Bachelor of Arts Honours in Psychology

Overview

This IIE qualification will provide learners with frameworks for identifying, conceptualising, and solving  fundamental psychosocial problems in the work- or academic environment. Successful graduates of this IIE  qualification would have developed academic, professional and presentation skills which they can apply in both the academic context and relevant work positions. Since the IIE Bachelor of Arts Honours in Psychology 
programme is registered as an academic honours, which does not cover a practicum, graduates would not yet be positioned to register as a Psychologist, Counsellor, or Psychometrist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) upon completion of this Honours programme. This Honours programme will, however, position graduates for admission into a professional Master’s degree training programme such as Clinical-, 
Counselling, and Research Psychology at another institution, after which, registration with the HPCSA is possible

Course Outline

SKILLS YOU WILL DEVELOP

This IIE qualification will provide learners with frameworks for identifying, conceptualising, and solving fundamental psychosocial problems in the work- or academic environment. Successful graduates of this IIE qualification would have developed academic, professional and presentation skills which they can apply in both the academic context and relevant work positions. Since the IIE Bachelor of Arts Honours in Psychology programme is registered as an academic honours, which does not cover a practicum, graduates would not yet be positioned to register as a Psychologist, Counsellor, or Psychometrist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) upon completion of this Honours programme. This Honours programme will, however, position graduates for admission into a professional Master’s degree training programme such as Clinical-, Counselling-, and Research Psychology at another institution, after which, registration with the HPCSA is possible.

WHO IS THIS QUALIFICATION AIMED AT?
The IIE Bachelor of Arts Honours in Psychology is aimed at graduates who wish to build a deeper understanding of psychological theory, research, and interventions. This qualification is ideal for individuals intending to pursue registration as a psychologist (requiring further post-graduate training), or advance your career in counselling, mental health, or human behaviour focused fields.

POSSIBLE CAREERS

• Recruitment Consultant
•  Employee Wellness Coordinator
• Learning and Development Officer
• Community Project Coordinator
• Social and Policy Research Assistant
• Market Research Coordinator 

DURATION
This is a two-year, part-time qualification offered by the Independent Institute of Education (IIE) at Rosebank International.

MODE OF DELIVERY
Online (part-time): Online lectures take place during the day (weekdays) and might, on occasion, require students to attend lectures over weekends.

Admission Requirements

For Minimum requirement click  here

Modules

Year 1
Semester 1
COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY (elective) OR
DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
(elective)
PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT

Semester 2 
THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND STATISTICS

Year 2
Semester 3 
PSYCHOPATHOLOGY
INDEPENDENT RESEARCH PROJECT

Accreditation

THE WEIGHT YOUR FUTURE QUALIFICATION CARRIES

The IIE Bachelor of Arts Honours in Psychology is accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE) and is registered by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) as a 120-credit qualification on Level 8 (SAQA ID No: 105032). On successful completion you will receive a Bachelor of Arts Honours in Psychology from The Independent Institute of Education (IIE), a leading registered private provider of higher education in South Africa.

Pathways

STUDY FURTHER WITH IIE PATHWAYS

Graduates of the IIE’s Bachelor of Arts Honours in Psychology can continue their academic pursuits in professional Master’s degree in Psychology (Clinical, Counselling, Educational, and Research), or alternative Psychology registration pathways following a Counselling route. Graduation does not guarantee entry into a Master’s qualification and is dependent on the Higher Education Institution’s selection requirements. Speak to a student advisor for more information. 

Device Requirements

DEVICE AND CONNECTIVITY SPECIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR ONLINE STUDY:

• Reliable internet connection (we recommend 5-10 GB of data per month and an internet speed of at least 0.15 Mbps)
• Desktop PC or laptop with at least an i3 processor and 4GB RAM memory
• Windows 8 or macOS 10.15 (Microsoft Office 365 is available as a free download for IIE students), and Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge Chromium or Firefox
• A working webcam and microphone
• An uninterrupted power supply is also highly recommended

Important Information

IMPORTANT INFORMATION 
To be awarded this qualification, a minimum final-year mark of 50% for each module must be achieved.

This factsheet is valid for the 2026 academic year only.
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NB: This fact sheet is accurate at the time of publication. The Independent Institute of Education (IIE) reserves the right to alter any of the content prior to the commencement of registration due to changes in regulation, policy, market requirements or any other valid reason.