Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) - Graduate Entry
Blended learning – on-campus and digital learning
This course has been discontinued - this course is closed for new enrolments, the information on this page is provided for continuing students.
The Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) - Graduate Entry provides students who have completed an APAC-accredited three-year psychology sequence with the opportunity to join the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) to complete a fourth year of APAC-accredited study.
In this course, you’ll complete an original research project as well as pre-professional training. The course is designed to prepare you for postgraduate studies in specialist areas of professional psychology such as counselling, clinical, organisational or sports psychology, or to pursue a career in research.
The Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) is professionally accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).
Due to limited capacity, students will be unable to defer their place in this course.
Course details
- Course structure, career opportunities and professional recognition.
Course structure
Successful completion of the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) - Graduate Entry requires students to complete units of study to the value of 100 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.
View course rules and special requirements
Note: Students must successfully complete a three-year APAC-accredited psychology sequence and apply for credit to be eligible to undertake the units of study listed below.
From cognitive neuroscience to dyslexia, we cover a range of fields in psychology. Find a supervisor who specialises in your chosen area.
| Units | Unit codes | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Quantitative Methods * | PSY40001 | 12.5 |
| Honours Thesis B * | PSY40002 | 25 |
| Ethical and Professional Issues * | PSY40005 | 12.5 |
| Psychological Assessment * | PSY40006 | 12.5 |
| Honours Thesis A * | PSY40009 | 25 |
*Outcome unit – completion demonstrates the attainment of course learning outcomes
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Other studies
1 unit (12.5 credit points)
Choose from a combination of the following course components to complete 12.5 credit points of other study. Students may also select elective units (12.5 credit points each).
Work Integrated Learning
Swinburne's Work Integrated Learning program provides additional opportunities for you to gain valuable skills and real industry experience in the form of placements, internships or study tours - all while earning credit towards your degree.
Choose a Work Integrated Learning option:
You'll get paid to work in an area related to your field of study for 12 months, where you'll combine hands-on learning with academic submissions, workplace reflection and feedback from your host organisation. Most students undertake their placements in the third year of their degree, so you’ll want to map out your electives as soon as you can and register for a placement at least 6 months before your preferred start date.
The Professional Placement co-major has four 25 credit point units.
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You'll get paid to work in an area related to your field of study for 6 months, where you'll combine hands-on learning with academic submissions, workplace reflection and feedback from your host organisation. Most students undertake their placements in the third year of their degree, so you’ll want to map out your electives as soon as you can and register for a placement at least 6 months before your preferred start date.
The Professional Placement minor has two 25 credit point units.
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A Professional Internship is all about gaining valuable real-world skills in your area of study all while earning credit points towards your degree. Plus, it looks great on your CV as it shows you’ve had real industry experience before you’ve even graduated!
You might choose to complete your internship part-time over a semester or in a more intensive block during Summer or Winter terms.
Travel overseas, discover other cultures, enrich your professional experience and enhance your CV all while gaining credit towards your course.
- Full-time study: 100 credit points/eight standard units of study per year
- Part-time study: 50 credit points/four standard units of study per year
- One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study)
- See the course planner for an example degree structure
Course learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), graduates will be able to:
- systematically review and critically evaluate research from a variety of sources to inform their knowledge and conceptual understandings in social and behavioural sciences, and psychology
- formulate arguments that are fit for purpose and demonstrate an understanding of the relevant theories and evidence in behavioural studies and psychology
- critically analyse information to generate creative solutions to solve complex problems in the area of social and behavioural sciences and psychology
- define and integrate theoretical principles and apply these in their disciplinary areas of expertise
- apply knowledge and skills with responsibility and accountability for their own learning and practice, individually and in collaboration with others
- interpret and communicate ideas, problems and arguments in modes suitable to a range of audiences using a range of media
- coherently articulate a line of reasoning demonstrating cultural sensitivity and apply a framework to analyse and offer solutions to ethical dilemmas in local and international context
- demonstrate an advanced level of knowledge about the theories and research methods in psychology
- analyse, consolidate, synthesise and evaluate psychology knowledge with a considerable degree of intellectual independence
- design and conduct a coherent, substantial, independent research project and successfully execute it in a timely and self-directed manner
- communicate and defend psychological arguments to specialist and non-specialist audiences in oral and written form
- apply psychological theories, research principles and skills in order to problem-solve in a range of research settings and contexts
- practice ethical awareness, collegiality and respect in academic and professional contexts
- plan and manage their own time and project work effectively by prioritising competing demands and deadlines.
Career opportunities
Future career options for graduates of this degree may include social welfare consultant, medical researcher, child safety officer, health officer, clinical worker and child development officer.
Graduates seeking general registration as practicing psychologists in Australia must successfully graduate from an accredited postgraduate program, such as the Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology), Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology) or Doctor of Psychology (Clinical and Forensic Psychology), or undergo a two-year supervised internship program.
For more detailed information on Australian requirements for registration as a psychologist, visit the Australian Psychological Society website.
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) is professionally accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council.
Fees
Find out more about fees.
Scholarships
At Swinburne scholarships are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. Scholarships are available for both commencing and current students.
How to enter this course
- Entry requirements, credit transfer and recognition of prior learning.