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Course resolutions

Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

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The course resolutions detailed in this page apply to all courses included in the table below under section 1 (course codes).

These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2014 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Coursework Policy 2021 (the 'Coursework Policy'), the Learning and Teaching Policy 2024, the Resolutions of the Faculty, University of Sydney (Student Academic Appeals) Rule 2021, the Academic Integrity Policy 2022 and the Academic Integrity Procedures 2022. Current versions of all policies are available from the Policy Register: http://www.sydney.edu.au/policies

1 Course codes

Code Course title
BHPSYCHO-01 Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

2 Attendance Pattern

(1) Students must be enrolled full time while completing the Honours units over two consecutive semesters.

(2) If the School is satisfied that a student is unable to attempt the Honours units on a full-time basis, and if the Dean recommends, permission may be granted to undertake Honours part-time over four consecutive semesters.

3 Admission to candidature

(1) Admission to the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) is by permission of the Associate Dean on advice from the School of Psychology.

(2) Eligibility for Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) requires completion of all of the following:

(a) a Bachelor of Psychology degree, or completing the psychology program within a degree that is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (for example, the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degrees) at the University of Sydney, or equivalent studies at another institution.

(b) a WAM of at least 65.0 in units of study; or a credit average in 48 credit points in 2000-level and above units of study relevant from the Psychology Program.

(c) English language requirements, where these are not demonstrated by sufficient qualifications taught in English.

(3) Special admission pathways are open for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.

(4) Eligible applicants are ranked by merit and offers for available places are issued according to the ranking.

4 Requirements for award

(1) 48 credit points of units of study from the Psychology Honours unit of study table.

5 Award of the degree

(1) The Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) is an appended Honours course. In accordance with the Coursework Policy, the award of Honours is assessed and calculated using a grade average based on 48 credit points of units of study set out in the Psychology Honours unit of study table.

(2) The Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) is awarded in classes ranging from First Class to Third Class according to the conditions specified in the Coursework Policy and the Resolutions of the Faculty of Science.

6 Commencement date of these resolutions

(1) These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January 2027.