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Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)

Understand human behaviour. Identify social issues. Develop strategies to solve complex problems.

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Campus

Wollongong

Delivery ?

On Campus

Duration

1 years full-time, or part-time equivalent

Codes

CRICOS: 084846C
UOW: 353

Overview

This one-year honours degree is for graduates of a three-year psychology degree who need a fourth year of study to apply for provisional registration as a practising psychologist and accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council.

An honours year of study also provides students with a competitive advantage when they enter the workforce.

Throughout this degree, you will undertake a research project to produce advanced written work that demonstrates your ability to analyse and synthesise information, solve complex problems, and orally present this information in various formats. You will show an advanced ability to apply research methods to address psychological questions related to behaviour and mental processes.

See the course handbook for more information.

Additionally the Northfields (Psychology) Clinic at our Wollongong campus provides hands-on practice with clients for both the Master of Psychology (Clinical) and Master of Professional Psychology students.

Careers

Personnel Services
Human Resources
Organisational Behaviour
Government Agencies or Private Enterprise
Industrial Relations
Data Analyst
Life Coach
Brand Manager
Marketing And Advertising
Educational Officer
Developmental Officer
Community or Social Services

Accreditation & professional recognition

Honours in Psychology is a fourth year of study accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).

Admissions information

A range of admission options are available for future students. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

For specific advice or to ask any questions regarding an application, please contact the UOW Future Students Team.

Entry Requirements
Additional information

Applicants must achieve the required score in a previous qualification, equivalent to completing at least 13 years of schooling in Australia.

Academic Entry Requirements
To succeed in your chosen course, you should have completed relevant subjects in senior high school or other qualifications. For more information, refer to UOW's Entry Requirements page.
English Language Requirements
The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:

English Test
Overall Score

Reading

Writing

Listening

Speaking

IELTS Academic
6.5

6.0

6.0

6.0

6.0

TOEFL (Internet-based)
86

18

18

17

17

UOW College: English for Tertiary Studies: Credit (weighted average mark of 65 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing)

Other qualifications may also be considered. Full details can be found on our English Language Requirements website.

Workload
Full-Time Study Load

As a full-time student, you can expect to commit around 48 hours of study per week. This includes class time and independent study. You may need to factor more time for examination study and practical work & placements.

For more details on course workloads, please refer to the UOW Handbook.
Credit for Prior Learning
If you have completed prior studies or relevant professional experience, you can request course credit or subject exemptions to reduce the duration and cost of your program.

Credit for prior learning evaluates your previous study or work experience related to your chosen subjects.

UOW values lifelong learning and recognizes various types of prior learning, regardless of how or where it was obtained. For more information, refer to UOW's Credit for Prior Learning page.

International Course fees table
Campus	Delivery method	Session fee*	Course fee*
Wollongong	On Campus	$18456 (2025)	$36912 (2025)
Wollongong	On Campus	$18456 (2026)	$36912 (2026)

* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression. These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at UOW, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.

Tuition fees are reviewing annually: fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and are subject to increase during the period of study

Additional Fees

In addition to tuition, there are other fees and costs you will need to consider, including but not limited to:

Autumn, 2025 at Wollongong
Orientation: 24 - 27 February 2025
Session: 03 March - 27 June 2025
Applications Close
- Domestic Applicants (Direct): 31 October 2024*
- International Applicants: 31 October 2024*
*Complete applications (with all required documentation) received by these dates will receive an outcome prior to the start of session.

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