Bachelor of Psychology Honours
Bachelor of Psychology Honours
A Bachelor of Psychology Honours will provide you with an in-depth understanding of the principles and practice of psychology. This course is a step on the pathway to becoming a registered psychologist. Working closely with an academic, you’ll undertake an individual research project of your choice. You’ll also develop your…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
A Bachelor of Psychology Honours will provide you with an in-depth understanding of the principles and practice of psychology. This course is a step on the pathway to becoming a registered psychologist.
Working closely with an academic, you’ll undertake an individual research project of your choice. You’ll also develop your research ability through coursework on psychological measurement and practice.
An Honours qualification of 2A (or suitable equivalent) is normally required for admission to postgraduate coursework and research degrees.
3 reasons to study Honours in Psychology at Murdoch
Critically evaluate contemporary research and learn about practical applications to explore why we are the way we are.
Conduct an independent research project in psychology, working directly with an academic mentor.
Develop knowledge and skills for employment and careers in fields which require a good understanding of human behaviour, such as the psychology profession, health, education, human resource management, and public policy.
What you’ll learn
Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Some of the things you’ll learn include:
Human behaviours, mental processes, and disorders.
Advanced knowledge and critical analysis of the general theoretical, ethical, and legal aspects of psychology.
Research design and practice.
Clear and coherent communication of psychological knowledge.
Fundamentals of psychological assessment and intervention.
Your future career
This course will give you an in-depth understanding of human behaviour that you can use across many industries. You could work in industries such as administrative and support, education and training or healthcare and social assistance. Careers could include:
Registered Psychologist (with further study)
Researcher
Human Resources Officer
Marketing Officer
Manager
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Murdoch University is based in Perth, the biggest city in Western Australia. It is a world-renowned research university, being a part of the Innovative Research Universities group. It has an impressive reputation for conducting ground-breaking studies, and experienced academics encourage students to be independent thinkers with a focus on the future. Murdoch offers around 230 undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs, and a series of dedicated scholarships for international students to help them with the costs of studying in Australia. The University boasts strong connections with overseas partners, domestic government departments and the wider working community, giving students a perfect springboard to take part in work placements and complete real-world projects in their subject area.
