Psychology Honours Specialisation

Total units 48 Units

Areas of interest Psychology, Clinical Psychology
Specialisation code PSYC-HSPC

Academic career Undergraduate

The Psychology Honours specialisation is intended for students who have successfully completed an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited undergraduate sequence in psychology, and are interested in undertaking an independent psychological research. The honours specialisation is usually taken full time for two consecutive semesters and includes research training, in-depth analysis of current concepts in psychology as well as a substantial research project culminating in the production of a thesis. Honours is a solid foundation in the basics of research and can be an entry into many careers both within and outside of psychology, and a pathway to the profession of clinical psychology.

Admission Requirements

Satisfaction of the admission requirements described in the relevant honours plan with at least:

a specialisation or a major and minor in psychology or equivalent
and satisfaction of APAC grade requirements on 1000, 2000 and 3000-level psychology courses

Relevant Degrees

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Requirements

This Honours specialisation requires the completion of 48 units, which must consist of:

48 units from completion of PSYC4011 Psychology Honours, which must be undertaken more than once, in consecutive semesters.

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