Bachelor of Social Science with Honours

This course is designed to allow well-qualified graduates to extend their studies in the areas of Psychology or Sociology, either to improve their career prospects or to proceed to higher degree studies. Completion of the degree to the standard of Honours Class II Division 2 or better is the normal mode of entry to the research degree of Master of Philosophy. Completion to the standard of Honours Class II Division 1 or better is the normal mode of entry to candidature for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.

Graduates of honours in psychology are eligible to apply for Associate Membership of the Australian Psychological Society and provisional registration to practise as a psychologist and for admission to the professional Master of Psychology (Clinical) degree.

Please note that admission to Honours in Psychology is only available in Trimester 1.

For Honours in Psychology only - Applications close EST 11.59pm on Thursday 31st October 2019.

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. apply advanced quantitative research techniques to real-world empirical data through statistical analysis and/or survey methodology, and judge the suitability of given methods to given applications; and/or
2. apply advanced qualitative research techniques to real-world empirical data through a grounding in a range of qualitative methods, and judge the suitability of given methods to given applications;
3. design, research and present a clear, coherent independent and original exposition of advanced knowledge and ideas in their area of study;
4. apply advanced writing skills and coherently and persuasively communicate findings in an appropriate form to diverse audiences; and
5. apply, where appropriate, an understanding of, and sensitivity to, the ethical dimensions of research.