Bachelor of Psychology(Honours)
Study Psychology at ANU
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.
Key facts
What you will learn
The Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) is a four year 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.
What it's like to study Psychology
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"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."
Undertake a brain-bending, award-winning honours project
In her psychology honours research, Paula is exploring what causes hallucinations.
Meet some of your teachers
Professor Michael Platow, Program convener
Michael specialises in social and community psychology. He has been recognised for his teaching excellence at ANU with multiple teaching awards, and is also a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences.
Professor Katherine Reynolds, First year course convener
Kate's areas of expertise are social and organisational psychology. Her research addresses group processes (leadership, influence, norms) and intergroup relations (prejudice, discrimination, cohesion, social change). She has published over 100 journal articles, book chapters, and co-edited book volumes.
Dr Boris Bizumic, Honours program convener
Boris' research expertise is in social, personality, and political psychology. He has published widely in the areas of ethnocentrism, prejudice, personality, attitudes, cross-cultural research, and scale construction.
Psychology careers
Psychology 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 2020. 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.
Fees & scholarships
Tuition fees: Tuition fees
Scholarships: Scholarships
ANU offers many scholarships both to overcome disadvantage and to recognise academic merit.
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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.
Understand the entry requirements
- Visit the Domestic applications - ANU Undergraduate page 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
When you apply to ANU, it's important to attach any requested supporting documentation, otherwise your application could be delayed.
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.
Receiving a conditional offer
If your application is successful you will receive an early conditional offer. A conditional offer will be converted to a full offer when you meet the academic requirements for your program and any other conditions included in your conditional offer.
Accept your confirmed final offer
Upon meeting the conditions of your conditional offer, you will receive a final offer. Accept the offer and enrol at ANU!
Understand the entry requirements
- Visit the International applications - ANU Undergraduate page 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
When you apply to ANU, you must be prepared to provide specific documents that we need to assess your application.
Submit your application
Receive an offer
There are three assessment rounds in each semester. Applying in the first round will give you three opportunities to be assessed and accepted, giving you the best chance of being offered a place at ANU.
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
When you apply to ANU, you must be prepared to provide specific documents that we need to assess your application.
Submit your application
Visit the International applications - ANU Undergraduate to start your application.
Receive an offer
There are three assessment rounds in each semester. Applying in the first round will give you three opportunities to be assessed and accepted, giving you the best chance of being offered a place at ANU.
Accept your offer
Accept the offer and enrol at ANU!
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