Psychological Science (Honours)

Explore the fascinating world of the human mind and take the first step towards a career as a psychologist at one of the most prestigious psychology schools in Australia.The Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) provides comprehensive training in psychology. You'll study the fundamentals and also have opportunities to specialise in particular fields.Benefit from a program that offers more than 50 undergraduate courses, which cover a diversity of sub-disciplines including developmental, social, cognitive, biological, physiological, and abnormal psychology.Build a strong foundation in psychological theory, practice and research. You'll also study topics from child development, neuroscience, learning and cognition, psychopathology, and more.Graduate with a respected honours qualification, with advanced knowledge and skills to set you apart in a competitive job market and provide a pathway to future research or learning.In the Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) you'll study how people behave, think and feel.FAST FACTSGlobal standingUQ's School of Psychology is the largest school of psychology in Australia, and our academics and staff have made major contributions to the field. The school was ranked 25th in the world in the 2017 QS World University Rankings by Subject.EMPLOYABILITYStand out as a leader in your fieldGraduates of the Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) are distinguished by their breadth of knowledge, developed professional skills and their advanced capacities for research, analysis and critical thinking.RESEARCHShape the futurePush the boundaries of knowledge and develop high-level skills in communication, research design, critical and analytical thinking, and project management when you complete an honours-level research project in your final year .PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEResearch opportunitiesDuring semester breaks, UQ's Summer and Winter Research Programs...