Queensland University of Technology
Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Honours Psychology)
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Level
Bachelor
Duration
1F/2P
Campus
Kelvin Grove (QLD)
Intl. Tuition
A$41,000 (2027-28)
Home Tuition
A$9,100 (2027-28)
Intake
February 2027
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Course Overview
Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Honours Psychology) at Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
52,423
Staff Ratio
18.0:1
International
18.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
78.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£33,970
First-year earnings
Costs & Living
City & Location
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Honours Psychology)
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- You must have: - A completed bachelor degree in psychology completed within the past ten years (2017 or later) and by no later than semester 2, 2026 (or equivalent) with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 5.00 (on QUT's 7-point scale). Your degree must be accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) as an entry point into an honours program
- e.g. Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) at QUT. If you have an overseas qualifications you must provide certification with your application from the Australian Psychological Society (APS) stating your degree is equivalent to an APAC-approved, 3-year training in psychology. Please ensure you lodge your certification request with APS as early as possible, as APS processing times can exceed three months. Additional entry requirements You must have: - A grade of at least 4.00 (on QUT's 7-point scale) for each of the APAC-accredited second and third year psychology units listed below. - A grade point average of at least 5.30 (on QUT's 7-point scale) across all attempts of the listed APAC accredited second- and third-year psychology units listed below. - Successful completed an APAC-accredited advanced statistical analysis unit at third-year level. The required APAC-accredited second and third year psychology units at QUT are: - PYB202 Social Psychology - PYB203 Developmental Psychology - PYB204 Perception and Cognition - PYB210 Research Design and Data Analysis - PYB304 Behavioural Neuroscience - PYB306 Psychopathology - PYB309 Individual Differences and Assessment - PYB350 Advanced Statistical Analysis Similar APAC-accredited subjects are required for studies completed at another institution. Selection process Entry to this course is competitive as places are limited. All applications will be considered in two groups of: - QUT's Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) single and double degree graduates
- and - All other applicants. Eligible applicants are selected in order of merit based on their APAC accredited second and third year psychology units GPA.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
52,423
Total students
Staff Ratio
18:1
Students per staff
International Students
18%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Mild coastal
Safety Index (indicative)
8.0/10
Transport
Good (close to station or regional airport)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle | Entrepreneurial / start-up culture
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
78%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£33,970
Average first-year salary
Costs & Living Expenses
Total Programme Cost
A$41,000
For full 1F/2P