Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) 1 year

Undertake an Honours year in Psychology

Study the science of the mind.

An Honours degree in psychology is the next step towards becoming a practicing psychologist. Further your understanding of the human mind as you specialise in applied, social, clinical, neurological or developmental psychology. You will undertake an independent research thesis under the supervision of international-renowned psychologists and researchers.

Flinders offers the following 1 year Honours in Psychology, accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council:

Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)*
Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Honours)**
Bachelor of Arts (Honours)*** - Psychology major only.

* CRICOS code: 080522M
** CRICOS code: 031343J
*** CRICOS code: 011854G

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Why undertake an Honours year in Psychology at Flinders

Next step toward registration as a practicing psychologist in Australia
Fully accredited course by the Australian Psychological Accreditation Council
Undertake your thesis while also taking complementary studies in contemporary issues in psychology and research skills
Enhance critical analysis, creative solutions and research presentation skills
Join psychology professionals who are contributing to above world standard research (Excellence in Research for Australia)
Make industry connections for your career

Your career

Psychology has a very strong expected future growth rate, with 24,000 job openings or new jobs created in the next five years (Job Outlook 2018). To practice as a registered psychologist, you need a bachelor degree, Honours and postgraduate qualifications. As a registered psychologist or with psychology Honours, employment is available with a large range of employers.

Potential occupations include:

graduate data analyst
assistant psychologist
human sciences researcher
learning and development graduate officer
graduate trainee research analyst
psychologist (with further postgraduate qualifications).

Potential employers include:

community health providers
consulting firms
government agencies
hospitals
market research companies
private practice
research centres
rehabilitation facilities.

Professional accreditation / recognition

This degree is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council.

What you will study

You will undertake core topics in contemporary issues in psychology, applications of psychology and research and practice. Your study will also consist of an honours thesis.

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Entry requirements and selection

Detailed information about the entry requirements and selection for this course is provided in the 1 Year Honours in Psychology Domestic Application Guide.

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Application timeline
2022 for 2023 entry

Monday 5 September	Applications for Honours in Psychology open 9am (ACST)
Friday 18 November	Applications close 11.59pm (ACST)
Friday 9 December	Final date for submission of academic transcripts*
Week commencing 12 December	First round offers are made by the end of this week
Early January	Second round offers are made (if required)
Monday 6 February	Honours year commences with an Honours meeting (attendance is compulsory)

*Academic transcripts must be submitted by applicants who have studied at institutions other than Flinders University.

How to apply

Submit your application directly to Flinders University through the online application system.

If you have never studied at or made an application to Flinders University, you can register and submit your application for admission to a 1-year Honours course using the eApplication portal. You will receive two emails once your application is completed: confirmation of application submission; and a second email with your student ID. Note, it may take 1-4 hours for your student ID to be created.

If you have studied at Flinders University within the last 12 months you can submit your application for admission to a one-year Honours course via the Student System. You can apply for admission by selecting the My Applications tab at the top of the page, and searching for your course.

If you studied at Flinders University more than 12 months ago you will need to reactivate your FAN first. With an active FAN you will then be able to submit your application for admission via the Student System as advised above.

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Inherent requirements for undergraduate psychology courses

Flinders University and the College of Education, Psychology and Social Work (CEPSW) strongly support the right of all people to pursue an undergraduate psychology course.

Inherent requirements are the essential components of a course or unit that demonstrate the abilities, knowledge and skills to achieve the core learning outcomes of the course or unit, while preserving the academic integrity of the University's learning, assessment and accreditation processes. The inherent requirements are the abilities, knowledge and skills needed to complete the course that must be met by all students.

Inherent requirements

Additional entry requirements

Overseas Qualification Assessment

Applicants who are graduates with Psychology degrees from non-Australian universities must have their qualifications assessed by the Australian Psychological Society (APS) for equivalence to an Australian program of study prior to submitting their application. Information about the process for obtaining this assessment can be found on the APS website.

Academic Transcripts

Applicants with studies at institutions other than Flinders University, must upload a certified copy or original official academic transcript for all qualifications relevant to their application at the time of applying. This includes applicants with current enrolment relevant to their application. The transcripts should show results in all subjects, including grades for all second and third year Psychology subjects.

If any of the academic transcripts are in a language other than English, applicants must submit copies of both the original documents and full translations. Transcript translations must show results for all subjects undertaken. All translations must be certified by an independent accredited translator. It is an applicant’s responsibility to comply with any requests to provide further documentation, either in the original language or translated into English.