University of New England

Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

Pursue 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.


Locations
  • 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

Estimated Fee* $0 - $36,556 $0 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$36,556
Standard Tuition:
$0
Full Fee Tuition:
$36,556
Full Fee Tuition:
$0
Enquire with University of New England to find out more.
Study mode Blended
Duration 12 Months
Estimated fee* $0 - $36,556 $0 Support may be available

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...

Avg yearly income $103,012
Entry barriers Low

Clinical Psychologist

A Clinical Psychologist assesses and treats patients with various psychological issues. You might conduct psychological examinations and come up wi...

Avg yearly income $128,024
Entry barriers Low

Counsellor

Counsellors help their clients work through a range of personal problems including issues relating to relationships, home finances, work, parenting...

Avg yearly income $85,020
Entry barriers Low

Educational Psychologist

An Educational Psychologist focuses on enhancing the learning experiences and outcomes of students by applying psychological principles within educ...

Avg yearly income $98,800
Entry barriers Low

Developmental Psychologist

Developmental Psychologists are registered psychologists who specialise in child development issues and the challenges people face as they learn an...

Avg yearly income $62,400
Entry barriers Low

About University of New England

For over 60 years, the University of New England has been a leader in providing distance education to students throughout Australia and the world.

UNE was formed in 1938 as the New England University College, a College of the University of Sydney. The University became fully independent in 1954 and pioneered teaching to external students by correspondence, making UNE Australia's most experienced provider of distance and now online education — UNE is Australia's second-largest online university.

Our focus is on your future, providing you with a personal and flexible approach to learning. We offer more than 200 courses at undergraduate, postgraduate coursework and higher degree research levels with options to study online or on campus.

We work to ensure that our research is relevant and responsive to the challenges facing us today and insightful towards the future needs of individuals and communities at all levels.

We continue to build research excellence and develop a culture where achieving impact with our research is an integral part of our academic life that is both rewarding and rewarded, and institutionally acknowledged and supported.