Bachelor of Psychology with Honours
Why study the Bachelor of Psychology with Honours at UNE?
The Bachelor of Psychology with Honours is our premier degree designed for high-performing students who are aiming for a professional career in Psychology. It is an integrated four-year degree in Psychology that requires a high ATAR. However you can also transfer to this degree from other degrees, such as the Bachelor of Psychological Science, with sufficient grades in first and second year Psychology.
The first three years of the award build a foundation in psychology, including research methods employed in psychological enquiry. In fourth year, you specialise in a program of study and research to match your strengths and career interests.
Note: Applicants wishing to undertake a fourth year honours in Psychology should apply for either the Bachelor of Arts with Honours, Bachelor of Science with Honours or the Bachelor of Social Science with Honours.
Note: Trimester 3: Off Campus Part-time Only
Career Opportunities
Positions in professional practice as a psychologist, business psychology, human resource management, social research, policy advising, university research and teaching.
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
4 Years Full-timeUp to 10 years Part-time
FEES
CSPInternational
ATAR / OP
86.25-86.30 / 82013 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Trimester 1, Off CampusTrimester 1, On Campus
Trimester 2, Off Campus
Trimester 2, On Campus
Trimester 3, Off Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
New domestic students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC
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New domestic students to UNE apply to study off-campus direct to UNE
Former and current domestic UNE students apply to study on campus or off campus direct to UNE
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International Students
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| Official Abbreviation | BPsych(Hons) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Undergraduate | ||||||||||||||||||
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| 2012 ATAR | 86.25-86.30 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2012 OP | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Fees | CSP / International | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 192 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Benefits | Professional recognition: After completing this degree, you are eligible for associate membership of the Australian Psychological Society and provisional registration as a psychologist. Graduates with First Class or Second Class (Division 1) Honours are eligible to apply for the Master of Psychology (Clinical) or Doctor of Philosophy degrees. |
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| How to apply |
New domestic students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC For more information, click here
New domestic students to UNE apply to study off-campus direct to UNE Former and current domestic UNE students apply to study on campus or off campus direct to UNE For more information, click here
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Mandatory intensive schools will be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| Entry Requirements | A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see Admission Rule Undergraduate Policy). |
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| Additional Requirements | Assumed knowledge is any two units of English. Students with previous studies in psychology must have achieved sufficient grades to satisfy the progression requirements of the UNE Psychology with Honours degree. |
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| Practical, Clinical or Work Experience | Candidates may elect to include a work experience unit in their program. This component equips students with hands-on practical experience in the field with local industry and service providers. |
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| Advanced Standing | Students may apply for advanced standing towards the degree on the basis of previous tertiary study. Students with previous studies in psychology must satisfy the progression requirements of the UNE Bachelor of Psychology with Honours degree. Advanced standing shall not be granted for PSYC402H or PSYC403H. |
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| Scholarships | The University offers a number of Faculty/College and country scholarships available to Australian citizens and permanent residents. |
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| Academic Colours |
Old Rose (BCC 157) |
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| Further Information | 
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Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see Admission Rule Undergraduate Policy).
Advanced Standing
Advanced standing shall not be granted for PSYC402H or PSYC403H.
Suspensions and Extensions to Candidature
1. For suspensions/extensions prior to the Honours year, see General Rule 17.
2. In the Honours year of candidature a student may seek an extension or suspension of candidature for up to 12 months. When a student then wishes to recommence their study at the commencement of the following year, they must confirm with the Fourth Year Coordinator their intention to return by the 30th November of that preceding year.
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) four years as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to ten years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 192 credit points with not more than 60 credit points at 100-level and at least 42 credit points at 300-level and 48 credit points at 400-level.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Core Units | 108 cps |
| Listed Units | 24 cps |
| Elective Units | 60 cps |
| Total | 192 cps |
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Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements shall be awarded the Bachelor of Psychology with Honours.
Classes of Honours
There shall be three classes of honours, namely Class I, Class II and Class III. Class II shall have two divisions. There shall be no re-examination.
An exceptionally distinguished candidate who has been awarded First Class Honours may be awarded a University Medal.
Exit Pathways
Candidates who discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Bachelor of Psychological Science on completion of 144 credit points.
Progression Requirements
1. To continue in the course a candidate must meet the following progress requirements:
- A Credit grade in both PSYC101 and PSYC102;
- At least two Distinction grades and two Credit grades in PSYC units at 200-level, one of these four units must be PSYC202;
- At least four Distinction grades and two Credit grades in PSYC units at 300-level, one of which must be PSYC302.
2. Candidates who fail to meet these course specific progression requirements will be asked to show cause as to why their candidature should not be discontinued and they be transferred to another course.
3. Before enrolment in unit PSYC401H candidates must have completed 144 credit points including Core, Listed and Elective Units at 100, 200 and 300-level in accordance with minimum progress and program of study requirements.
Transfer from another Award
Students in another award may apply for admission into the Bachelor of Psychology with Honours provided that they have completed all 200-level units in Psychology (PSYC200, 202, 206 and 213) and met the current progression requirements. Students may apply for admission immediately after the completion of 200-level units in Psychology or within one teaching period following the completion of the 200-level units in Psychology.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the Student Coursework Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Rules.
| Course Aims |
The Bachelor of Psychology with Honours provides an accredited four year degree in psychology. In the first three years this involves a thorough grounding in the core areas of psychology, plus an opportunity to explore specialist areas, while also allowing the student to study other areas of interest. Students then complete an Honours program, allowing them to the proceed on to postgraduate studies, apply for supervision with a registered psychologist and apply for provisional registration as a psychologist, or otherwise undertake areas of employment requiring more than just three years of academic training in psychology. |
| Learning Outcomes |
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
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| Graduate Attributes |
Knowledge of a Discipline
Required knowledge in psychology is ensured through use of core units. Specialisation is then provided for with a range of elective units at 300-level psychology, plus additional opportunity for studying in cognate disciplines in any area of the university. Further specialisation is then achieved in an individual research project and reading courses at 400-level.
Communication Skills
Communication skills are taught, assessed and practiced through written assignments and face-to-face (or online equivalent) tutorial and laboratory sessions that are required in all psychology units (both core and elective). The development of this skill continues at 400-level with seminars and units in professional practice.
Global Perspectives
Information provided within each unit embeds current global knowledge within the discipline of psychology.
Information Literacy
Through the writing of essays and research reports students develop the skills with which to discover and process relevant information and to present it in a coherent fashion. This skill comes to the fore at 400-level whilst engaged in the individual research project and reading courses.
Life-Long Learning
All psychology units within this degree develop the student's skills in identifying and accessing information that is relevant to their needs, through both library searches and the internet. This skill empowers students to continue accessing new information as required.
Problem Solving
Most of the 200/300-level psychology units include data collection in order to address an issue in the literature. The onus is then on the student to generate a research report providing a solution to that issue. This becomes a key focus at 400-level when an individual research project is required to address a specific empirical problem.
Social Responsibility
During data collection and a range of other activities within psychology units the issue of ethics is explicitly integrated.
Team Work
Across a range of units students are required to work in groups in various activities, both face-to-face and online.
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