Flinders University
Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationAn 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.
Delivery mode
Flinders University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Locations
- Building 4A, Royal Darwin Hospital, Nightingale Road, Tiwi
- O’Keefe House, Katherine District Hospital, Giles Street, Katherine
- Shop 1 / 135 Paterson Street, Tennant Creek
- Corner Simpson and Skinner Streets, PO Box 4066, Alice Springs
- Yellow Building 4, Cnr University Drive North & University Drive West, Casuarina
- 182 Victoria Square, Adelaide
- 1284 South Road, Clovelly Park
- Sturt Rd, Bedford Park
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Applicants must have completed (normally within the last ten years), or be in the final year of, an APAC accredited 3- year undergraduate sequence in Psychology. Applicants are also required to have passed a minimum of one semester of full- time equivalent study in second year Psychology topics and one semester of full-time equivalent study in third year Psychology topics (the equivalent to 50% of a full-time academic load at each year level). All applicants must have also passed PSYC3007 Research Methods 3 (or its third-year level equivalent at another university).
Applicants with a Flinders equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA) of less than 5.25 in all second and third year Psychology topic attempts will not be considered for a place in Honours. A Flinders equivalent GPA of 5.25 is equivalent to 75% Credit and 25% Distinction grades. Normally, a higher GPA is required. The specific minimum GPA varies from year to year depending on the applicant pool and the number of available places
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) will prepare you for the following roles.
Clinical Psychologist
A Clinical Psychologist assesses and treats patients with various psychological issues. You might conduct psychological examinations and come up wi...
Counselling Psychologist
A Counselling Psychologist specialises in helping individuals manage emotional, psychological, and relational challenges through therapeutic techni...
Developmental Psychologist
Developmental Psychologists are registered psychologists who specialise in child development issues and the challenges people face as they learn an...
Health Psychologist
A Health Psychologist specialises in understanding how psychological, behavioural, and cultural factors influence health and illness, aiming to imp...
Mental Health Case Manager
A Mental Health Case Manager supports individuals with mental health conditions to manage their treatment and improve their quality of life. You mi...
Neuropsychologist
Neuropsychologists are specialist psychologists who support patients with Acquired Brain Injuries (ABIs) and neurological diseases such as Parkinso...
Psychologist
A Psychologist treats a range of mental, emotional and behavioural issues. You might assess patient needs and develop a treatment plan. Psychologis...
About Flinders University
For over 50 years, Flinders has been a centre of inspiring achievement: from our pioneering research and excellence in teaching to the positive impact we have in the communities we serve.
Inspiration leads to innovation. But innovation is more than just a buzzword at Flinders.
It extends from our founding Vice-Chancellor Peter Karmel’s entreaty to ‘experiment and experiment bravely’ through to the creative, trailblazing work of our staff, students and alumni.
As we enter an era of disruptive change and remarkable technological innovation, Flinders is well prepared for this unpredictable, exciting future.
Our strong network of external links keeps our work dynamic, enabling us to connect across barriers to create enterprising solutions for the future, to make a difference by changing lives and, ultimately, the world.
