UndergraduatePsychology
Bachelor of Psychological Science Honours
Charles Darwin University, Darwin, NT, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) at Charles Darwin University is an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council accredited fourth-year program designed to equip students with an in-depth understanding of the application of psychological theories to practice and to advance their capacity to design, conduct, interpret and communicate impactful research. It suits high-achieving psychology students who want to distinguish themselves and advance their knowledge of psychological assessment and intervention, and provides in-demand interdisciplinary skills valued by employers in human-centred professions.
Cost & duration
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Course structure
2 terms of coursework
- The other half of your Honours course (50%) consists of a research project that will see you gain expertise and experience in the designing
- conducting
- and communication of research. You may be able to design and conduct an exciting independent scientific research project
- or join a project that is underway. Staff will guide you through the research process as your supervisors. In the first semester
- you will write up a research proposal and present your proposal to staff. In the second semester
- you will work towards completing your project and then write it up in the style of a scientific journal article and present your findings at the Honours Research Conference. Some of our students have gone on to publish their articles in scientific journals. The Honours Program must be completed either in 2 years of part-time study or 1 year of full-time study
- Core Units (6 unit): Psychological Interventions
- Ethics and Professional Issues
- Research Methods and Practice
- Honours Thesis #20
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Clinical PsychologistANZSCO 272311
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Registration needs the full accredited sequence (accredited bachelor's, honours, then an accredited master's or doctorate), which takes several years beyond a first degree. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Psychology Board of Australia
Educational PsychologistANZSCO 272312
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, subject to the same long registration pathway as other endorsed psychology areas. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Psychology Board of Australia
Organisational PsychologistANZSCO 272313
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, subject to the same long registration pathway as other endorsed psychology areas. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Psychology Board of Australia
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a related field, minimum GPA 5.0
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