Psychology
Why pursue Honours in Psychology?
If you are an undergraduate student interested in pursuing a career as a psychologist, Honours (fourth year) is required by law before continuing with specialised training. Students who have completed an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited undergraduate degree in psychology in the last 10 years and achieved a minimum average of 70% are eligible to apply. The program is accredited by APAC and is offered only at the Melbourne campus.
Places are limited and the quota varies from year to year, depending upon the availability of supervisors and other factors. Please note eligible La Trobe University Bachelor of Psychology Science graduates need to complete an application form to progress to the Honours program.
Career opportunities
Honours graduates are prepared for work in research, psychiatric hospitals, special schools, government, not-for-profit organisations, human resources management, market research and guidance or counselling for educational, vocational or personal problems. Registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia and full membership of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) require at least two years' appropriate study beyond fourth year, such as a Master's or Doctoral degree.
Course information
Local students
Students who perform at a high standard may apply to undertake a further year of psychology study in Honours (PSY4HNB), which is a prerequisite for most postgraduate courses of study. Following the successful completion of the Honours year, these students will graduate with a Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours). The Honours course is presently offered only at the Melbourne (Bundoora) campus although students from the Bendigo and Albury-Wodonga campus may apply.
Structure
120 credit points
Assessment
In addition to successful presentation of a research proposal, students are required to submit a conference summary, ethics application and report, journal, colloquia summaries, and two short presentations which are all hurdle requirements. There are also a thesis, an essay, and three examinations that carry marks toward the final grade.
Fee Type
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
How to apply
Applications closed Wednesday 31 October 2012. No late applications will be accepted.
Contacts
Administrator Ms Silvia Oliveira
telephone (03) 9479 2819;
facsimile: (03) 9479 1956; email: year4psych@latrobe.edu.au
Co-ordinator Professor Eleanor Wertheim
telephone (03) 9479 2478
facsimile (03) 9479 1956; email: e.wertheim@latrobe.edu.au
Want to know more?
Feel free to ask us a question about any course for local students
Fees and scholarships
Undergraduate courses are Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) for eligible Australian and New Zealand citizens. The domestic fee calculator can be used to calculate the cost of subjects this year.
There are also a wide range of scholarships available for local students.
International students
Students who perform at a high standard may apply to undertake a further year of psychology study in Honours (PSY4HNB), which is a prerequisite for most postgraduate courses of study. Following the successful completion of the Honours year, these students will graduate with a Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours). The Honours course is presently offered only at the Melbourne (Bundoora) campus although students from the Bendigo and Albury-Wodonga campus may apply.
Structure
120 credit points
Assessment
In addition to successful presentation of a research proposal, students are required to submit a conference summary, ethics application and report, journal, colloquia summaries, and two short presentations which are all hurdle requirements. There are also a thesis, an essay, and three examinations that carry marks toward the final grade.
How to apply
Contact La Trobe International applications close 30 September each year.
Enquire now about any course for international students or find out how to apply.
Fees and scholarships
Contact La Trobe International for estimated fee costs for international students.
Your study experience
Students will attend a series of seminars including the school colloquia program where leading scholars present their research. Students attend a fourth-year conference and present their research project proposal and hear about other students’ projects. Students also complete a series of online modules to assist in learning how to analyse and respond to the ethical and professional dilemmas that arise for psychologists and other helping professionals.
Alternative pathways
Transferring from another university where you are enrolled in a related degree, provided you meet the entry requirements.
Student and graduate profiles
Find out about the experiences of our students.
Ms Candice Dunstan,
Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)"I was awarded a scholarship to study my PhD and look forward to the career opportunities it will bring."
About the academic staff
You'll get to meet a large number of academic staff during your studies, from tutors through to lecturers and supervisors. You can view staff in Psychology or search all staff in the Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering.
