Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
Overview
Decode the puzzle of the human brain with the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours). This degree will allow you to explore both the research and applied components of psychology, with the opportunity to specialise in an area of interest when completing Honours in your fourth year.
This program is suited to those who intend to complete a postgraduate qualification in psychology and pursue a career as a clinical psychologist.
Honours year
- A fourth year of study that is a continuation of an undergraduate degree focused on a research project
- Identify a supervisor and an area of research
- Full-time for two consecutive semesters and includes research training
- Honours extends the knowledge and skills developed during the Bachelor degree and provides a solid foundation in the practice of research suitable for entry to a broad range of careers, a Master of Clinical Psychology or to a PhD.
Program details
The Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) is a four degree program listed with the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council. It is designed for those students who are seeking a direct pathway into Honours. The degree offers concentrated study in psychology for students who want a thorough exploration of the discipline and the opportunity for specialisation in their third year before conducting a major research project in the Honours year. It includes courses in the major substantive areas of psychology, together with comprehensive training in the research design and data analysis techniques used in psychological science.
Key facts
- 4 years full-time
- Semester 1 & 2 intake
- #1 in Australia for graduate employability (Times Higher Education)
Careers
Psychological science is an exciting career option with employment opportunities in the private and public sector as well as in universities. Psychological science can involve designing interventions to solve human problems and researching how people function in different environments.
The Australian National University has been ranked as the top university for graduate employability in Australia in the Global University Employability Ranking 2023-24. As a student at ANU, you gain access to the ANU CareerHub – an online career development and employability tool that includes a jobs board and careers resources. You also have access to drop-in chats with a career consultant and to attend our career fairs to meet potential employers.
Learning experience
Moving mountains with psychology
Elliot McBride had no idea where his degree would take him. His experience with UNICEF has been eye-opening to say the least.
Read Elliot's story
Canberra is a great choice for a rural kid
I choose to study psychology because it’s such a big part of life. Studying psychology will enable me to understand, relate with, and help everyone around me.
Read Brianna's storyFees & scholarships
Scholarships
Whether you are looking for financial support to start your studies at ANU or help to move away from home for the first time, we have scholarship opportunities for you and your situation.
Convenors
Professor Michael Platow, Program convener
Professor Platow specialises in social and community psychology. He has been recognised for his teaching excellence at ANU with multiple teaching awards.
Professor Katherine Reynolds, First year course convener
Kate is Professor of Psychology at the Australian National University. Her areas of expertise are social and organisational psychology and she has experience in key areas of academic life (e.g. leading collaborative research projects, publications, competitive grants, co-ordinating/lecturing courses from 1st year to Master, supervising/mentoring HDR students & ECRs).
Dr Boris Bizumic, Honours program convener
Boris's research interests include ethnocentrism, prejudice, personality, narcissism, attitudes, authoritarianism, groups, cross-cultural research, psychometrics, and scale development.
How to apply
Determine the best way to apply
There are different ways to apply to ANU, the best way for you to apply depends on your circumstances.
Direct applications to the ANU are for school leavers only, if you are a mature age student, non-school leaver, or transferring from another university you will need to apply via UAC by the 30 November and please remember to attach your supporting documents.
Understand the entry requirements
- Visit Domestic applications - ANU Undergraduate to check the admission dates.
- Make sure you understand the admission requirements for your chosen degree by reading them carefully on Programs and Courses website.
- All applicants must meet the University’s English Language Admission Requirements for Students.
Meet the co-curricular or service requirement
In addition to meeting academic requirements, we have introduced a compulsory co-curricular or service requirement.
Make sure you have met the co-curricular or service requirement and provide the appropriate documentation.
Gather supporting documents
All students applying to the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) will need to provide a completed Supplementary Form.
Submit your application
Tick your application off your list so it's one less thing you need to think about. There are different ways to apply to ANU, the best way for you to apply depends on your circumstances.
Direct applications to the ANU are for school leavers only, if you are a mature age student, non-school leaver, or transferring from another university you will need to apply via UAC by the 30 November and please remember to attach your supporting documents.
Application assessment
Direct applications and UAC applications will be assessed after the 30 November deadline.
Accept your offer
Accept the offer and enrol at ANU!
Understand the entry requirements
- Visit International applications - ANU Undergraduate to check the admission dates.
- Make sure you understand the admission requirements for your chosen degree by reading them carefully on Programs and Courses website.
- All applicants must meet the University’s English Language Admission Requirements for Students.
Prepare entry requirements & support documents
All students applying to the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) will need to provide a completed Supplementary Form.
Submit your application
Application assessment
All applications will be assessed after the deadline date.
Accept your offer
Accept the offer and enrol at ANU!