Study the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

Study Psychology at Flinders

Practise the science of the mind.

Follow your passions in this degree, with the ability to study a stream of electives alongside your core psychology topics. With excellent facilities including up to 20 research laboratories, and unique placement opportunities, you will graduate ready for work in clinical, educational, organisational or academic settings.

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Prerequisites

None

Assumed knowledge

None

2021 selection rank

90.00

Guaranteed selection rank

N/A

Adjustment factors available

Yes

SATAC code

214321

Delivery mode

On campus:

– Bedford Park

Online: No.

Duration

4 years full-time
(or part-time equivalent)
Deferrable: Yes

Annual indicative fee

2020: $7,300

How are these fees calculated?

Start dates

– March
– July

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Why study a Psychology at Flinders

Pursue the pathway to become a registered psychologist – this degree prepares you with the honours-level training required for progression towards registration
Become career ready with high-level training in professional, practical and academic areas
Study in applied, social, clinical, neurological and developmental psychology
Fully accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council

Your career

To register as a practising psychologist in Australia, you must complete an honours program in psychology and either two further years of supervised experience, or an approved qualification such as a Master of Psychology (Clinical).

Potential occupations include:

graduate data analyst
assistant psychologist
human sciences researcher
learning and development graduate officer
graduate trainee research analyst.

Professional accreditation/recognition

This degree is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council.

What you will study

First year A typical first year may include:	core topics in psychology and research methods a selection of topics in biology, business, computing, criminology, disability and rehabilitation, health, legal studies, philosophy, politics, sociology, and women’s studies a selection of elective topics.
Second year A typical second year may include:	core topics in research methods, personality and social psychology, cognition and learning, human development, and psychological assessment and measurement a selection of elective topics.
Third year A typical third year may include:	core topics in research methods, ethics and professional practice, and interviewing and counselling a selection of psychology elective topics including clinical psychology; advanced social psychology; applied cognitive psychology; lifespan development in cultural perspectives; mind, brain and behaviour; and forensic psychology a selection of elective topics.
Honours year A typical honours year may include:	a psychology honours thesis core topics in contemporary issues in psychology, and applications of psychology seminars in research and practice in psychology.

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Practical experience

The degree provides you with practical experience that prepares you for the workforce.

Undertake a professional placement in a psychological setting in third year.
Cover a range of assessment tests and clinical methodologies used by practising psychologists.
Access up to 20 research laboratories.

What you'll need

A police check may be required to complete work placements.

Study abroad

A series of international exchange links are available in countries including the USA and UK for one to two semesters of study. Gain another perspective, gather experience and immerse yourself in the culture of another country. It’ll be fundamental for your career and it will look great on your résumé too.

Innovation and
enterprise topics

At Flinders University, we recognise that careers are evolving and the workplace of the future will look very different from today.

Whatever undergraduate course you are studying at Flinders you can add innovation and enterprise electives to your degree to gain new, adaptable and transferrable skills that will equip you for changes in the global job market.

These innovation and enterprise electives prepare you for the careers of tomorrow by developing what we like to call ‘personal enterprise skills’ – the innate ability to adapt to whatever life throws at you, professionally and personally.

How to apply

Choose your preferred course.

Check the entry requirements and admission pathways available to you.

Choose other courses to include in your preferences.

Visit SATAC and submit your application online.

Admission pathways

Applicants can apply for this course using Year 12 qualifications, previous higher education study, TAFE/VET qualifications, or through adult entry (STAT/Foundation Studies/tertiary preparation course).

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Choosing your preferences

When choosing your preferences through SATAC, other Flinders degrees you might want to include in your list are:

How to apply

Select your course.

Check entry requirements.

Check your eligibility for credit.

Apply online

Obtain certified documents.

Submit your application and documents.

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English language pathways

If you don’t meet our English language entry requirements and need to improve your English language proficiency, you can do so through our approved English Language Instruction Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) providers.

This means that you can attend the required English language tuition at approved ELICOS providers and gain direct entry into university without an IELTS or TOEFL test.

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Academic program pathways

If you don’t meet our academic entry requirements, you can still gain entry to Flinders University through academic pathways programs provided by the Flinders International Study Centre.

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Course enquiries

Want more information about studying at Flinders University? Contact us to find out more – we’d love to help you decide if Flinders University is the right choice for you.

Course enquiries

For all course enquiries phone or email us or complete the course enquiry form.

1300 354 633

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Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

Study Psychology at Flinders

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