Honours Overview
- Description
Honours in Psychology has been awarded Accreditation by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) as a fourth year of psychology. This Honours specialisation includes a substantial research component that continues the research preparation from the earlier undergraduate years and prepares students for entry into the PhD and accredited Master's degrees with a research component.
- Outcomes
Students are able to (1) Critically analyse, evaluate and synthesise contemporary psychological theories, evidence and approaches to develop informed understanding of complex issues in psychology.; (2) Critically evaluate the application of evidence-informed psychological assessment strategies, intervention approaches, and use of digital technologies across a range of professional contexts.; (3) Apply psychological knowledge and skills in culturally responsive and reflexive ways, with a focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being, and doing that support culturally safe practice.; (4) Plan and undertake a substantial research-based project, independently formulating evidence-based conclusions and critically evaluating implications for future research, theory and/or practice.; (5) Communicate psychological knowledge effectively to diverse audiences in written and oral modalities.; and (6) Apply psychological knowledge, interpersonal communication skills and reflexivity for effective interprofessional collaboration and culturally responsive, ethical and sustainable psychological practice..
- Entry requirements
(1) (a) Completed an approved 3 year psychology sequence in an APAC accredited program, or equivalent and (b) achieved the equivalent of a UWA Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 65 per cent in the Level 2 and Level 3 psychology units, where the average of all Level 3 psychology unit marks will be weighted twice as heavily as the average of all Level 2 psychology unit marks.
(2) Admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants under (1) (b) for the intake quota for that year.
(3) Students in the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) are exempt from (2).
(4) Entry via an Indigenous pathway - Indigenous applicants who (a) have completed an approved 3 year psychology sequence in an APAC accredited program, or equivalent, and (b) achieved the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 70 per cent in the Level 2 and Level 3 psychology units, where the average of all Level 3 psychology unit marks will be weighted twice as heavily as the average of all Level 2 psychology unit marks, are exempt from (2).
- Intake periods
Beginning of year only
- Courses
Honours in Psychology can be taken as a specialisation in the following degrees:
No study plans found for this course. Check your chosen major, see study plans or contact your student advising office for more information.
Units
Key to availability of units:
- S1
- Semester 1
- S2
- Semester 2
- N/A
- not available in 2027 – may be available in 2028 or 2029
From 2026 PSYC4416 is not available. Please take PSYC4403 from this group (includying those students who have completed UWA PSYC3303):
| Availability | Unit code | Unit name | Unit requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| S2 | PSYC4403 | Psychological Science and Public Policy |
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| N/A | PSYC4416 | Psychological Research and Theory |
Take all units (42 points):
| Availability | Unit code | Unit name | Unit requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | PSYC4412 | Psychological Assessment |
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| S2 | PSYC4413 | Psychological Interventions |
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| S1 | PSYC4418 | Research Methods in Psychology II |
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| S1 | PSYC4421 | Psychology Honours Research Project Part 1 |
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| S2 | PSYC4422 | Psychology Honours Research Project Part 2 |