UndergraduatePsychology
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
Griffith University, Brisbane/Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
About this program
Griffith University's Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) degree. Understand the human mind to support the mental health of others. The Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) will give you a thorough grounding in clinical, developmental, biological, cognitive, social, and organisational psychology and research. This degree will enable you to work towards a career as a psychologist, or work in related fields in the health sector and beyond. Meet the demand for caring professionals to support the mental wellbeing of individuals, families and communities. You'll learn to help people with personal, health, vocational and social difficulties and apply theory to topics including thinking and perceiving, motivation, stress and group behaviour. Highlights of studying the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) Build the cultural competence and practical skills to support individuals and communities. Learn to conduct and interpret tests that measure intellectual, behavioural and emotional states then apply the results for more positive outcomes. Connect with experts who undertake groundbreaking research in our Centre for Mental Health, including in key areas such as youth mental health, parenting and family interventions. Undertake practical learning with experienced professionals from different fields to understand how various professions apply psychology in practice. With opportunities for research, placements and collaborative projects you'll graduate ready for a career that makes a difference. Honours To be eligible for progression to the fourth year of the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), you'll need to achieve the required level of academic performance in the earlier years of the degree.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
5 terms of coursework
- Year 1: Introduction to Psychology 1, Interpersonal Skills, Psychology and Counselling in Professional Contexts, Introduction to Psychology 2, Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology, Counselling Skills
- Year 2: Experimental Design and Analysis, Biological Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Social and Cultural Psychology, Group Facilitation and Coaching Skills
- Year 3: Survey Design and Analysis, Behaviour Change Skills, Psychological Assessment of Individual Differences, Abnormal Psychology
- Year 6: Issues in Quantitative Research, Professional Psychology A, Honours Research Project, Honours Research Project, Professional Psychology B, Advanced Topics in Psychology
- Plus 32 elective/flexible courses chosen from an approved list to complete the 320 credit-point program
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
Completion of an Australian Year 12 (Senior Secondary) certificate or equivalent international qualification. Assumed background knowledge: Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3 and 4, C); Any two units of English (Band 3).
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