Brisbane,
QLD,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Honours Psychology) in Kelvin Grove Australia | Queensland University of Technology
Queensland University of Technology
|
Kelvin Grove Australia
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
33,900
(c. USD23,923.84)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The honors program enhances an APAC-accredited undergraduate psychology degree, equipping students with advanced knowledge and hands-on experience. Participants undertake independent research projects mentored by seasoned researchers. Fourth-year psychology graduates acquire versatile skills applicable across diverse fields, including government services, corporate HR, justice systems, and administrative roles.
Aspiring registered psychologists must obtain AHPRA registration via the Psychology Board of Australia. PY09 completion qualifies graduates for provisional registration, while full psychologist status requires two additional years in an accredited master's program.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A completed recognised bachelor degree in psychology completed within the past ten years with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 (on QUT's 7-point scale).
The degree must be accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) as an entry point into an honours program, e.g.Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) at QUT.
Applicants with overseas qualifications must provide certification from the Australian Psychological Society (APS) stating their degree is equivalent to the APAC-approved, three-year training in psychology. The APS advises that the average processing time is 8 weeks, therefore applicants with overseas qualifications are strongly encouraged to seek certification by no later than July.
Additional entry information
A grade of at least 4.0 (on QUT's 7-point scale) for each of the APAC-accredited second and third year psychology units listed below.
A grade point average of at least 5.3 across all attempts of the listed APAC accredited second- and third-year psychology units listed below.
Successful completion of an APAC-accredited advanced statistical analysis unit at third-year level.
The required APAC-accredited second and third year psychology units at QUT are:
PYB202 Social and organisational psychology
PYB203 Developmental psychology
PYB204 Cognition and perception
PYB210 Research design and data analysis
PYB304 Physiological psychology
PYB306 Psychopathology
PYB309 Individual differences and assessment
PYB350 Advanced statistical analysis
Similar APAC-accredited subjects are required for studies completed at another institution.
Selection process
Entry to this course is competitive as places are limited. All applications will be considered in two groups of QUT's Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) single and double degree graduates, and all other applicants.
Eligible applicants are selected in order of merit based on their APAC accredited second and third year psychology units GPA
IELTS Academic: 6.5 Overall with 6.0 in all other band. TOEFL iBT: 79 Overall with Listening 16, Reading 16, Writing 21, Speaking 18.
The degree must be accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) as an entry point into an honours program, e.g.Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) at QUT.
Applicants with overseas qualifications must provide certification from the Australian Psychological Society (APS) stating their degree is equivalent to the APAC-approved, three-year training in psychology. The APS advises that the average processing time is 8 weeks, therefore applicants with overseas qualifications are strongly encouraged to seek certification by no later than July.
Additional entry information
A grade of at least 4.0 (on QUT's 7-point scale) for each of the APAC-accredited second and third year psychology units listed below.
A grade point average of at least 5.3 across all attempts of the listed APAC accredited second- and third-year psychology units listed below.
Successful completion of an APAC-accredited advanced statistical analysis unit at third-year level.
The required APAC-accredited second and third year psychology units at QUT are:
PYB202 Social and organisational psychology
PYB203 Developmental psychology
PYB204 Cognition and perception
PYB210 Research design and data analysis
PYB304 Physiological psychology
PYB306 Psychopathology
PYB309 Individual differences and assessment
PYB350 Advanced statistical analysis
Similar APAC-accredited subjects are required for studies completed at another institution.
Selection process
Entry to this course is competitive as places are limited. All applications will be considered in two groups of QUT's Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) single and double degree graduates, and all other applicants.
Eligible applicants are selected in order of merit based on their APAC accredited second and third year psychology units GPA
IELTS Academic: 6.5 Overall with 6.0 in all other band. TOEFL iBT: 79 Overall with Listening 16, Reading 16, Writing 21, Speaking 18.
Tuition
AUD
33,900