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Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)

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The purpose of Honours in Psychology is to enable students who have performed well at undergraduate level to deepen their knowledge of approaches, perspectives and traditions in psychology and undertake a significant research project. Honours is a means for connecting undergraduate study with supervised independent research by consolidating and extending work completed in the undergraduate program and providing an academic foundation for students continuing on to a Masters by coursework, a Maste

Official
Duration
1 years
Qualification
Bachelor Honours Degree
AQF 8
Campus
Kensington
NSW · +1 more campus
Course code
CRICOS 085130J
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Course overview

The purpose of Honours in Psychology is to enable students who have performed well at undergraduate level to deepen their knowledge of approaches, perspectives and traditions in psychology and undertake a significant research project. Honours is a means for connecting undergraduate study with supervised independent research by consolidating and extending work completed in the undergraduate program and providing an academic foundation for students continuing on to a Masters by coursework, a Masters by research, or a PhD.

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.

Academic qualifications

Values are shown exactly as the institution publishes them.

Prior tertiary weighted average mark

WAM 80%

80%

English language

Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.

  • IELTS AcademicOverall 6L 5.5 · R 5.5 · W 5.5 · S 5.5
  • TOEFL iBTOverall 60L 15 · R 15 · W 15 · S 15
  • PTE AcademicOverall 50L 42 · R 42 · W 42 · S 42
  • Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 169L 162 · R 162 · W 162 · S 162
  • Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 169L 162 · R 162 · W 162 · S 162

Additional requirements

  • Academic entry requirement

    WAM 80%. Key Terms The 2026 Lowest Selection Rank (LSR) is the adjusted rank (ATAR plus adjustment factors) you would have needed to gain entry to this degree in 2026. The 2026 A levels score is based on four Advanced Level (A2) subjects. Entry scores are calculated from the best three or four A2 subjects (excluding repeated subjects) using the following values: A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1. At most one Applied A Level subject may be included in the best four subjects used to calculate the aggregate. The 2026 IB Diploma is an indication of the IB you would have needed to gain entry to this degree in 2026. It is to be used as a guide only. The 2026 Lowest ATAR is the lowest ATAR (before adjustment factors were applied) to which an offer was made. Where <5 is listed, this indicates that less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made and so the score has not been published. N/A indicates no offers were made on the basis of ATAR. *The Lowest ATAR to which an offer was made, for this program, is based on a UNSW Gateway Early Conditional Offer. The 2026 Lowest Selection Rank (LSR) is the adjusted rank (ATAR plus adjustment factors) you would have needed to gain entry to this degree in 2026. The 2026 A levels score is based on four Advanced Level (A2) subjects. Entry scores are calculated from the best three or four A2 subjects (excluding repeated subjects) using the following values: A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1. At most one Applied A Level subject may be included in the best four subjects used to calculate the aggregate. The 2026 IB Diploma is an indication of the IB you would have needed to gain entry to this degree in 2026. It is to be used as a guide only. The 2026 Lowest ATAR is the lowest ATAR (before adjustment factors were applied) to which an offer was made. Where <5 is listed, this indicates that less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made and so the score has not been published. N/A indicates no offers were made on the basis of ATAR. *The Lowest ATAR to which an offer was made, for this program, is based on a UNSW Gateway Early Conditional Offer. Student and ATAR Admission Profiles At UNSW, we are committed to ensuring prospective students have all the information they need in order to make informed decisions about their study options. To assist you in gaining a better understanding of how Admissions works at UNSW, we have provided you with a summary of ATAR offers and the student profile. We hope this information will help you identify the degree that is right for you. See more At UNSW, we are committed to ensuring prospective students have all the information they need in order to make informed decisions about their study options. To assist you in gaining a better understanding of how Admissions works at UNSW, we have provided you with a summary of ATAR offers and the student profile. We hope this information will help you identify the degree that is right for you. The number of places available for honours varies from year to year and depends upon the availability of School resources. Eligibility requirements vary depending on whether you are an internal or external applicant. Internal applicants An internal applicant is a student who completes an APAC-accredited undergraduate (or bridging) sequence in psychology at UNSW the year immediately prior to commencing honours. For example, a student completing at any point during 2022 will be considered an internal applicant for the 2023 honours year. Admission is competitive and depends on the availability of School resources and is subject to academic performance, based on your Psychology Average (Distinction minimum). A Psychology Average of 75 is the minimum eligibility requirement but does not guarantee a place. Refer to the School of Psychology website or University Handbook for information about the Psychology Average . Please note that places are subject to availability and will be awarded based on academic performance. There is no preference given to any particular psychology sequence in gaining entry to honours and honours is the same for all students, regardless of the degree program in which they completed their undergraduate psychology major sequence. External applicants The number of places available for external applicants (if any) varies from year to year and depends upon the availability of School resources. The minimum requirement for eligibility to apply for the honours year is to complete an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited undergraduate (or bridging) sequence in psychology, with a psychology WAM of 80 or better, within the last 10 years. Those with international psychology qualifications must have them assessed by the Australian Psychological Society (APS) prior to submitting an application. A psychology WAM of 80 is the minimum eligibility requirement but does not guarantee a place.

  • Additional entry requirement

    Relevant undergraduate pass degree and published discipline/supervision conditions.

Intakes and tuition

Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.

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2027 · Rolling intake———$55,500per yearInternational students

Where it is taught

  • The University of New South Wales

    Primary

    High St, Includes the Randwick campus at, 22/32 King St, Randwick NSW 2031, Kensington, NSW

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  • Kensington

    High Street, KENSINGTON, NSW, 2052, KENSINGTON, NSW

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References

Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.

  1. Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)unsw.edu.au
  2. UNSW Sydneyunsw.edu.au
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Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) at UNSW Sydney: Fees & Entry Requirements