Psychology - Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

Develop advanced theoretical knowledge in the areas of social and developmental psychology with the one-year Bachelor of Arts (Honours).

If you already have a degree, the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) can help you advance your psychology skills and make your CV stand out. It can also serve as a pathway to further study at master’s or doctoral level. 

You hone your understanding of psychology and critical thinking skills, develop and apply research and analytical skills, and practise communicating research findings to academic and non-academic audiences.


This is part of the Bachelor of Arts (Honours).

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You complete a research methods course and courses in advanced theoretical studies, research methods and a supervised 60-point research dissertation that is relevant to your discipline. You should discuss your courses and intended study sequence with your programme leader before enrolling.

Psychology courses (30 points)

PSYC880 Advanced Theory in Social and Developmental Psychology
PSYC883 Readings in Psychology

Research methods courses (30 points)

HEAL808 Quantitative Research II
HEAL810 Qualitative Research II
PSYC884 Selected Topics in Psychology

Dissertation (60 points)

PSYC897 Dissertation

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