherent requirements and make an informed decision about your capacity to undertake the program.

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Hear from our Bondies

  • "After completing my Bachelor of Psychology at another university, an institution of over 23,000 students, attending Bond was a welcomed change. Rather than just being a face in the crowd, the small classes at Bond enable lecturers to know each student individually and provide them with more in-depth help in and out of the classroom. I’ve enjoyed the student culture at Bond, and the opportunity to make friends so easily at the numerous student clubs and exciting events held throughout the year."

    Ingrid Glanowski - Alumna
  • "I chose to study psychology to channel my unique life experience, mentoring skills, and love for biological science to make positive changes in people’s lives. My experiences at Bond continue to challenge me to be the best version of myself, both as a scholar, and an everyday person. Every staff member offers personalised, supportive assistance; something that encouraged me to excel throughout my fast-tracked undergraduate degree – resulting in receiving valedictorian of my graduating cohort."

    Rhianna Lovegrove - Alumna
  • School of Psychology

    Our Psychology academics are recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise and are dedicated to supporting students through their journey at Bond. Our academics partake in ongoing research, including interests such as addiction, arson, human cognition and development, mental health, mindfulness, neuroeducation via virtual reality, personality and behaviour, spatial navigation 3D, trauma and family violence.

    Dr Bruce Watt - Head of Discipline
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Hear from our Bondies

  • "After completing my Bachelor of Psychology at another university, an institution of over 23,000 students, attending Bond was a welcomed change. Rather than just being a face in the crowd, the small classes at Bond enable lecturers to know each student individually and provide them with more in-depth help in and out of the classroom. I’ve enjoyed the student culture at Bond, and the opportunity to make friends so easily at the numerous student clubs and exciting events held throughout the year."

    Ingrid Glanowski - Alumna
  • School of Psychology

    Our Psychology academics are recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise and are dedicated to supporting students through their journey at Bond. Our academics partake in ongoing research, including interests such as addiction, arson, human cognition and development, mental health, mindfulness, neuroeducation via virtual reality, personality and behaviour, spatial navigation 3D, trauma and family violence.

    Dr Bruce Watt - Head of Discipline
  • "I chose to study psychology to channel my unique life experience, mentoring skills, and love for biological science to make positive changes in people’s lives. My experiences at Bond continue to challenge me to be the best version of myself, both as a scholar, and an everyday person. Every staff member offers personalised, supportive assistance; something that encouraged me to excel throughout my fast-tracked undergraduate degree – resulting in receiving valedictorian of my graduating cohort."

    Rhianna Lovegrove - Alumna
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