Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

This degree provides a foundation in the key fields of psychology. You’ll develop thorough grounding in clinical, developmental, biological, cognitive, and social and organisational psychology. You'll learn how to use interpersonal skills and the principles of counselling to help people with personal, health, vocational and social difficulties. Additionally, you’ll understand psychological theories on topics such as thinking and perceiving, motivation, stress, health and group behaviour; evaluate and understand tests that measure intellectual, behavioural and emotional states; and use counselling skills, coaching and group facilitation skills, and behaviour change skills. This degree includes training in research through the completion of an independent research project during the fourth year of study. Progression to the fourth year of the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) degree is subject to meeting the required level of academic achievement. For more course information, visit Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) at GU.