Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours
Course details
| NZQF Level | 8 |
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About the course
The Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours (BPsycSc(Hons)) prepares you for advanced independent research and a psychology-related career.
This degree is designed to follow a Bachelor’s degree or Graduate Diploma in Psychology. It will develop your in-depth knowledge of psychological concepts, theories, and research, and teach you how to apply this knowledge in diverse research contexts.
Entry requirements
To enrol in the BPsycSc(Hons), you will need to have one of the following from previous study:
- a bachelor's degree in Psychology, with at least a B+ grade average in 75 points of your 300-level Psychology courses (including at least a B+ in PSYC375 or equivalent)
- any bachelor's degree plus a prescribed qualifying programme in Psychology (for example, a Graduate Diploma in Psychology including PSYC375), with at least a B+ grade average
- other qualifications of an equivalent standard, with special approval.
Entry to the programme is competitive based on the grade average of your previous Psychology courses or qualifying course. A special application is required – see 'How to apply' below.
If English is not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's Postgraduate English language requirements.
See how to provide your English language evidence to UC.
If you need help meeting these requirements, or would like to practise your English skills before studying, UC offers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) language programmes.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours or use the admission requirements checker.
*This course is not available to international students.
About the provider
At the University of Canterbury you will get to enjoy the very best a university has to offer 'a world class learning environment, a vibrant campus and a great student lifestyle that's packed with opportunities.
You will gain hands-on experience in courses led by academics who are actively engaged in research and who are experts in their fields. The culture promotes active learning, where the vibrant community allows you to be who you are and do what you love. UC's picturesque campus with modern teaching and research facilities is set in the heart of a city that has become a magnet for growth and innovation. Further afield lies a region packed with outdoor adventure, from the mountains to the sea.