Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Honours Psychology)
Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Honours Psychology)
Highlights APAC accredited fourth year program of study in psychology. Opportunities to complete advanced study in psychology and an independent research project. Graduates have highly developed skills in statistics, research, the application of psychological theory, understanding of the principles of basic psychological assessment and interventions, and demonstrated counselling skills. Completion…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Highlights
APAC accredited fourth year program of study in psychology.
Opportunities to complete advanced study in psychology and an independent research project.
Graduates have highly developed skills in statistics, research, the application of psychological theory, understanding of the principles of basic psychological assessment and interventions, and demonstrated counselling skills.
Completion of the research component involves undertaking independent research and producing an individual thesis under the guidance of active researcher.
Graduates are eligible for provisional registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia.
The honours program builds on an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)-accredited undergraduate psychology degree and provides an opportunity for advanced study and research.
Careers and outcomes
Graduates of the fourth-year psychology course have skills that can be applied to a variety of professional areas and may choose career paths in government health services, with private psychology practices, or alternatively in a range of other disciplines including business, justice and administration.
To pursue a career as a registered psychologist, you must be registered with the Psychology Board of Australia. Currently this involves a fourth year of study in psychology plus two years of supervised work experience* or two years of further study.
Professional recognition
The honours program provides an APAC-accredited fourth year of training. Graduates of this course are eligible for provisional registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia.
Further study of either two years of supervised work experience or the completion of an appropriate higher degree (e.g. Master of Clinical Psychology or Master of Psychology – Educational and Developmental) will allow graduates to be fully accredited and able to obtain registration from the Psychology Board of Australia.
Possible careers
Administrator
Aged services worker
Aid work manager
Change manager
Community worker
Counsellor
Critical incident or disaster response manager
Disability services worker
Family services officer
Government officer
Guidance officer
Health information manager
Health services manager
Higher education worker
Human resource developer
Human resource manager
Human services practitioner
Information officer
Manager
Program evaluator
Psychologist
Public health officer
Public servant
School counsellor
Social scientist
Youth worker
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Study at The University of Queensland. Learn with leading academics in world-class facilities and join the most employable graduates in the state. At UQ you’ll benefit from flexible study options, field trips, lab work, industry placements, research experience, and online study in Brisbane, Australia.
