Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)
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This course achieves a balance between general professional, specific practitioner, and research related skills.This qualification comprises extensive, specialist study in both professional psychology and psychological research. With a strong research emphasis, you will plan, implement and report on a Research Project under supervision, in addition to undertaking a number of core units (Psychological practice, Psychological research, Integrating research and practice and Psychological assessment
Official- Duration
- 1 years
- Qualification
- Bachelor Honours Degree
- AQF 8
- Campus
- Ballarat
- VIC · +6 more campuses
- Course code
- CRICOS 088971K
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Course overview
This course achieves a balance between general professional, specific practitioner, and research related skills.This qualification comprises extensive, specialist study in both professional psychology and psychological research. With a strong research emphasis, you will plan, implement and report on a Research Project under supervision, in addition to undertaking a number of core units (Psychological practice, Psychological research, Integrating research and practice and Psychological assessment). As this is an Honours course, it is aimed at students who wish to engage in research and professional practice in the field of psychology.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
Entry requirements (year 12)N/AEntry requirements (non year 12)Completion of an APAC-accredited three-year sequence in psychology and qualified for an APAC-accredited undergraduate degree. A minimum grade point average of 5.0 (Credit) is required. GPA is calculated using ALL attempts (successful and unsuccessful) at second- and third-year psychology courses only. For FedUni students, all PSYCB 2000 and PSYCB 3000 courses will be included in the GPA calculation.Please note: Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee entry as each year the number of applicants greatly exceeds the number of places.Extra RequirementsTo facilitate the calculation of a GPA, submit an official academic transcript and evidence that the degree has been completed.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Federation University Ballarat | 26 July 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Federation University Ballarat | 1 March 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Mount Helen (Ballarat) | 26 July 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Mount Helen (Ballarat) | 1 March 2027 | — | $34,800per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Berwick | 26 July 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Gippsland (Churchill) | 26 July 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Berwick | 1 March 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Gippsland (Churchill) | 1 March 2027 | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)federation.edu.au
- Federation University of Australiafederation.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- International student applicationsOfficial source
- Federation University academic entry requirements by countryOfficial source
- International Course Summary 2026Official source
- International Course Guide 2027Official source