How to Apply to Psychology at the University of Technology Sydney: Three-Year Bachelor of Psychology or Four-Year Honours, and Requirements and Timeline for Chinese and Canadian High School Students and Transfer Students

The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is in central Sydney. Undergraduate psychology is offered by the Faculty of Health as a three-year Bachelor of Psychology and a four-year Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), plus a one-year Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) for graduates of the three-year degree. Here is what you need to know for 2027 entry, based on UTS’s official information, for students at high schools in China, students at Canadian high schools (including BC and Vancouver), and transfer students.

1. Degrees and the path to becoming a psychologist

• Bachelor of Psychology: three years full time, CRICOS 113304M, Autumn session 2027 intake. UTS describes it as the first step towards becoming a registered psychologist.
• Bachelor of Psychology (Honours): four years full time, CRICOS 113303A, also an Autumn 2027 intake.
• Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours): one year full time with a year-long research project and thesis, the second step towards registration (APAC Level 2 pre-professional competencies).
• Accreditation: UTS undergraduate psychology courses are accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) with conditions and classified as a professional pathway by the Department of Education, designed in line with APAC and American Psychological Association guidelines.

2. Selection ranks

• Lowest selection ranks (offers to recent domestic school leavers, Autumn 2026): Bachelor of Psychology 75; Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) 86.4. International qualifications are assessed by UTS.

3. Requirements: high schools in China

• The Gaokao is accepted: UTS lists the China National Entrance Examination (Gaokao) with a total score meeting the entry standard, or at least one full-time year of bachelor’s study at a recognised university. The specific Gaokao score for psychology is not published on the static course pages.
• Gaokao scholarship: new Chinese students who completed Gao San, sat the Gaokao within a year of starting and are admitted on it are automatically considered: two 75% tuition scholarships in Autumn and one 50% scholarship in Spring, ranked by Gaokao results, usually selected in September/October for Autumn.
• UTS also lists the Maple Leaf World School Program (MLWSP) with a total score meeting the entry standard.

4. Requirements: Canadian high schools

• Listed Canadian standard: the Ontario Secondary School Diploma with six University or University/College preparation courses; qualifications from other provinces may also be acceptable.
• BC students: UTS does not list BC separately; confirm with UTS before applying.

5. English requirements

• Bachelor of Psychology and the four-year Honours: IELTS Academic 6.5 with writing 6.0; TOEFL iBT 79 (writing 21) or 4 on the 1–6 scale (writing 4.5); PTE 58 (writing 50); Cambridge C1/C2 176 (writing 169); or UTS College AE5.
• The one-year Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) requires more: IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in listening, speaking and reading and 6.5 in writing.

6. Transfer students

• At least one full-time year at bachelor’s level at a recognised university can also be the basis for admission.
• Credit: apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) by submitting the RPL form with your application; your study plan may vary with intake, subject choices and credit.

7. Timeline for 2027 entry

• Psychology degrees: Autumn session 2027 (February/March start).
• International deadlines (applicants outside Australia / in Australia): Autumn 30 November / 15 January; Spring (July start) 30 April / 31 May.
• Processing: complete applications usually take one to two weeks. Provide certified transcripts, English results and a personal statement.

8. Tuition and scholarships

• Tuition: international fees are not shown in the static course content; switch the course page to “International student” to view them.
• Scholarships (most are awarded automatically):
  • Vice-Chancellor’s International Undergraduate Scholarship: full tuition;
  • GCE A Level and International Baccalaureate Scholarship: 50%;
  • Academic Excellence International Scholarship: 30%;
  • Academic Merit International Scholarship: 15% for 2026 commencement;
  • Scholarship for Gaokao Students: 75% or 50% (see above).

Checklist

Students at high schools in China:

• A Gaokao total meeting the entry standard; a Gaokao taken within a year of starting is automatically considered for the Gaokao scholarship
• IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0), TOEFL or PTE
• For Autumn 2027, apply from overseas by 30 November

Students at Canadian high schools (including BC and Vancouver):

• UTS lists the OSSD with six preparation courses; confirm a BC diploma with UTS before applying
• Applying from Canada follows the offshore deadline: 30 November for Autumn

Transfer students:

• At least one full-time year of bachelor’s study; submit the RPL form with your application

Sources: University of Technology Sydney, Bachelor of Psychology; Bachelor of Psychology (Honours); Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours); International applicants; Academic entry requirements; International scholarships; Scholarship for Gaokao students. Information is for 2027 entry; selection ranks are from the Autumn 2026 domestic intake. Check UTS for the latest details.