Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
KPT/JPT (R2/311/6/0067) 10/25 - MQA/SWA0131
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.
Duration
1 year
Intake
February
Fees
In 2024, the annual tuition fees for this course are:
- RM41,760 for Malaysian students
- RM47,520 for international students.
General fees:
- Application (once only) - RM100
- Registration (once only) - RM200
- General amenities (per semester) - RM100
- International student pass application - Click here.
Credit transfer
Applications for credit can include credit transfer for previous study or recognition of prior learning.
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.
Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) and Bachelor of Science (Honours) also follow the same course structure.
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.
Top 55 in the world
Monash University is ranked #54 in the world for psychology (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023).
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.
You must have an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), with a 60-point APAC-accredited major sequence in psychology, or qualification assessed as equivalent by APAC, with a distinction average 75% or above in 48 points of studies in core psychology units at level two and three.
Related courses
- Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (BMedSc/MD)
- Bachelor of Psychology
- Bachelor of Psychology and Business
- Bachelor of Human Nutrition
- Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours)
Get in touch
For more information about this double degree, contact us.