Honours subject area
About this honours subject area
Psychology allows you to scientifically study the many aspects of human behaviour. It is a diverse discipline which is concerned with the way we behave in groups as well as individual behaviour patterns; it is concerned with the way we act as well as the way we think, and it looks at our interaction with the physical world as well as our interaction with others. You can explore various sub-disciplines in psychology, such as personality theory, neuroscience, social psychology, applied psychology, abnormal psychology, cognitive processes, human development, learning and motivation, perception and mental abilities, and more.
For more information about pursuing Honours in Psychology, please contact Dr Bruce Burns psychology.honours-coordinator@sydney.edu.au.
Applying for Honours in Psychology
All applicants must complete the school application, and then all applicants (except Bachelor of Psychology Honours students) must also complete a University Application – more information about both applications can be found in the Honours Information Booklet for 2025 [PDF, 265KB] and a general overview of the Honours in Psychology program can be found in the slides from the Honours Information Session for 2025. A recording of the Honours information session webinar held on the 25th of September is available.
The School Application will be available mid-December 2025 and close Tuesday 6 January 2026 11:45pm for the 2026 intake.
When filling out the School application you will be asked to rank the potential thesis topics being offered by supervisors. A list of topics and supervisors (PDF, 145KB) is available. After completing the School Application students should then complete the University Application if it is required (see the Honours Information Booklet for information and relevant links).
Due to the competitive nature of Honours in Psychology, all applicants will be ranked on their Honours Application Mark (HAM) – prospective students can get an idea of where they stand with our Honours Application Mark (HAM) Calculator [xlsx, 15KB].
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Honours Pathway
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students are encouraged to apply and will be given priority admission including a modified WAM requirement. Applicants who wish to be considered for admission under the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Honours Pathway must provide evidence of their Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Identity in accordance with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Confirmation of Identity Policy.
Please upload your Confirmation of Identity documents as part of your School Application. For more information on what documents are required please contact indigenous.recruitment@sydney.edu.au.
Courses that offer this honours area
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