Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours
University of Tasmania - Launceston
Overview
The Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours, BPsychSc(Hons), provides students who have graduated with a Bachelor of Psychological Science or Bachelor of Behavioural Science degree with sufficient merit, the opportunity to complete an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited fourth year program in Psychology.
The BPsychSc(Hons) program provides training in research, advanced theoretical topics and an introduction to professional training and is identical to that offered in the BA(Hons), BSc(Hons) and the fourth year of the BPsych(Hons). It is the pathway to postgraduate training and research for BPsychSc graduates.
The BPsychSc(Hons) is normally undertaken by full-time study. Part-time enrolments require prospective approval from the Division of Psychology.
Potential Career Outcomes
There are many career pathways available for students who have completed an Honours degree in psychology, including:
- Human Resource Management
- Marketing and market research
- Employment and training services
- Teaching
- Community health and welfare
- Health services support e.g. drug and alcohol, cancer, disability, rehabilitation
- Probation and parole services
- Aged, family and child services
- Policy and panning
- Counselling
If you aim to become a registered psychologist, there are three options open to you after completing an APAC accredited Honours degree in psychology:
Option 1: 4 + 2 Internship Pathway
Option 2: 5 + 1 Internship Pathway e.g. Master of Professional Psychology
Option 3: APAC-accredited postgraduate professional psychology degree e.g. Master of Psychology (Clinical)
For further information about these options refer to the Australian Psychological Society.
Postgraduate study
In addition to the above, if you successfully complete this course, you may be also be eligible to apply for a range of other postgraduate courses including Graduate Certificates and Graduate Diplomas and Masters by coursework and research.
ATAR & Selection Rank
The ATAR and Selection Rank profile is not available as entry is based on other criteria for this course.
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the University of Tasmania website for admission criteria information.
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University
University of Tasmania
Campus
Launceston
Course Type
Bachelors Honours
Study Area
Arts
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 1 years, Part-time: Available
Indicative ATAR
Unknown
Course Link
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- State
- TAS
- Type
- University
- Courses
- 242
- Campuses
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Australian Maritime College, Launceston Cradle Coast Hobart Sydney
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