Overview

This Psychological Science (Honours) qualification from 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 program, 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 program can contribute to.

On completion of this program 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 program, that can lead to registration as a psychologist.

The program 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.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research project

Psychological practice

Psychological research methods

Integrating psychological research
Practice

Psychological assessment

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-09 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-03-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-27 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-02-25 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-17 00:00:00 , International

More details

online semester only commerces in Winter Semester

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Ballarat, Australia
Melbourne, Australia
Churchill, Australia

Disciplines

Psychology View 188 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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Other requirements

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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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

34800 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34800 AUD per year during 12 months.
National

9314 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9314 AUD per year during 12 months.

National: Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)

Living costs for Ballarat

1260 - 2250 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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