Overview

Develop advanced, independent research skills and work towards a career as a professional psychologist or academic researcher with the Bachelor of Psychological Sciences (Honours).

If you’ve already completed an accredited Australian Psychology undergraduate degree, then this qualification is for you.

The skills you’ll learn will further prepare you for postgraduate studies in specialist areas including: clinical psychology, organisational psychology, sports psychology, or a career in research.

Check the Bachelor of Psychological Sciences (Honours) course handbook
There's still time to apply for Semester 1, 2025

Don't wait another year. Submit an application now and start your studies on Monday 3 March.

Skills you’ll learn

  • Explaining key theories and methods
  • Conduct of psychological research
  • Strategies for psychological practice
  • Explain principles of psychological interventions
  • Communication skills

Your career opportunities

  • Psychologist (with further studies)
  • Social welfare consultant
  • Medical researcher
  • Clinical worker
  • Health officer
  • Child development officer

Key codes

CRICOS course code
0100754
International student visa

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.

Professional accreditations

Why Swinburne?

Ranked top 250 in the world for the subject of psychology

Times Higher Education World University Ranking by Subject 2023

83.5% of students found employment within 4 months of graduating