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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).

Every international student application is considered for a scholarship
Whether you’re living in Australia or overseas, you’re automatically considered for a scholarship of up to 20% off your course fees. Please check our updated entry requirements.

Due to limited capacity, students will be unable to defer their place in this course.

Start dates

Hawthorn campus

Semester 1 - 4 March 2019

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Duration

1 Year/s

Full-time

CRICOS code

088387D

Fees

A$38000 (annual for 2019)*

The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.

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.
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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.

Core studies

5 units (87.5 credit points)

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

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 + Elective units + Signature Series

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.

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.

Elective units

Any of the following units may be undertaken.

Units	Unit codes	Credit points
Neuropsychology Methods	NEU40001	12.6
Neuroscience Methods	NEU40002	12.5
Current Issues in Social Psychology	PSY40004	12.5
Counselling Psychology	PSY40008	12.5

Signature Series

A Swinburne education prepares you for life. That’s why we’ve developed the Swinburne Signature Series. It’s a suite of study opportunities that embody Swinburne’s ethos – of confidence, clarity and adventure. These opportunities give our students something extra; whether that’s a new perspective on the world through a Study Tour unit, an expanded sense of possibilities through our Innovation Minor, or a deeper understanding and respect for culture through our Indigenous Minor. Like Swinburne University itself, our Signature Series will grow and adapt to reflect the evolving issues of the day.

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.

How to enter this course

- Entry requirements and English language requirements.

Entry requirements

A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) can now be done on campus in Hawthorn at Room 132, Building TD. Book now or call +61 3 9214 3584 for more information.

Applicants from Australian universities who have completed an APAC- (Australian Psychology Accreditation Council) accredited three-year sequence in psychology are eligible to apply for graduate entry to the fourth year of the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours). Entry is competitive with selection based on academic results for all core second and third year subjects that are part of an accredited psychology undergraduate degree. To be eligible to apply, students must achieve a minimum of a distinction average (70%) in core psychology units at the third year level.

Applicants who have completed a psychology major at an overseas university must provide evidence that their degree meets the requirements of an accredited Australian undergraduate degree in psychology.

Students admitted to the course with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be eligible for academic credit and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

English language requirements

Satisfactory completion of one of the following:

minimum IELTS overall band of 7.0 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 7.0
TOEFL iBT (internet-based) minimum score of 95, with a reading band no less than 20 and writing band no less than 22
Pearson (PTE) minimum score of 66 (no communicative skills less than 58)
any other equivalent assessment of English language proficiency.

Find out more about English language requirements.

Pathways

Pathways allow students to progress from one qualification to another where the first course is recognised as an entry requirement and/or provides advanced standing to the second.

Learn more about pathways.

How to apply

This course is closed for new enrolments.