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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Course facts at a glance.

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Prerequisites

None

Assumed knowledge

None

2023 selection rank

90.00

Guaranteed selection rank

N/A

Adjustment factors available

Yes

SATAC code

214321

Delivery mode

In person:

– Bedford Park

Online: No

Duration

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

Annual indicative fee

2023: $9,995

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.

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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.

ATAR and Student Profile Information

ATAR and Selection Rank profile

The table below shows ATAR and Selection Rank data for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR commencing in Semester 1, 2023. It is limited to applicants that have recently completed secondary education (within the last two years). Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.

Notes:
<5 – less than 5 ATAR based offers made
N/A – This course uses additional selection criteria and therefore Selection Rank is not published

ATAR-based offers only across all offer rounds	ATAR - Excluding adjustment factors	Selection Rank - ATAR plus any adjustment factors
Highest rank to receive an offer	98.25	99.95
Median rank to receive an offer	92.00	95.80
Lowest rank to receive an offer	84.10	90.00

Student Profile

The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students in this course. It provides data on students who commenced study in this course in Semester 1, 2023 including those admitted through all offer rounds and international students studying in Australia. Applicant background groupings are based on educational background, not basis of admission. Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.

Notes:
<5 – the number of students is less than 5
N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students

Applicant background (Semester 1, 2023)	Number of students	Percentage of all students
Higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course)	9	13%
Vocational education and training (VET) study	0	0
Work and life experience	5	7%
Recent secondary education - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points)	24	35%
Recent secondary education - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test)	27	40%
Recent secondary education - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration pathways)	<5	<5
International Students	<5	<5
All students	68	100%

Add Innovation and Enterprise
to your degree

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 the careers of tomorrow.

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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.

Inherent requirements for undergraduate psychology courses

Flinders University and the College of Education, Psychology and Social Work (CEPSW) strongly support the right of all people to pursue an undergraduate psychology course.

Inherent requirements are the essential components of a course or unit that demonstrate the abilities, knowledge and skills to achieve the core learning outcomes of the course or unit, while preserving the academic integrity of the University's learning, assessment and accreditation processes. The inherent requirements are the abilities, knowledge and skills needed to complete the course that must be met by all students.

Inherent requirements

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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Inherent requirements for undergraduate psychology courses

Flinders University and the College of Education, Psychology and Social Work (CEPSW) strongly support the right of all people to pursue an undergraduate psychology course.

Inherent requirements are the essential components of a course or unit that demonstrate the abilities, knowledge and skills to achieve the core learning outcomes of the course or unit, while preserving the academic integrity of the University's learning, assessment and accreditation processes. The inherent requirements are the abilities, knowledge and skills needed to complete the course that must be met by all students.

Inherent requirements

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 Flinders University Academy – or 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 Flinders University Academy. With a range of diplomas, foundation and English language courses, students can find a direct pathway into the destination degree of their choice.

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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.

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

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Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

Study Psychology at Flinders

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