Bachelor of Psychological Sciences (Honours)

About the course

This honours year builds advanced knowledge and research skills in psychology, focusing on evidence-based methods and critical analysis of psychological theory and practice. You’ll complete higher-level psychology study and undertake a substantial research project under academic supervision to prepare for further accredited training pathways or research study. This is an undergraduate honours qualification in Psychology. The programme explores human behaviour, research methods, and applied psychology for community and organisational settings.

Career outcome

Graduates may use this honours qualification as a pathway toward further accredited postgraduate psychology training and research-focused study. Skills developed can support roles that value psychological research and analytical capability in areas such as community services, education support, health and wellbeing programs, human services, and organisational settings. This is an undergraduate honours qualification in Psychology. Preparing graduates for human resources support, community services, and psychology-related graduate pathways.

Living Costs in Melbourne**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)