Bachelor of Psychology Honours

A Bachelor of Psychology Honours will provide you with an in-depth understanding of the principles and practice of psychology. This course is a step on the pathway to becoming a registered psychologist. 

Working closely with an academic, you’ll undertake an individual research project of your choice. You’ll also develop your research ability through coursework on psychological measurement and practice.  

An Honours qualification of 2A (or suitable equivalent) is normally required for admission to postgraduate coursework and research degrees.  

3 reasons to study Honours in Psychology at Murdoch 

1. Critically evaluate contemporary research and learn about practical applications to explore why we are the way we are. 

1. Conduct an independent research project in psychology, working directly with an academic mentor. 

1. Develop knowledge and skills for employment and careers in fields which require a good understanding of human behaviour, such as the psychology profession, health, education, human resource management, and public policy. 

What you’ll learn 

Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Some of the things you’ll learn include: 

• Human behaviours, mental processes, and disorders. 
• Advanced knowledge and critical analysis of the general theoretical, ethical, and legal aspects of psychology. 
• Research design and practice. 
• Clear and coherent communication of psychological knowledge.  
• Fundamentals of psychological assessment and intervention. 

Your future career 

This course will give you an in-depth understanding of human behaviour that you can use across many industries. You could work in industries such as administrative and support, education and training or healthcare and social assistance. Careers could include: 

• Registered Psychologist (with further study) 
• Researcher 
• Human Resources Officer 
• Marketing Officer 
• Manager 

Pathway information for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants
Murdoch University aspires to be the first choice for First Nations peoples. We wholeheartedly welcome and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to consider applying for our psychology programs. Across our psychology courses, places are reserved for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students. While these applicants must meet the specified criteria for each course to gain admission, they will not go through the competitive selection process. These places are reserved under an exemption to the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, which is applied to promote equality and aligns with Australian Indigenous Psychology Education Project (AIPEP) guidelines for creating equity pathways for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants. If you would like more information, please contact Ann-Maree Vallence at ann-maree.vallence@murdoch.edu.au.

Professional accreditation

The Perth version of this course is accredited as a Level 2 course by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). The Dubai version of this course is not accredited. Dubai graduates seeking provisional registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia will need to apply to the APS for an assessment of degree equivalency. 

Professional recognition

Graduates of the Perth version of this course are eligible for provisional registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. To be eligible for registration as a psychologist, graduates will need to complete a minimum of either one additional year of study in an APAC-accredited 5th year psychology program and one year of supervised practice (internship), or two additional years of study in APAC-accredited 5th and 6th year psychology programs.