Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00113B

Gain an insight into why people think, feel and behave the way they do. After a solid foundation in the elements of human behaviour, your Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) year allows you to pursue a career as a psychologist, and prepare yourself for postgraduate study.

Structure

To complete the Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) students must attain 8 credit points.

Subjects

• Academic Integrity Module

Standard entry requirements

Higher education study If you successfully completed your bachelor degree, your selection is based on the following. Education This course uses your entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Entry will be based on performance in Internal applicants: Bachelor Degree from Deakin University with an approved three-year major sequence in psychology with a minimum of a mid-credit (65%) in Research Methods B and a minimum average of 65% over all level-2 and level-3 Psychology core units, or Graduate Diploma in Psychological Science or Graduate Diploma of Psychological Studies from Deakin University with a minimum of a mid-credit (65%) in Research Methods B and a minimum average of 65% over all level-2 and level-3 Psychology core units. Note: Applicants will be ranked on the basis of the marks achieved in the level-2 and level-3 HPS core units completed at Deakin University. This rank may also take into account marks achieved for level-2 or level-3 psychology core units (or their equivalent) completed at another institution and for which the applicant received recognition of prior learning from Deakin University. External Applicants: Bachelor Degree (with an APAC accredited three-year major sequence in psychology) with a minimum of a mid-credit (65%) in a level three psychology Research Methods unit and a minimum average of 75% over all level-2 and level-3 Psychology core units, or A Foundation Level 1 APAC accredited Psychology course or equivalent (for example: a 3-year bridging course - Graduate Diploma of Psychology) with a minimum of a mid-credit (65%) in level three psychology Research Methods unit and a minimum average of 75% over all level-2 and level-3 Psychology core units. Indigenous Entry Stream To be eligible for consideration for a place in the Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) course, Indigenous Entry Stream applicants must meet the following admission criteria Recognition as an Indigenous Australian and Provide confirmation of Aboriginality from their community and Complete and submit the Indigenous Entry Stream application And Have completed the following requirements: Bachelor degree (with an APAC accredited three-year major sequence in psychology) with a minimum of a mid-credit (65%) in a level three psychology Research methods unit and a minimum average of 65% over all level-2 and level-3 Psychology core units or A Foundation level 1 APAC accredited Psychology course or equivalent (for example: a three year bridging course Graduate Diploma of Psychology) with a minimum of a mid-credit (65%) in level three psychology Research Methods unit and a minimum average of 65% over all level-2 and level-3 Psychology core units. All applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements. Please read about other ways of satisfying the English language proficiency requirement. Applicants who have not completed their course by application closing dates: Conditional offers may be granted to eligible students. Final assessment will occur when we receive your final results. You will be able to allocate your timetable from the day you receive your offer and CONFIRM and ENROL in the units. If you have a conditional offer, the content will be made available for you until full assessment occurs. All Applicants: There is a quota on places in the Psychology Honours program and meeting the criteria does not guarantee acceptance into Psychology Honours. It is worth noting that the minimum mark average of Level 2 and Level 3 psychology core units (i.e. the mark cut-off) required for entry to Honours in recent years has been at or above 75%.

Study pathways

This course provides a pathway to higher degree by research courses and other postgraduate coursework programs.

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