Overview

In this Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours from Southern Cross University you will explore pre-professional skills in psychology, such as interview and counselling skills, culturally responsive and ethical practice in psychology, basic assessment strategies in psychology and psychometric theory, and how to appraise evidence-based psychology interventions across different settings.

With the guidance and support of our academics, you will conduct a research project in psychology and grow your understanding of research methodologies and data analysis.

Psychology honours completed after a three-year accredited sequence of study in psychology is the minimum qualification required to apply for the fifth year of accredited study. This is part of the 5+1 pathway for provisional registration as a psychologist in Australia. It is also required training to apply for Clinical Masters programmes and can qualify graduates for entry into postgraduate research programmes such as a PhD.

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Potential occupations

Graduates are highly suitable for employment within various government departments, particularly those connected with health, social and disability services, youth service, corrective services, the armed services, research agencies and education. Graduates might also find employment in the private sector in management, human resources and specialised consultancy services.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Psychology Seminars
Psychology Honours Thesis
Advanced Psychological Data Analysis
Advanced Topics in Professional Psychology
Psychology Assessment and and Intervention Across Settings: Practice, Research and Evaluation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-02 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-03-04 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

96 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Coffs Harbour, Australia
Bilinga, Australia

Disciplines

Psychology Educational Psychology Clinical Psychology View 24 other Bachelors in Clinical Psychology in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

CRICOS: 071465A

must have completed an APAC accredited AQF Level 7 degree, including the 3 year sequence in Psychology stipulated in the APAC Rules and Standards (2019), with a GPA not less than 5.0 (a credit average) across the degree, or

must have completed an APAC accredited postgraduate qualification (e.g. Graduate Diploma in Psychology) providing the APAC 3 year psychology sequence for holders of an AQF Level 7 degree, with a GPA of not less than 5.0 (a credit average)
These qualifications must have been completed within the last 10 years unless approved by the Course Coordinator.
Applicants with international qualifications need to have their qualifications assessed by the Australian Psychological Society (APS).

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Tuition Fees

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26000 AUD / year

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9536 AUD / year

≈ 9536 AUD / year

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