
Edith Cowan University
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThis course provides advanced, research-based studies in psychology for students who have successfully completed the Bachelor of Psychology, or an equivalent accredited three-year degree in Psychology.
Delivery mode
Edith Cowan University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Entry requirements
Academic Admission requirements (Band 8)
The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.
All applicants are required to have an APAC-accredited 3-year Bachelor degree with a major in Psychology, with a Weighted Course Average (WAM) of 70 per cent or higher. Applicants with qualifications obtained overseas must provide evidence that their psychology qualification has been assessed by the Australian Psychological Society (APS) as equivalent to an APAC-accredited Level 1 qualification in psychology.
Applicants must have at least a Credit average in second and third year units, as well as a Credit average in the majority of Psychology units. Performance in second and third year Psychology units may also be taken into consideration if numerous high-quality applications are received. Students should also have demonstrated aptitude for and commitment to research. As this course has a quota, the actual WAM required to be accepted will vary from year to year and is likely to be significantly higher than the minimum of 70.
All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline; or
- Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience.
For international students, requirements include your secondary school results.
English Language requirements (Band 3)
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
- IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
- Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
- University Preparation Course;
- Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
- Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment;*
- AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
- Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent)
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) will prepare you for the following roles.
Registered Psychologist
Registered Psychologists are qualified professionals who provide treatment, psychotherapy, and counselling to their clients. They are registered wi...
Clinical Psychologist
A Clinical Psychologist assesses and treats patients with various psychological issues. You might conduct psychological examinations and come up wi...
Educational Psychologist
An Educational Psychologist focuses on enhancing the learning experiences and outcomes of students by applying psychological principles within educ...
Developmental Psychologist
Developmental Psychologists are registered psychologists who specialise in child development issues and the challenges people face as they learn an...
Occupational Psychologist
Occupational Psychologists are specialist professionals who help business organisations develop and refine their workforce and working culture. The...
Community Psychologist
A Community Psychologist focuses on understanding and improving the mental health and wellbeing of individuals within community settings, often wor...
Counselling Psychologist
A Counselling Psychologist specialises in helping individuals manage emotional, psychological, and relational challenges through therapeutic techni...
Organisational Psychologist
Organisational Psychologists are qualified psychologists who specialise in workplace culture and human resource development. They evaluate and stud...
Behavioural Psychologist
Behavioural Psychologists are registered psychologists who help their clients make meaningful and positive changes in their behaviour. They use att...
EAP Psychologist
EAP Psychologists are registered psychologists who work for EAP providers, delivering work-based intervention programs. They provide counselling su...
Social Psychologist
A Social Psychologist studies how social influences affect individual behaviour and attitudes. You might work in academic institutions, research or...
Psychological Researcher
A Psychological Researcher studies human behaviour and mental processes to contribute to the understanding of psychological phenomena. You might wo...
About Edith Cowan University
ECU has more than 30,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students, including international students from 100 countries.
Our eight schools collectively deliver a diverse range of courses across arts and humanities, business and law, education, engineering, medical and health sciences, nursing and midwifery, science and the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts.
Courses are offered on our three campuses – ECU Joondalup and ECU Mount Lawley in metropolitan Perth and ECU South West in Bunbury, 200km south of the capital city. ECU also offers a comprehensive suite of online study options.