Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) (Honours)

About the course

The Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) (Honours) is a one-year APAC-accredited honours program for students continuing psychology study. You complete advanced coursework in statistics, theory, ethics, and professional practice, plus a substantial supervised research project and dissertation. Graduates can use this honours year to support further study pathways toward general registration, including eligibility to apply for postgraduate psychology programs in Australia.

Career outcome

This honours year builds advanced research and analytical capability and a strong grounding in professional and ethical issues in psychology. Graduates may pursue roles such as community work, disability support officer, training and development, research assistance, and positions across health and education services or human resources. The program also supports progression to postgraduate psychology study as part of pathways toward psychologist registration in Australia. Preparing graduates for human resources support, community services, and psychology-related graduate pathways.

Living Costs in Sunshine Coast**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,148 - 1,518	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 977 - 1,292
Transportation (Daily) A$ 3 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 271 - 359

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)