Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science in Psychology (Honours) in Darlington Australia | The University of Sydney

The University of Sydney | Darlington Australia
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD 52,000
(c. USD36,436.19)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

The honors year following the Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science is a prestigious additional year of study you can pursue after completing your undergraduate degree. This program offers a special chance to develop your research skills and apply the theoretical knowledge gained during your bachelor's studies. An honors qualification in either science or arts is valued not just in academic circles but also in professional settings, where hands-on lab experience and advanced analytical skills are in high demand. You can pursue honors in any science or arts discipline, typically focusing on your primary area of undergraduate study. The program involves creating a research project in your chosen field with guidance from academic supervisors. Your research may span multiple disciplines (such as combining physiology and biology) and could require specialized coursework in experimental methods or technical training for specific equipment.

Psychology offers a scientific approach to understanding human behavior across various contexts. This multifaceted field examines both group dynamics and individual actions, exploring how we think, act, and interact with both our environment and other people. Within psychology, you can investigate numerous specialized areas including personality studies, brain science, social psychology, practical applications, psychological disorders, thought processes, human growth, learning theories, sensory perception, cognitive abilities, and beyond.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Admission requirements will vary, depending on whether you intend to undertake honours in the Faculty of Science, or in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

To qualify for admission to the Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science (Honours), you must

Have qualified for or be a graduate with a Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification from another tertiary institution,
Have completed a relevant major relating to the intended Honours discipline,
For Science Honours

Have achieved a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 65.00 or have a credit average (65.00) in 48 credit points of relevant 2000-level and 3000-level units of study, or (for Honours in the Arts Area) Have achieved an average of 70 or higher across the major, and
Satisfy any additional criteria set by the relevant Head of School or Discipline or Department.
For Arts and Social Sciences Honours:

Have achieved an average of 70 or higher across the major, and
completed the prerequisites, including advanced senior units of study
IELTS - A minimum result of 6.5 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band
TOEFL IBT - A minimum result of 85 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing
Pearsons Test of English- A minimum result of 61 overall and a minimum result of 54 in each band

Tuition AUD 52,000

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