The Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) from the Cairnmillar Institute is a fourth-year, APAC‑accredited program (AQF Level 8), designed to offer students an advanced grounding in the theory, research, and professional practice of psychology.

🎯 Who is it for?
Students who have ➤ completed a three-year APAC‑accredited psychology degree or equivalent

Achieved a minimum 60% WAM in undergraduate psychology

Graduates of older degrees may need to complete refresher units first

📚 Program delivery
Full-time (1 year), part-time (18 months or 2 years)

Flexible delivery: on-campus at Hawthorn East, fully online, or a hybrid approach

Two start options: Semester 1 (Feb) for full-time and Semester 2 (July) for part‑time

🧩 Structure & Curriculum
Total of 7 units (100 credit points):

5 coursework units (62.5 CP)

2 research thesis units (37.5 CP)

Key Units Include:
HON401 Professional Practice & Ethics

HON402 Research Methods

HON403 Psychological Assessment

HON404 Evidence-Based Practice

HON407 Developmental Psychopathology

HON455 Thesis 1 and HON456 Thesis 2

Program formats differ slightly depending on full‑time vs. part‑time and semester intake (see brochure for full schedules)
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✅ Learning Outcomes
Graduates will be able to:

Apply professional ethics, legislation, and standards

Understand psychological assessment, intervention, and developmental psychopathology

Critically consider cultural and sociological influences

Conduct independent research using scientific methodology

Communicate complex psychological concepts effectively

📈 Career & Further Study
Completion qualifies students to:

Provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia

Apply to APAC‑accredited Masters programs or other postgraduate pathways

Enter roles in research, community services, HR, business, or counselling

🎓 Accreditation & Recognition
APAC‑accredited, meeting AHPRA standards for provisional registration

TEQSA‑approved, AQF Level 8 qualification

💰 Cost & Scholarship Info
Approximate annual fees: Domestic AU $32,000, International AU $36,573

Eligible for FEE‑HELP loans

Scholarships available (e.g., Dr Julie Shaw and Ian Chisholm Scholarships)

📝 Admissions & Key Dates
Applications for Semester 1, 2026 are open

Entry requirements include academic transcripts, CV, and proof of residency/citizenship
International students must study in-person—online is for domestic only