Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)

About the course

The Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) is a one-year full-time honours program that builds advanced knowledge and research capability in psychology. You’ll complete higher-level study and a supervised research project, developing skills in research design, analysis and scientific communication. This honours year provides a pathway for graduates seeking further postgraduate training and professional progression in psychology at bachelor (honours) level. The programme explores human behaviour, research methods, and applied psychology for community and organisational settings.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue roles that apply psychological research and behavioural insights across health, education, community services, business and government. Typical pathways include research assistant and analyst roles, program evaluation, behavioural and people-focused roles in organisations, and preparation for further postgraduate study toward professional psychology pathways. Outcomes reflect training at bachelor (honours) level in psychology. Preparing graduates for human resources support, community services, and psychology-related graduate pathways.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)