Overview

This Psychological Science (Honours) qualification delivered by the Federation University Australia comprises of extensive, specialist study in both professional psychology and psychological research. With a strong research emphasis, you will plan, implement and report on a Research Project under supervision, in addition to undertaking a number of core courses (Psychological practice, Psychological research, Integrating research and practice and Psychological assessment).

As this is an Honours programme, it is aimed at students who wish to engage in research and professional practice in the field of psychology.

Career opportunities

Counsellor
Mental health case manager
Mental health clinician
Research assistant
Psychologist

The above are a few examples of the career opportunities that this programme can contribute to.

On completion of this programme you will be eligible to apply for positions that facilitate the supervision pathway to registration as a psychologist in Australia or for further postgraduate study in psychology such as a Masters programme, that can lead to registration as a psychologist.

The programme aims to maintain a balance between general and specialist fields, as well as between professional practice and research. Thus, it offers the opportunity for further specialist training, as well as developing skills for those who wish to assume various research, welfare or counselling positions.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research project

Psychological practice

Psychological research methods

Integrating psychological research
Practice

Psychological assessment

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-09 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-27 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-25 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-17 00:00:00 , International

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online semester only commerces in Winter Semester

Language

English

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65

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Ballarat, Australia
Berwick, Australia
Churchill, Australia

Disciplines

Psychology View 191 other Bachelors in Psychology in Australia

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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100

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65

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7

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General requirements

CRICOS code: 088971K
Completion within the last 10 years of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited, three-year sequence in psychology and qualified for an APAC-accredited undergraduate degree (or overseas equivalent, as determined by the Australian Psychological Society). A minimum grade point average of 5.0 (Credit) is required. GPA is calculated using ALL second and third year psychology courses only.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

37600 AUD / year

≈ 37600 AUD / year
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Citizens or residents

9537 AUD / year

≈ 9537 AUD / year

Additional Details

National: Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)

Living costs

Ballarat

Australia

1260 - 2250 AUD / month

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Credits

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