Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

Highlights about course

Program Level

Bachelor

Duration

1 Year

Tuition Fees

RM49,920

Intake

February

Broaden your understanding of psychology.

If your degree in psychology sparked a desire to dig deeper into a topic, this extra year includes a research project and additional units for you to really pursue your passion.

You’ll complete coursework components designed to expand your knowledge of statistics and the ethics of psychology research and practice, and undertake a supervised research project that will train you in discipline-specific and generic research skills. The research project would require you to write a research proposal, collect and analyse data, give an oral presentation of the results, and write a thesis at the end of the course.

You can expect to:

  • increase your understanding of theoretical and methodological aspects of research
  • develop your analytical, research and communication skills
  • provide you with advanced knowledge in specific areas of the science and practice of psychology.

This course consists of various assessed components – supervised research project, coursework seminars and lectures, and a series of skills workshops. It builds on knowledge gained in the undergraduate psychology major. You will take the following five units to complete the course:

  • PSY4100 Psychology Honours: Research Project
  • PSY4210 Statistics and Data Science for Psychology
  • PSY4220 Ethical, legal and professional issues in psychology
  • PSY4270 Psychological Assessment and Intervention
  • PSY4110 Psychology in Society.

More information
The Monash University Handbook has detailed information about the course structure and requirements.

To be a registered psychologist, you’ll need to undergo further study and training after completing this degree.

Quality education
Monash University is ranked #52 in the world for psychology (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024).

Professionally accredited
This course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council.

A stepping stone to further studies
You’ll be well prepared to undertake further studies towards psychological clinical practice or research.

You’ll be prepared to pursue a higher degree such as a Master in Psychology, Doctor of Psychology (DPsych) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). With this honours degree in psychology from Monash, you can apply directly for entry to a Higher Degree by Research program.

To enter Monash University, students must satisfy particular academic, English language and age requirements.

Successful completion of a bachelor’s degree with a major sequence in psychology accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), or qualification assessed as equivalent by APAC. Admission to the honours year is determined solely by academic merit. The minimum requirement is a distinction average (75%) in core psychology units at the second and third-year level. In addition, the applicant must demonstrate a suitable background in research methods. Entry may be limited.

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