This program provides an accredited Honours level 4th year of study in psychology. The content of the program includes a number of advanced topics in psychology together with the completion of an Honours level research thesis.
Taking into account broad diversity, and consistent with current relevant legal frameworks and codes of ethical practice, graduates will apply psychological knowledge to competently and ethically achieve the following Program Learning Outcomes.
Program learning outcomes
On successful completion of the program students will have:
Demonstrated successful achievement of foundational competencies.
Demonstrated appropriate interpersonal communication and interview skills in situations appropriate to psychological practice and research. This includes active listening, clarifying and reflecting, effective questioning, summarising and paraphrasing, developing rapport, appropriate cultural responsiveness and empathic responding.
Demonstrated basic assessment strategies in situations appropriate to psychological practice and knowledge of psychometric theory and principles of the construction, cultural considerations, implementation and interpretation of some of the more widely used standardised psychological test instruments.
Explained how basic psychological intervention strategies can be applied across a range of contexts.
Investigated a substantive individual research question relevant to the discipline of psychology.
International students - AUD45,265 (indicative annual fee, 2024) Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (80 units) Find out more about fees
Applicants must have successfully completed the Bachelor of Psychological Science or an equivalent program accredited with the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), with a minimum GPA of 5.0 (credit grade average) on a 7.0 point scale, calculated across all 2000 and 3000 level Psychology coded courses contributing to their APAC accredited degree (or equivalent). Applicants who have completed an APAC accredited Graduate Diploma must achieve a GPA of 5.0 across all units contributing to the Graduate Diploma. Entry is competitive and meeting the minimum GPA requirement does not guarantee that an applicant will be admitted to the program.
Applicants who have completed their APAC accredited bachelor degree (or equivalent) at an institution other than the University of Newcastle, must provide a supporting letter from the institution clearly stating that they have completed an APAC accredited undergraduate sequence.
Whilst applicants may have achieved a grade point average to enable application to this program, an offer is not guaranteed due to a limited amount of places available. Applications will be ranked by academic merit.
All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy here.
IELTS Overall Minimum: 7
IELTS Sub Test Minimum: 7
Credit transfer
No credit is permitted for Honours programs.
Professional recognition
Australian Psychology Accreditation Council
The Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) is accredited by the Australian Psychological Accreditation Council (APAC) as a LEVEL 2 APAC accredited degree.
Academic requirements for program completion
Total units required
80 units
Program duration
1 year full-time or part-time equivalent up to 3 years maximum.
International students studying this program on campus are required to enrol full time to comply with their student visa requirements and complete their study in the standard minimum program duration. International students requiring enrolment advice should review the program plan corresponding to the semester and year of commencement and can contact their Program Advisor at ProgramAdvice@newcastle.edu.au
Program requirements
Students are required to complete 80 units of core courses.
Program planner
Current students program planner
Current students can plan their program using Program Planner.
From 2020 PSYC4100 was replaced by PSYC4300. For students who commenced the program prior to 2020, please refer to the 2020 Transition Arrangements in the Additional Documents section for more information.
Program structure
Students can plan their program using Program Planner. It is recommended students review the program handbook in conjunction with using Program Planner.
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Core
Complete the following core courses to fulfil the requirements of this program.
Through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre, students can access a free suite of NUPrep preparation courses as well as Academic Learning Support.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.
International students
All International Students enrolled in the program will be provided with an orientation to familiarise them with the rules, expectations, facilities and services offered by the University. Please visit our International Students website to find out more about the support services available to international students.
Additional support
AccessAbility provides advice and reasonable adjustments to Students with a medical or health condition or disability. If you require adjustments to undertake your program, contact the Student Support Advisors - AccessAbility before semester or early in the semester. They will work with the College or School to ensure that this happens in a timely manner.
Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. More information is available online.
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You usually apply for Honours in the final year of your undergraduate degree. To be considered for admission you must have successfully completed an APAC accredited Bachelor of Psychological Science (or equivalent) with a credit grade point average (GPA).
A credit average (5.0 GPA on a 7 point scale) means that you will be considered for admission to this Honours program, however, admission to the program is highly competitive and satisfying the minimum GPA requirement does not guarantee an offer.
All applicants will be reviewed by a panel and offers will be made to the highest ranked applicants. To provide indicative information on the ranks required for an offer in previous years, the minimum GPA required for an offer in 2024 was 6.0, in 2023 it was 5.8, in 2022 it was 5.5, and in 2021 it was 5.7.
Apply Now! Applications close 7 October 2024, and no late applications can be considered. Applicants who are applying based on a degree completed at another institution must provide evidence of a completed APAC accredited psychology degree prior to 2 December 2024. .
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