Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours

• Learn through advanced seminars, independent research, and close supervision from academic staff.
• Choose your Psychology electives around your interests and career ambitions.
• Complete a research project, either as a traditional independent project or as part of an industry-engaged group research project working with community or organisational partners.

To enrol in the BPsycSc(Hons), you will need to have one of the following from previous study:

• a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, with at least a B+ grade average in 75 points of your 300-level Psychology courses (including at least a B+ in PSYC375 or equivalent)
• any bachelor’s degree plus a prescribed qualifying programme in Psychology (for example, a Graduate Diploma in Psychology including PSYC375), with at least a B+ grade average
• other qualifications of an equivalent standard, with special approval.

Entry to the programme is competitive based on the grade average of your previous Psychology courses or qualifying course. A special application is required – see ‘How to apply’ below.

If English is not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's Postgraduate English language requirements.

See how to provide your English language evidence to UC.

If you need help meeting these requirements, or would like to practise your English skills before studying, UC offers English for Academic Purposes (EAP)  language programmes.

For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours or use the admission requirements checker.

How to apply

You can apply online at myUC. Applications are due by 1 December each year.

Selections are limited to 70 places per year and are based on the grade average of the 75 points of 300-level Psychology courses (a minimum B+ grade average is required for consideration).

See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.

Compulsory course

• PSYC678 Advanced Research Methods and Statistics (15 points)

Elective courses

Choose up to 75 points from any of the following:

• 400-level Psychology courses (excluding PSYC446–PSYC447, PSYC490–PSYC494)
• Up to 30 points from 400-level Child and Family Psychology courses (excluding CFPY499) or SSCI405 Psychology of Sport and Exercise

A total of 45 points (including CFPY and SSCI courses) can be selected from non-PSYC courses at an equivalent level, with approval from Tumuaki Kura | Head of School.

Research project

Choose one of the following project courses:

• PSYC679 Research Project (30 points)
• PSYC680 Industry-engaged Group Research Project (30 points)

UC offers a Master of Arts (Thesis) and a Master of Science in Psychology or Child and Family Psychology.

This degree prepares you for postgraduate study in Psychology, particularly research-focused master’s programmes. Students who qualify for a First Class or Second Class (Division I) Honours degree can apply to progress directly to PhD study.

The advanced research and analytical skills developed during Honours can support roles in research, policy, evaluation, and data analysis across a range of sectors. The theoretical knowledge gained during the degree can also support non-registered roles in mental health or rehabilitation.

Graduates may work in a variety of contexts or career pathways, including government agencies, public organisations, NGOs, private companies, or academic research environments.