Study the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) to understand the brain and human behavior. Whether your interests lie in mental health, personality disorders or the pure functioning of the brain, this degree will allow you to explore both the research and applied components of psychology. In your third year you will have the opportunity to specialize in an area of interest before completing Honours in your fourth year where you will conduct a major research project. This program will better prepare those who intend to complete a postgraduate qualification in psychology and pursue a career as a clinical psychologist. Start your journey in psychology and understand those unanswered questions about individuals and society. Career Options Graduates from ANU have been rated as Australia's most employable graduates and among the most sought after by employers worldwide. The latest Global Employability University Ranking, published by the Times Higher Education, rated ANU as Australia's top university for getting a job for the fourth year in a row. Employment Opportunities Psychology: Despite popular belief most psychology graduates work with people who are mentally healthy. Psychological graduates tend to find employment in three areas: as psychologists, in general graduate positions, and as psychological scientists (often in applied research settings). The main areas in which psychologists are employed include clinical, organizational, health, community, counseling and educational/developmental psychology. Psychology is an excellent preparation for broader graduate employment. Psychology graduates gain analytical, quantitative, report writing and communication skills that are focused on the issues and problems confronting human beings. Psychological science is an exciting career option with employment opportunities in the private and public sector as well as in universities and can involve designing interventions to solve human problems and researching how people function in different environments. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion, students will be able to: Develop, apply, integrate and generate knowledge in educational and professional contexts Develop and use a range of skills and methods to identify, analyze and respond to complex problems and issues. Work and learn in both independent and collaborative ways with others to encompass diverse abilities and perspectives. Plan and engage in an independent and sustained critical investigation of a chosen research topic to generate new knowledge. Systematically evaluate relevant theory and concepts, relate these to appropriate methodologies and evidence and draw appropriate conclusions. Analyze and interpret original research data with statistical or other evaluative processes where appropriate. Demonstrate sufficient mastery to understand and apply relevant experimental techniques and methods to collect original research data. Communicate and justify complex concepts and results clearly and effectively to a variety of audiences. Exercise personal, professional and social responsibility as a global citizen.