University of New South Wales
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThink big and delve into the science behind our brains, minds and behaviour. A Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) degree helps you form deeper connections with our world through a comprehensive understanding of the main discipline areas of psychology. You'll develop your research, analytical and communication skills, preparing you for tomorrow's workforce.
Delivery mode
University of New South Wales offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
- UNSW Sydney, High St, Kensington
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Assumed knowledge
Mathematics Advanced
Admission pathways
Your ATAR is not the only measure of your potential to succeed, which is why we offer a range of pathways into university. Explore your options below and get in touch with our future student advisors to discuss your path to UNSW.
Gateway Admission Pathway
This scheme is open to students in Years 11 and 12 who attend Gateway schools. It significantly adjusts the ATAR requirements for your preferred UNSW degree and provides you with an early conditional offer to UNSW.
Entry programs for Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
We offer entry programs for Indigenous Australians, including the Indigenous Preparatory Programs and the Indigenous Admission Scheme (IAS). The entry pathway program you apply for will depend on the degree you want to study.
English language requirements
You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
If you’re completing an Australian Year 12 qualification (e.g. NSW HSC or equivalent), you do not need to provide anything extra to prove your proficiency. Your qualification will be used as evidence of your English proficiency.
- IELTS Academic version only: 6.5 overall
- TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT): 90 overall
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 University of New South Wales
UNSW is at the heart of the sophisticated global knowledge system that is shaping our future. Since our foundation in 1949, we have strived to create and share critical knowledge for the benefit of society, with lasting impact. The strategies produced and implemented across our university are strengthening our ability to achieve these goals, now and into the future.
It is our privilege to shape the next generation of global thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and trailblazers.
