Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

at Australian National University

Program Structure

The Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) requires completion of 192 units, of which:
 

• A maximum of 60 units may come from completion of 1000-level courses

• A minimum of 24 units must come from completion of honours pathway options or honours pathway courses in the subject area PSYC Psychology

The 192 units must include:

60 units from the completion of the following compulsory courses:
 

• PSYC1003 Psychology 1: Understanding Mind, Brain and Behaviour

• PSYC1004 Psychology 2: Understanding People in Context

• PSYC2001 Social Psychology

• PSYC2002 Developmental Psychology

• PSYC2007 Biological Basis of Behaviour

• PSYC2008 Cognition

• PSYC2009 Quantitative Methods in Psychology

• PSYC3018 Advanced Research Methods

• PSYC3025 Psychopathology Across the Lifespan

• PSYC3026 Personality Psychology

18 units from completion of 3000-level courses in the subject area PSYC Psychology

12 units from completion of further 1000-level courses from the Science Course List

6 units from completion of further courses from the Science Course List

48 units from completion of elective courses offered by ANU

48 units from completion of the Psychology Honours specialisation

Students must achieve a minimum 75% weighted average mark in each period (Summer/First Semester/Autumn and Winter/Second Semester/Spring) in courses in the subject area PSYC Psychology in order to continue in the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours). Students who do not achieve a minimum of 75% weighted average mark will be transferred to the Bachelor of Science (Psychology).

International applicants

Applicants who complete a recognised secondary/senior secondary/post-secondary/tertiary sequence of study will be assessed on the basis of an equivalent selection rank that is calculated upon application. A list of commonly observed international qualifications and corresponding admission requirement. Applicants must also meet any program specific requirements that are listed below.

Diversity factors & English language proficiency  

As Australia's national university, ANU is global representative of Australian research and education. ANU endeavours to recruit and maintain a diverse and deliberate student cohort representative not only of Australia, but the world. In order to achieve these outcomes, competitive ranking of applicants may be adjusted to ensure access to ANU is a reality for brilliant students from countries across the globe. If required, competitive ranking may further be confirmed on the basis of demonstrating higher-level English language proficiency.

The annual indicative fee provides an estimate of the program tuition fees for international students and domestic students (where applicable). The annual indicative fee for a program is based on the standard full-time enrolment load of 48 units per year (unless the program duration is less than 48 units). Fees for courses vary by discipline meaning that the fees for a program can vary depending on the courses selected. Course fees are reviewed on an annual basis and typically will increase from year to year. The tuition fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and the courses selected and are subject to increase during the period of study.

Annual indicative fee for international students

$48,802

Psychology graduates tend to find employment in three areas: as psychologists, in general graduate positions including HR, policy, marketing, management consulting and as psychological scientists (often in applied research settings).

The Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) prepares you for postgraduate study­, leading to a career in clinical practice or academic research.