Program Overview

Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)

The Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) is a one-year program for high-performing students that encompasses history, ethics, and insight into contemporary issues in psychology. Students will undertake an independent research project with an esteemed academic supervisor, which lays the foundation for further psychology qualifications.

Program Details

• Commencing Terms: Term 1
• Duration: 1 Year(s)
• Delivery Mode: Face-to-face (includes blended), Research
• Campus: Kensington
• Codes: Program code 4518, CRICOS code J
• Entry Requirements: The lowest selection rank is the lowest ATAR + adjustment factors that received an offer for the year listed.

Fees

• 2026 Indicative First Year Full Fee: $9,500*
• 2026 Indicative Full Fee to Complete Degree: $9,500*
• 2026 Indicative First Year Fee (International): $62,500*
• 2026 Indicative Fee to Complete Degree (International): $63,500*

Overview

The Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) consists of a year-long major independent research project (completed under the guidance of an academic supervisor), and a thesis based on the project. In addition, students complete advanced core and elective coursework.

Key Features

• Professional Recognition: The Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) is an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited Level 2 program.
• Research Experience: Students conduct a major research project under the guidance of one of our expert academic supervisors.
• Flexibility of Choice: Find a supervisor working in an area you're passionate about and tailor your project to your interests.
• Wide Range of Career Opportunities: Psychologists deal with more than just mental health they apply their knowledge to relationships, workplace stress, and financial challenges.

Why Study at UNSW?

• Learn with the Best: UNSW Science is at the forefront of many new scientific developments, teaching, and innovation.
• Learn from Industry-Leading Educators: You come to university to learn from the experts researchers who are leaders in their fields.
• Access Cutting-Edge Facilities: Our teaching facilities include world-leading behavioural neuroscience laboratories and cognitive testing laboratories.

Entry Requirements

• Internal Applicants: An internal applicant is a student who completes an APAC-accredited undergraduate (or bridging) sequence in psychology at UNSW the year immediately prior to commencing honours.
• External Applicants: The minimum requirement for eligibility to apply for the honours year is to complete an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited undergraduate (or bridging) sequence in psychology, with a psychology WAM of 80 or better, within the last 10 years.

English Language Requirements

You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on your educational background and citizenship.

Program Structure

Students conduct a year-long, 30 UOC major independent research project (completed under the guidance of an academic supervisor), and write a thesis based on the project. In addition, students complete 18 UOC of advanced-level core and elective coursework in both Term 1 and Term 2.

Future Careers

Graduates can complete further study and supervised practice to become a psychologist with general registration, or a psychologist with an area of practice endorsement. Graduates can also apply what they have learned about experimental design, data analysis, and communication to careers in business, consulting, program evaluation, behavioural analysis, and more.

Accreditation

The program is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) as a fourth year of study. Graduates are eligible to apply for associate membership of the Australian Psychological Society (APS).

How to Apply

• Domestic Students: Applications open on 1 August 2025 and close 3pm AEDT, 14 November 2025.
• Onshore and Offshore International Students: Applications are closed. Please note the application process differs depending on whether you are an internal or external applicant.