Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)
Program code
2004
Available at
Nathan
Gold Coast
Mount Gravatt
Logan
South Bank
Online
Offshore
Other
Duration
1 year full-time
Credit points
80
Indicative fee
$35,000.00* per year (more)
* 2025 indicative annual fee
About this program
Applications to Brisbane South (Nathan/Mt Gravatt) will be open for Trimester 1, 2026.
The Honours year consists of supervised research and coursework available to suitably qualified graduates of Griffith University and other recognised tertiary institutions.
This program enables students to advance the knowledge and experience acquired at the undergraduate level and prepares them to undertake research work for postgraduate studies at this and other universities.
| Code | Program title | Campus | Intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1012 | Bachelor of Psychological Science | Gold Coast, Mt Gravatt, Nathan | Trimester 1, Trimester 2 and Trimester 3 |
| 2004 | Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) (this program) | Gold Coast, Mt Gravatt | Trimester 1 only |
Progression is dependent upon satisfying admission requirements.
Attendance information
If you are an International student on a student visa, you must ensure that you enrol in a way that will allow you to complete your enrolment within the expected program duration as stated on your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE). The recommended study load for international student in each compulsory trimester is 40CP.
Managing Study Interruptions
Leave of AbsenceTaking a leave of absence from this program is permitted, subject to conditions outlined in the Enrolment Procedure and receiving approval from the Program Director or their nominee.
Work-integrated learning
Work-integrated learning activities (professional placements) integrate theoretical learning with its application in the workplace. The inclusion of work-integrated learning activities in the degree program demonstrates Griffith's commitment to preparing its graduates for success in their working life.
In this program you will spend time in the work/professional environment undertaking placements at various locations. Placements may be outside of the Brisbane metropolitan/Gold Coast area including northern New South Wales.
Students will complete 36 hours of observational placement over a 6 week period during the course 6021PSY. Total observational placement hours: 36
Program accreditation
The Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).
Professional recognition
As a graduate of the Honours year in Psychology you may be eligible to apply to undertake postgraduate studies in Psychology. You may also be eligible to apply for associate membership with the Australian Psychological Society. For further information on provisional or general registration as a Psychologist, refer to the Psychology Board of Australia.
International students or students for whom English is not the first or native language should refer to the Psychology Board of Australia for information on the required IELTS score for provisional registration as a Psychologist.
Professional Practice requirements
There are placements associated with this program and before undertaking professional experience placements, all students in this program are required to have completed the following by the end of their first trimester of study:
- Vaccinations and Health Tests
- Licenses and Certificates
- Online Training
- Health Placement Requirements
Students should refer to the checklist of professional practice requirements for their Health discipline on the Health Placement Support Hub for full details of the requirements regarding professional placement to ensure that they meet eligibility for placement.
Pathways to further study
Graduates may be eligible to apply for the Master of Professional Psychology (5747), Master of Clinical Psychology (5070), Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology (6028) or Doctor of Philosophy (6001).
International students
An International student is one who is not:
- an Australian or New Zealand citizen or
- a Pacific Engagement visa holder or
- a person who has Australian permanent resident status.
Indicative annual tuition fee
The indicative annual tuition fee is calculated based on a standard full-time study load which is usually 80 credit points (two full-time trimesters).
The indicative annual tuition fee is based on current conditions and available data and should only be used as a guide. These fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change.
Tuition fees
- An International student pays tuition fees.
- Students are liable for tuition fees for the courses they are enrolled in as at the census date.
- The tuition fee is charged according to the approved program fee for the trimester in which the student is enrolled.
Program fees for the Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) (2004)
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* Year 2024 temporarily disabled
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Changing programs
If an International student changes to a different program they will be subject to the approved program fee for the trimester in which they are enrolled.
Permanent resident status
If an undergraduate student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will be provided with a domestic fee-paying place.
The student may then apply for a Commonwealth supported place at the next admission period provided that the student satisfies the conditions for transfer from a domestic fee-paying place to a Commonwealth supported place as set out in the Fees and Charges Procedure.
If a postgraduate student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will automatically be considered for a Commonwealth supported place (subject to availability) or a domestic fee-paying place as applicable for the program.
If a research student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will automatically be considered for a Commonwealth Government Research Training Program (RTP) Fee Offset or a domestic fee-paying place as applicable for the program.