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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

Course code: #354

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2024)

    $35,136 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    4 years

  • PSW

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    75 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    084845D

Highlights
Research Thesis

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Options
Internship

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 31-December-2023 2023-12-31
Fall-February 31-December-2024 2024-12-31
Fall-February 31-December-2025 2025-12-31
Fall-February 31-December-2026 2026-12-31

Overview

Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

The Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) at UOW is a four-year undergraduate Honours degree that provides comprehensive training in the scientific study of human behaviour and experience.

It covers the physiological, sensory, and cognitive processes that underlie it and how the profession applies this knowledge to practical problems.

The Bachelor of Psychology is a route to Postgraduate coursework or research degrees in Psychology. 

It is also a partial qualification for provisional registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia.

What you will study

This course is for the highly motivated. 

The Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) program contains a significant research thesis and coursework. 

You will learn how the science and practice of psychology are influenced by social, historical, professional and cultural contexts and knowledge of ethical behaviour. 

The degree's continuation will depend upon achieving a cumulative average of at least 75% in the Psychology subjects approved for the degree.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$50,199

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $8,052
Accommodation 1 bed room $15,063
Tuition 1 person $35,136

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Official translations of documents in a language other than English
  • Work Experience Documents (If applicable)

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

86
17
listening
18
writing
17
speaking
18
reading

PTE

62
54
listening
54
writing
54
speaking
54
reading

Cambridge

176
-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

If you do not already meet the English requirements for your chosen course, you can complete an English course at UOW College Australia. 

UOW also recognises English language courses offered by some other colleges in Sydney.

A guide to the length of the English course you may need to study is provided below. 

Please note that this table should only be considered a guide. Lower Writing scores may mean you'll need to study English for longer.

Score at time of applicationEstimated time required to reach IELTS entry score (weeks)
IELTSTOEFL5.05.56.06.57.0
6.586    12
6.070  6*1218
5.554 6#121824
5.040 12182430
4.5 1218243036
4.0 1824303642
3.5 2430364248
3.0 3036424848+

* for students with 6.0 overall but 5.5 in either reading or writing
# for students with 5.5 overall but less than 5.0 in reading or writing 


Academic background and requirement

Applicants must have achieved the required score in a qualification equivalent to completing 13 years of schooling in Australia.

To succeed in your chosen course, it is assumed you have completed relevant subjects in your senior high school studies or other relevant qualifications.

This is particularly important for degrees with a strong basis in Mathematics or Science.

 

China:

  • Gao Kao: 75%
  • Senior High School Year 3: 90%

India:

  • ICSE, CBSE & specified states: 85%
  • Other State Boards: 85%

Iran:

  • Pre-University Certificate: 17

 

Academic Pathways:

  1. University Entrance Program (UEP): has been specifically designed for students who have not met the direct entry requirements for a UOW bachelor's degree and is also suitable for students who have experienced a significant disadvantage during their secondary school education.
  2. Foundation Studies: is a university preparation course specifically designed for international students who have not completed secondary schooling or met the direct entry requirements for a UOW Bachelor's degree.

Career opportunities

  • Life Coach
  • Developmental Officer
  • Data Analyst
  • Brand Manager
  • Educational Officer
  • Clinical Psychologist
  • School Counselor
  • Human Resources Specialist
  • Mental Health Case Manager

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