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Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)

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Admission criteria

Completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited three-year sequence of study in psychology, or equivalent. Applicants are assessed on academic merit only and must have achieved a minimum GPA of 2.0 on the Bond University 4-point scale (or 65%) for all second and third level psychology subjects in their undergraduate studies.

Additional entry requirements

This program has some additional entry requirements that must be met in order to gain entry to this program.

English language proficiency requirements

Bond's programs are taught and assessed in English, so depending on your educational background and citizenship, you may be required to provide evidence that your English language ability meets our requirements. This may include submitting results from an approved English Language Test taken in the past two years - you can see the required results for the most common approved tests below. There are other ways to demonstrate English language proficiency and gain entry into this program, including demonstrating prior study in English, or other qualifications. If your qualification does not meet the English language requirements then you will need to provide an English proficiency test for admission.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Overall score 6.5 with no sub score less than 6.0
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic Overall score 58 with no Communicative Scores below 50
Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT)
Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT) Overall score 79 (no scores below 21 in Writing, 18 in Speaking, and 16 in Reading and Listening)

Information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders

We proudly support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applications in gaining entry to Bond. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to contact the Bond University Nyombil Centre for advice and assistance in applying to and studying at Bond.

Credit for prior learning

If you have completed previous tertiary studies, you may be able to gain credit for previous subjects. To apply, you will need to submit your academic transcripts to the Office of Future Students, including detailed subject outlines or course descriptions for each relevant subject. We're here to help you through this process.

Application deadlines 2024

January semester (241)

Cut-off date for all Applications to be lodgedMidnight, 14 December     
2023
Deadline to submit completed Transcript for final GPA if conditional offer has been made previously:
Gold Coast, Brisbane and Northern New South Wales ApplicantsMonday 8 January 2024
Interstate & Other ApplicantsMidnight, 14 December 2023*
Mandatory Fourth Year OrientationThursday 11 January 2024

May semester (242)

Cut-off date for all Applications to be lodgedMidnight, Thursday 18 April 2024
Deadline to submit completed Transcript for final GPA if conditional offer has been made previously:
Gold Coast, Brisbane and Northern New South Wales ApplicantsMonday 6 May 2024
Interstate & Other ApplicantsMidnight, Thursday 18 April 2024*
Mandatory Fourth Year OrientationThursday 9 May 2024

September semester (243)

Cut-off date for all Applications to be lodgedMidnight, Thursday 15 August 2024
Deadline to submit completed Transcript for final GPA if conditional offer has been made previously:
Gold Coast, Brisbane and Northern New South Wales ApplicantsMonday 2 September 2024
Interstate & Other ApplicantsMidnight, Thursday 15 August 2024*
Mandatory Fourth Year OrientationThursday 5 September 2024

*Allows time for applicants to relocate and be present at the Mandatory Orientation

Application deadlines 2025

January semester (251)

Cut-off date for all Applications to be lodgedMidnight, 12 December     
2024
Deadline to submit completed Transcript for final GPA if conditional offer has been made previously:
Gold Coast, Brisbane and Northern New South Wales ApplicantsMonday 6 January 2025
Interstate & Other ApplicantsMidnight, 12 December 2024*
Mandatory Fourth Year OrientationThursday 9 January 2025

May semester (252)

Cut-off date for all Applications to be lodgedMidnight, Thursday 17 April 2025
Deadline to submit completed Transcript for final GPA if conditional offer has been made previously:
Gold Coast, Brisbane and Northern New South Wales ApplicantsMonday 5 May 2025
Interstate & Other ApplicantsMidnight, Thursday 17 April 2025*
Mandatory Fourth Year OrientationThursday 8 May 2025

September semester (253)

Cut-off date for all Applications to be lodgedMidnight, Thursday 14 August 2025
Deadline to submit completed Transcript for final GPA if conditional offer has been made previously:
Gold Coast, Brisbane and Northern New South Wales ApplicantsMonday 1 September 2025
Interstate & Other ApplicantsMidnight, Thursday 14 August 2025*
Mandatory Fourth Year OrientationThursday 4 September 2025

*Allows time for applicants to relocate and be present at the Mandatory Orientation

2023 student profile

The table below gives an indication of the peer cohort for new students who commenced in the January 2023 semester in the Faculty of Society & Design.
 

Applicant 2023
Number of students Percentage of all students
(A) Higher Education Study 15 14%
(B) Vocational Education and Training (VET) Study 5 5%
(C) Work and Life Experience N/A N/A
(D) Recent Secondary Education:
Admitted solely on basis of OP/ATAR 16 15%
Admitted where both OP/ATAR and additional criteria were considered N/A N/A
Admitted on basis of other criteria only and OPATAR was not a factor 51 47%
International Students 22 20%
All Students 109 100%

Notes

  • “< 5” The number of students is less than 5.
  • N/A Students not accepted in this category.
  • N/P Not published. The number of students is hidden to prevent the calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students.
  • The All Students number include students who commenced a combined degree which include programs in this Faculty.

Pathway programs

CRICOS Code: 062655C

Bachelor of Psychological Science - HS-20035

  • Psychology, Criminology, and Social Sciences
  • 2 years (6 semesters)
  • Bachelor Degree
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