Develop specialist knowledge to truly understand people with the Bachelor of Psychological Studies (Honours).
Gain a deeper awareness of our motivations, responses, and relationships through this popular course offered by VU.
We’ll help you to further your understanding of psychological studies at an advanced level. By carrying out a research thesis, you’ll graduate with a sought-after honors qualification and be ready to explore postgraduate study or careers from social work to community services.
This course will focus your learning within informed, conceptual thinking and research skills.
Specifically, you’ll learn to:
- use advanced cognitive, research, and problem-solving skills to help you pursue postgraduate research or a professional career in psychology
- employ skills in independent research and theoretical analysis in psychology
- critically apply advanced knowledge in selected areas of psychology and applied psychology;
- assess and evaluate the nature of psychology as a profession, the ethical and legal responsibilities of the psychologist, and the role of the Australian Psychological Society.
If you choose to continue on to postgraduate studies, you’ll be able to take up professional training at VU’s Psychology Clinic, providing discounted psychological services to the community.
Honours graduates can pursue research postgraduate degrees which lead to accreditation as a registered psychologist.
As a psychologist, you could be employed in one of several thriving industries including health care, public administration or education.
Alternatively, your career can span the fields of:
- welfare
- social work
- community services
- human resources.
