Real graduate

'The highlight of my degree was being able to work in research with a professor at QUT. We worked on a project looking at beliefs and attitudes toward organ donation in Australia. Understanding why people do the things they do is probably one of the most interesting things about this course.'

Kylie Wihardjo

Accreditation

Full accreditation with the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council means that this course is accredited by a national and international accreditation authority, giving you a highly recognised qualification. This course is part of a sequence that can lead to eligibility for registration as a psychologist. APAC is the only Australian entity with the authority to accredit courses that will be recognised by the Psychology Board of Australia.


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Real graduate

'The highlight of my degree was being able to work in research with a professor at QUT. We worked on a project looking at beliefs and attitudes toward organ donation in Australia. Understanding why people do the things they do is probably one of the most interesting things about this course.'

Kylie Wihardjo

Accreditation

Full accreditation with the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council means that this course is accredited by a national and international accreditation authority, giving you a highly recognised qualification. This course is part of a sequence that can lead to eligibility for registration as a psychologist. APAC is the only Australian entity with the authority to accredit courses that will be recognised by the Psychology Board of Australia.


Real graduate

'The highlight of my degree was being able to work in research with a professor at QUT. We worked on a project looking at beliefs and attitudes toward organ donation in Australia. Understanding why people do the things they do is probably one of the most interesting things about this course.'

Kylie Wihardjo

Accreditation

Full accreditation with the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council means that this course is accredited by a national and international accreditation authority, giving you a highly recognised qualification. This course is part of a sequence that can lead to eligibility for registration as a psychologist. APAC is the only Australian entity with the authority to accredit courses that will be recognised by the Psychology Board of Australia.


Highlights

  • APAC accredited fourth year program of study in psychology.
  • Opportunities to complete advanced study in psychology and an independent research project.
  • Graduates have highly developed skills in statistics and research, as well as advanced knowledge of psychological theory, an understanding of the principles of basic psychological assessment and interventions, and demonstrated counselling skills.
  • Completion of the research component involves undertaking independent research and producing an individual thesis under the guidance of active researcher.
  • Graduates are eligible for provisional registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia.

Highlights

  • APAC accredited fourth year program of study in psychology.
  • Opportunities to complete advanced study in psychology and an independent research project.
  • Graduates have highly developed skills in statistics and research, as well as advanced knowledge of psychological theory, an understanding of the principles of basic psychological assessment and interventions, and demonstrated counselling skills.
  • Completion of the research component involves undertaking independent research and producing an individual thesis under the guidance of active researcher.
  • Graduates are eligible for provisional registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia.

Explore this course

What to expect

The honours program builds on an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited undergraduate psychology degree. The course provides students with advanced knowledge and practical skills and offers students an opportunity to engage in an independent research project under the guidance of an experienced researcher.

Course requirements

Students should note that this course does involve a sizeable workload . You will need to ensure you have sufficient time available to allocate to this workload. There may also be some incidental costs throughout the year, detailed in the Additional course requirements and costs website.

Careers and outcomes

Careers and outcomes

Graduates of the fourth-year psychology course have skills that can be applied to a variety of professional areas and may choose a wide range of career paths such as government and community services, business and human resources, justice and administration.

To pursue a career as a registered psychologist, you must be registered with AHPRA through the Psychology Board of Australia. Completion of PY09 provides eligibility for provisional registration with AHPRA. For full registration as a psychologist a further two years of study in an accredited master’s program is required.

Professional recognition

The honours program provides an APAC-accredited fourth year of training. Graduates of this course are eligible for provisional registration as a psychologist with AHPRA through the Psychology Board of Australia and eligibility for entry to an accredited master’s program.  

Further study via the completion of an APAC accredited higher degree (e.g. Master of Clinical Psychology or Master of Psychology - Educational and Developmental) will allow graduates to be fully accredited and able to obtain AHPRA registration from the Psychology Board of Australia. 

Possible careers

  • Administrator
  • Aged services worker
  • Aid work manager
  • Change manager
  • Community worker
  • Counsellor
  • Critical incident or disaster response manager
  • Disability services worker
  • Family services officer
  • Government officer
  • Guidance officer
  • Health information manager
  • Health services manager
  • Higher education worker
  • Human resource developer
  • Human resource manager
  • Human services practitioner
  • Information officer
  • Manager
  • Program evaluator
  • Psychologist
  • Public health officer
  • Public servant
  • School counsellor
  • Social scientist
  • Youth worker

Details and units

The honours program comprises eight units, which can be completed in full-time or part-time study mode.

This course is made up of core and research units. Core units require 3 contact hours per week, and electives are offered in intensive formats.

This course also includes a research component, which entails an individual thesis. PYH400-1 to 4 Thesis is undertaken in modules throughout the program. Initially students complete a research plan, which sets out the rational and methodology of the project. This is followed by data collection, analysis and writing-up the research thesis. Contact hours for the research component are as required by the project and supervisor.

The honours program comprises eight units, which can be completed in full-time or part-time study mode.

This course is made up of core and research units. Core units require 3 contact hours per week, and electives are offered in intensive formats.

This course also includes a research component, which entails an individual thesis. PYH400-1to4 Thesis is undertaken in modules throughout the program. Initially students complete a research plan, which sets out the rational and methodology of the project. This is followed by data collection, analysis and writing-up the research thesis. Contact hours for the research component are as required by the project and supervisor.

Requirements

Course code
PY09
CRICOS code
061159E
Delivery
  • Kelvin Grove
Delivery
  • Kelvin Grove
Duration
1 years full-time
2 years part-time
Duration
1 years full-time
Entry
February
Entry into this course is competitive and applications have an early closing date of 30 September of the previous year. Applicants will be notified of their application outcomes in mid-December.
Entry
February
Entry into this course is competitive and applications have an early closing date of 30 September of the previous year. Applicants will be notified of their application outcomes in mid-December.

