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QTAC code (Australian and New Zealand applicants): Ipswich campus: 926802

CRICOS code (International applicants): 062647C

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Professional accreditation

The Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) is fully accredited by the as a four-year sequence of study. Graduates are eligible to apply for probationary registration as a Psychologist with the . Those who complete the four-year Honours program are also eligible to go on to complete further studies at the Masters level with the aim of gaining specialist registration (e.g., clinical psychologist).

Program aims

The program aims to produce graduates who possess the qualities outlined in the USQ Graduate Attributes, who have developed a strong knowledge base in the discipline, who are proficient researchers, who possess the professional competencies expected of graduates by the Psychologist Board of Australia and the , and who are able to actively contribute to the welfare of the community at large.

Program objectives

Successful completion of the program will enable graduates to:

• demonstrate a sound understanding of the scope and focus of the major fields in contemporary Psychology

• demonstrate high levels of proficiency in research and specific methodology including research planning and implementation, analysis, interpretation and evaluation of research results, and the presentation and communication of research findings

• demonstrate awareness of a wide range of research methods and the ethical and social responsibilities of a practising researcher

• enhance the psychological wellbeing of clients by applying the professional skills in assessment, counselling, evaluation and intervention with a high degree of proficiency

• interact ethically with their clients.

Admission requirements

Domestic applicants who have obtained an exit level of sound achievement after four semesters in English in their Senior High School studies and who have demonstrated high levels of achievement will be considered for a place in the program. Please consult the QTAC handbook for alternative means of meeting these requirements.

International students will need to satisfy standard entry requirements into USQ bachelor degrees. In addition their secondary or tertiary academic history must be such that they are likely to be able to achieve and maintain high levels of performance in the program.

Admission into the 4th year of the program is contingent upon students having completed the first 3 years of the BPSH program as well as maintaining an average GPA of 5.0 in their psychology courses across levels 1 to 3.

Domestic and International Applicants from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy .

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a 精东传媒app-approved . On successful completion of the English language program, Applicants may be admitted to an Award Program.

Program fees

Commonwealth supported place

A Commonwealth supported place is where the Australian Government makes a contribution towards the cost of your higher education and you as a student pay a , which varies depending on the courses undertaken. You are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via the .
Commonwealth Supported students may be eligible to defer their fees through a Government loan called .

Domestic full fee paying place

Domestic full fee paying places are funded entirely through the full fees paid by the student. Full fees vary depending on the courses that are taken. You are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via the
Domestic full fee paying students may be eligible to defer their fees through a Government loan called provided they meet the residency and citizenship requirements.
Australian citizens, Permanent Humanitarian Visa holders, Permanent Resident visa holders and New Zealand citizens who will be resident outside Australia for the duration of their program pay full tuition fees and are not eligible for .

International full fee paying place

International students pay full fees. Full fees vary depending on the courses that are taken and whether they are studied on-campus, via distance education/online. You are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via the .

Program structure

The Program entails four years of full-time study, during which time the student will complete 32 units, comprising compulsory psychology, and statistics courses.

Requirements to Complete the Program

To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) a candidate must complete or be exempted from courses with a total value of at least 32 units within eight years of first admission to the program.

Standard enrolment pattern - Semester 1 start
A part-time enrolment pattern is available. Students wanting to study part-time should contact the Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences for this enrolment pattern.

Standard enrolment pattern - Semester 2 start
A part-time enrolment pattern is available. Students wanting to study part-time should contact the Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences for this enrolment pattern.

All courses coded PSY1*** and PSY2*** should be completed before commencing PSY3*** courses, with the exception of PSY2050 and PSY3111.

Prerequisite list

Psychology Elective Courses

Required time limits

Students have a maximum of 8 years to complete this program.

IT requirements

Students should visit the USQ to check that their computers are capable of running the appropriate software and versions of Internet web browsers and to check the minimum and recommended standards for software.

Exit points

Those students who fail to maintain an average GPA of 5.0 in their psychology courses across levels 1 to 3 will not be permitted to enrol in the fourth year of the program and will be exited from the degree. Those students will graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Psychology.

Honours

The level of honours awarded will be determined based on the USQ procedure. Please refer to the .

Recommended enrolment pattern

Students are able to enrol in any offered mode of a course (on-campus, external or online), regardless of the program mode of study they enrolled in.

A part-time enrolment pattern is available. Students wanting to study part-time should contact the Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences for this enrolment pattern.