One half of the Honours year (50%) comprises advanced course work. The course work component entails four core units: two units in the first semester and two units in the second semester. Our team of lecturers will share their extensive knowledge in advanced applied research methodology, ethical issues and solutions in research and practice, psychological assessment, and interventions.
The other half of your Honours course (50%) consists of a research project that will see you gain expertise and experience in the designing, conducting, and communication of research. You may be able to design and conduct an exciting independent scientific research project, or join a project that is underway. Staff will guide you through the research process as your supervisors. In the first semester, you will write up a research proposal, and present your proposal to staff. In the second semester, you will work towards completing your project, and then write it up in the style of a scientific journal article, and present your findings at the Honours Research Conference. Some of our students have gone on to publish their articles in scientific journals.
The Honours Program must be completed within a single academic year.