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You&#39;ll study advanced theory in psychology and take part in a tailored psychology research methodology seminar. To apply your research knowledge and skills, you&#39;ll undertake an original research project under the supervision of expert staff from La Trobe&#39;s School of Psychology and Public Health to produce evidence-based solutions to current issues in psychology.<\/p><p>By graduating with Honours, you&#39;ll not only gain an edge in an increasingly competitive job market, you&#39;ll also have the opportunity to advance to further coursework or research at Master&#39;s level or, for high achievers, direct entry into a PhD.<\/p><p class=\"footnote\">The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8 \u2013 Bachelor Degree Honours.<\/p>", "entryReq": { "rse": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "admCriAtarStmt": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCriInAddToAtar": "", "selRankAdj": "", "otherAdmOpts": "" }, "higherEd": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCri": "" }, "vet": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCri": "" }, "wle": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCri": "" }, "prerequisite": "<p>Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited three year undergraduate degree in psychology completed within the past ten years with a minimum weighted average mark (WAM) of 70%.<\/p>", "academicEntReq": "", "essentialRequirementsInherent": "", "engReq": "", "hasEngReqAlt": true }, "vtacCodes": null, "courseStructure": "<section id=\"course-structure\" class=\"sublayout-1\"><div class=\"ds-block\"> <p><b>To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours, students must complete a total of 120 credit points across 1 year.<\/b><\/p><\/div><div class=\"ds-block ds-block--full-width course-structure-content\"><div class=\"ds-tabs\"><div class=\"ds-tabs-nav ds-block\" role=\"tablist\"><button class=\"ds-tabs-nav__tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-controls=\"tab1\" id=\"tab1trigger\" >Year 1<\/button><\/div><div class=\"ds-content-chunk\" data-bg-color=\"lightest\"><div id=\"tab1\" class=\"ds-block ds-tab-content__body\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab1trigger\"> <p class=\"lead\"> Year 1 requires the completion of <b><a class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A credit point is a unit of measurement to indicate the relative study load of subjects, courses, majors, minors, specialisations and other academic items.<br><br>For example, to be eligible for the award of a standard Bachelor's degree, a student must complete 360 credit points.\">120 credit points<\/a><\/b> including:<\/p> <ul> <li><b>120 credit points<\/b> from Core<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-block\"><h4>Study options<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"ds-block\" style=\"margin-top: 1rem;\"> <h5>This is a StudyFlex course<\/h5> <p>Whether your course is considered on campus, online or a mix of both, a StudyFlex course provides:<\/p><ul> <li>at least one third of its subjects on campus or online; and\/or<\/li> <li>at least two StudyFlex majors - that is two eight-subject sequences that offer at least half of their subjects on campus or online.<\/li> <\/ul> <p><a href=\"https://www.latrobe.edu.au/courses/studyflex\">Learn more about StudyFlex<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"ds-block\"><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h5> <button id=\"check-course-struct-1\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"course-struct-1\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\"> Core subjects <\/span> <\/button> <\/h5> <div id=\"course-struct-1\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-course-struct-1\"> <div class=\"ds-table-wrapper\"> <p> Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree. <\/p> <table class=\"ds-table--striped\"> <thead> <tr> <th> Subject name<\/th> <th> Subject code<\/th> <th> Year<\/th> <th> Credit points<\/th> <\/tr> <\/thead> <tbody><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LTU0AIM\" target=\"_blank\">ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE<\/a><\/td> <td> LTU0AIM<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 0<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/ABS0WOM\" target=\"_blank\">WOMINJEKA LA TROBE: INDIGENOUS CULTURAL LITERACY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION<\/a><\/td> <td> ABS0WOM<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 0<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PSY4AAI\" target=\"_blank\">ADVANCED ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION<\/a><\/td> <td> PSY4AAI<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PSY4ATP\" target=\"_blank\">ADVANCED TOPICS IN PSYCHOLOGY<\/a><\/td> <td> PSY4ATP<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PSY4EPI\" target=\"_blank\">ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL ISSUES IN PSYCHOLOGY<\/a><\/td> <td> PSY4EPI<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PSY4MIP\" target=\"_blank\">METHODS OF INQUIRIES IN PSYCHOLOGY<\/a><\/td> <td> PSY4MIP<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PSY4HOT\" target=\"_blank\">HONOURS PSYCHOLOGY THESIS<\/a><\/td> <td> PSY4HOT<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 60<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>", "workBasedLearning": "", "handbookLinkHtml": "<a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/courses\/2026\/SHPSB\" target='_blank'>Bendigo<\/a>", "intendedLearningOutcomes": "<ul><li>Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of a field of study in psychology<\/li><li>Identify and critically evaluate the principles underpinning evidence-based assessment of personality and intelligence, including administering and interpreting commonly used psychological assessment instruments with well-developed judgement<\/li><li>Choose suitable methodologies to address psychological questions, and analyse and interpret data appropriately to draw conclusions<\/li><li>Justify the roles and responsibilities of psychologists in terms of ethical and legal issues, and professional conduct<\/li><li>Conduct research projects that include review of empirical literature, appropriate research design and methodology, suitable data collection and proper analysis and interpretation of findings<\/li><li>Communicate professionally, both orally and in writing, with peers and the community<\/li><\/ul>", "careerOpportunities": "<p>More than simply consolidating the knowledge gained from your undergraduate degree, Honours develops your abilities in research and enhances other essential employability skills, giving you a career-ready edge in today&#39;s competitive job market.<\/p><p>Honours is also the best foundation for a postgraduate coursework degree, a higher degree by research or a career in academia. Complete the Honours program with distinction, and you could qualify for entry into the Masters by Research. If you&#39;re a high achiever, you could gain direct entry into a PhD.<\/p>", "professionalRecognition": "<p>The Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). Professional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia will require an APAC-accredited fourth year and additional or ongoing requirements beyond the completion of the degree as well as an application to the professional body. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.<\/p><p>Graduates of the Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours may apply for membership with the Australian Psychological Society (APS). Membership may be subject to additional or ongoing requirements beyond completion of the degree. 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