Entry requirements

You must have:

  • A completed bachelor degree in psychology completed within the past ten years (2015 or later) and by no later than semester 2, 2024 (or equivalent) with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 5.00 (on QUT's 7-point scale).

Your degree must be accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) as an entry point into an honours program; e.g.Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) at QUT.

If you have an overseas qualifications you must provide certification with your application from the Australian Psychological Society (APS) stating your degree is equivalent to an APAC-approved, 3-year training in psychology. Please ensure you lodge your certification request with APS as early as possible, as APS processing times can exceed three months.

Additional entry requirements

You must have:

  • A grade of at least 4.00 (on QUT's 7-point scale) for each of the APAC-accredited second and third year psychology units listed below.
  • A grade point average of at least 5.30 (on QUT's 7-point scale) across all attempts of the listed APAC accredited second- and third-year psychology units listed below.
  • Successful completed an APAC-accredited advanced statistical analysis unit at third-year level.

The required APAC-accredited second and third year psychology units at QUT are:

  • PYB202 Social Psychology 
  • PYB203 Developmental Psychology 
  • PYB204 Perception and Cognition 
  • PYB210 Research Design and Data Analysis 
  • PYB304 Behavioural Neuroscience
  • PYB306 Psychopathology 
  • PYB309 Individual Differences and Assessment 
  • PYB350 Advanced Statistical Analysis

Similar APAC-accredited subjects are required for studies completed at another institution.

Selection process

Entry to this course is competitive as places are limited. All applications will be considered in two groups of:

  • QUT's Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) single and double degree graduates; and
  • All other applicants.

Eligible applicants are selected in order of merit based on their APAC accredited second and third year psychology units GPA.

Application dates

  • 1 July: applications open
  • 30 September: final date to apply and provide all required supporting documentation. Applications or supporting documentation received after this date will not be considered.
  • Mid-December: Application outcomes released.

Applicants expecting to complete their studies by December

You must provide your academic record for all studies attempted up until semester 1 this year by 30 September. If your application is successful you will receive a conditional offer that will stipulate when your final results and course completion must be provided to confirm your place.

If you have summer/semester 3 (or equivalent) studies you will need to apply for entry next July. for the intake year after you complete your studies.

Offers we made to school leavers in Semester 1, 2024

This course is not open to current year 12 students. This course is open to graduates with a relevant completed degree with a suitable grade point average and honours topic. Thus no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.

You can find out more about your fellow students’ backgrounds with this course’s student profile.

Other admission options

If you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you may be eligible for admission through our Centralised Assessment Selection Process (CASP).

Entry requirements

You must have:

  • A completed bachelor degree in psychology completed within the past ten years (2015 or later) and by no later than semester 2, 2024 (or equivalent) with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 5.00 (on QUT's 7-point scale).

Your degree must be accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) as an entry point into an honours program; e.g.Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) at QUT.

If you have an overseas qualification you must provide certification with your application from the Australian Psychological Society (APS) stating your degree is equivalent to an APAC-approved, 3-year training in psychology. Please ensure you lodge your certification request with APS as early as possible, as APS processing times can exceed three months.

The degree must be accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) as an entry point into an honours program; e.g.Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) at QUT.

Additional entry requirements

You must have:

  • A grade of at least 4.00 (on QUT's 7-point scale) for each of the APAC-accredited second and third year psychology units listed below.
  • A grade point average of at least 5.30 (on QUT's 7-point scale) across all attempts of the listed APAC accredited second- and third-year psychology units listed below.
  • Successful completed an APAC-accredited advanced statistical analysis unit at third-year level.

The required APAC-accredited second and third year psychology units at QUT are:

  • PYB202 Social Psychology
  • PYB203 Developmental Psychology
  • PYB204 Cognition and Perception 
  • PYB210 Research Design and Data Analysis
  • PYB304 Physiological Psychology 
  • PYB306 Psychopathology
  • PYB309 Individual Differences and Assessment
  • PYB350 Advanced Statistical Analysis.

Similar APAC-accredited subjects are required for studies completed at another institution.

Selection process

Entry to this course is competitive as places are limited. All applications will be considered in two groups of:

  • QUT's Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) single and double degree graduates; and
  • All other applicants.

Eligible applicants are selected in order of merit based on their APAC accredited second and third year psychology units GPA.

Application dates

  • 1 July: applications open
  • 30 September: final date to apply and provide all required supporting documentation, including meeting the English Language course entry requirements. Applications, supporting documentation, and/or English Language test results received after this date will not be considered.
  • Mid-December: Application outcomes released.

Applicants expecting to complete their studies by December

You must provide your academic record for all studies attempted up until semester 1 this year by 30 September. If your application is successful you will receive a conditional offer that will stipulate when your final results and course completion must be provided to confirm your place.

If you have summer/semester 3 (or equivalent) studies you will need to apply for entry next July. for the intake year after you complete your studies.

 

Minimum English language requirements

Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.

Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.

If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.

We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.

English Test
IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake
Overall 6.5
Listening 6
Reading 6
Writing 6
Speaking 6
Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website.
Overall 176
Listening 169
Reading 169
Writing 169
Speaking 169
PTE Academic
Overall 58
Listening 50
Reading 50
Writing 50
Speaking 50
TOEFL iBT
Overall 79
Listening 16
Reading 16
Writing 21
Speaking 18
English Test Overall Listening Reading Writing Speaking
IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake 6.5 6 6 6 6
Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. 		176 169 169 169 169
PTE Academic 58 50 50 50 50
TOEFL iBT 79 16 16 21 18

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2025: CSP $8,600 per year full-time (96 credit points)

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2025: $36,700 per year full-time (96 credit points)

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