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Field of Study

Psychology

Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Overview Study details

Build on your knowledge of how people behave, think and feel by examining brain function, memory, conscious experience, lifespan development, social behaviour and the full spectrum of functional and dysfunctional behaviour.

You'll complete a combination of compulsory courses, focusing on specialised areas of psychology and preparing you for academic research.

A year-long honours research thesis is the major component of this program. Choose between an individual or team project, in which you will develop a relevant topic, apply methodologies and present your written conclusions.

Highlights

1 in Queensland for life sciences and medicine

QS World University Rankings 2026

33 in the world for life sciences and medicine

QS World University Rankings 2026

Career possibilities

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Mental health practitioner
  • Cognitive behaviour specialist
  • Behaviour therapist
  • Mental health social worker
  • Clinical research officer
  • Clinical research project manager
  • Community health worker
  • Research and development manager
Aidan Hegarty

I use my knowledge in behavioural science to address key marketing and e-commerce challenges. The biggest benefit from studying science is being able to apply the experimental approaches I learnt to develop experimental research and designs to test theories and learn new insights.

Aidan Hegarty
Graduate, Bachelor of Science (Psychology)
Aidan Hegarty

I use my knowledge in behavioural science to address key marketing and e-commerce challenges. The biggest benefit from studying science is being able to apply the experimental approaches I learnt to develop experimental research and designs to test theories and learn new insights.

Aidan Hegarty
Graduate, Bachelor of Science (Psychology)

How you'll learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.

  • Research experience
  • Laboratory work

What you'll study

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