University of New England
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationPursue a career in the diverse and rapidly changing field of psychology with UNE's accredited Bachelor of Psychology with Honours. Graduate with eligibility for provisional registration as a psychologist, which will set you on the pathway to obtain general registration and develop your scientific understanding of human behaviour and psychology research. Work with our world-class academic staff to produce an original research thesis and prepare for further postgraduate training in psychology.
Delivery mode
University of New England offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
- Armidale
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
You can apply for this course if you have completed ONE of the following qualification pathways:
- You have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7) which includes a full sequence of units in Psychology accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).
- OR you have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7) and a Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8) which includes a full sequence of units in Psychology accredited by APAC.
You must also meet all of the following entry requirements:
- You have completed your APAC-accredited sequence of units in Psychology within the past ten years.*
- You have achieved a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 80 in the following units from the accredited three-year Psychology sequence (or accredited equivalents):
- PSYC200 Social Psychology
- PSYC202 Research Methods and Statistics
- PSYC206 Cognitive Psychology
- PSYC213 Lifespan Developmental Psychology
- PSYC366/466 Biopsychology
- PSYC371/471 Individual Differences and Assessment
- PSYC372/472 Advanced Research Methods and Statistics
- One 300-level Psychology coded elective of your choice.
Bachelor of Psychology with Honours Quotas
Please note that meeting the entry requirements does not guarantee a place in this course. A quota applies to Psychology Honours admissions and selection is based solely on academic merit.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples
UNE is committed to increasing Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander participation in this course, so some places are reserved and alternate admission rules apply for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants. If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander we strongly encourage you to apply
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) will prepare you for the following roles.
About University of New England
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Whether it’s our commitment to teaching quality, the excellent employment outcomes of our graduates, or our reputation for providing exceptional online education, UNE is consistently recognised as a great Australian university.
As Australia’s longest continual provider of distance education, the majority of our 140+ courses are available for study online. It makes sense to trust a university that has an extensive history of helping adults like you become future fit while they study at home.
