Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)
The Honours year consists of supervised research and coursework available to suitably qualified graduates of Griffith University and other recognised tertiary institutions. This program enables students to advance the knowledge and experience acquired at the undergraduate level and prepares them to undertake research work for postgraduate studies at this and…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Honours year consists of supervised research and coursework available to suitably qualified graduates of Griffith University and other recognised tertiary institutions.
This program enables students to advance the knowledge and experience acquired at the undergraduate level and prepares them to undertake research work for postgraduate studies at this and other universities.
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
As a graduate of the Honours year in Psychology you may be eligible to apply to undertake postgraduate studies in Psychology. You may also be eligible to apply for associate membership with the Australian Psychological Society. For further information on provisional or general registration as a Psychologist, refer to the Psychology Board of Australia.
International students or students for whom English is not the first or native language should refer to the Psychology Board of Australia for information on the required IELTS score for provisional registration as a Psychologist.
ATTENDANCE INFORMATION
If you are an International student on a student visa, you must ensure that you enrol in a way that will allow you to complete your enrolment within the expected program duration as stated on your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
Managing study interruptions
Deferral of offer: An offer in this program cannot be deferred to another trimester or year of commencement. Students who cannot begin the program must re-apply for entry into the program at a later date.
Leave of absence: Students require approval from the Program Director or nominee to take a leave of absence. A leave of absence from the Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) program will only be approved under exceptional circumstances and in accordance with Griffith University Bachelor Honours Degree policy.
WORK-INTEGRATED LEARNING
Work-integrated learning activities (professional placements) integrate theoretical learning with its application in the workplace. The inclusion of work-integrated learning activities in the degree program demonstrates Griffith’s commitment to preparing its graduates for success in their working life.
In this program you will spend time in the work/professional environment undertaking placements at various locations. Placements may be outside of the Brisbane metropolitan/Gold Coast area including northern New South Wales.
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS
There are placements associated with this program and before undertaking professional experience placements, all students in this program are required to have completed the following by the end of their first trimester of study: Vaccinations and Health Tests; Licenses and Certificates; Online Training; Health Placement Requirements.
Students should refer to the checklist of professional practice requirements for their Health discipline on the Fit for Professional Practice website for full details of the requirements regarding professional placement to ensure that they meet eligibility for placement.
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have successfully completed all the studies required for the award of a Bachelor degree which includes a three-year sequence in Psychology accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council. To be eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours, students who have completed Bachelor of Psychological Science (1012) or Bachelor of Psychological Science (1312) must meet the following criteria: Complete the three years of prescribed coursework in Bachelor of Psychological Science (1012) or Bachelor of Psychological Science (1312); Achieve a GPA of at least 5.0 for all second and third year Psychology courses; Achieve a GPA of at least 5.0 in the eight following second and third year Psychology courses: 2000PSY Experimental Design and Analysis; 2006PSY Cognitive Psychology; 2007PSY Biological Psychology; 2008PSY Social and Cultural Psychology; 3011PSY Lifespan Development (offered in 2017) OR 2015PSY Developmental Psychology (offered from 2018); 3003PSY Survey Design and Analysis; 3006PSY Psychological Assessment of Individual Differences; 3009PSY Abnormal Psychology.
The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:
- A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
- OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
- OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
- OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
- OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
- OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Griffith University is ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide and strives to create a brighter future for all by prioritising innovation and social impact. We are committed to providing international students with quality education, guidance, and support. With Australia’s most awarded teachers, Griffith University offers a full suite of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees in areas including architecture, construction, and planning; business and government; criminology and law; education; engineering, IT and aviation; humanities, languages and social science; medicine, dentistry and health; music and performing arts; science and environment; visual and creative arts.
