• A candidate must have complied with all the requirements of an appropriate undergraduate degree, or equivalent, before the beginning of the academic year for which he/she has been selected
• Third year in Psychology must have been passed with a minimum of 70%
• As per the RPL Policy, no more than 10% of applicants who do not have the necessary 70% grade for third year in Psychology (or equivalent) can be admitted into the programme, if they have obtained work or life experience which qualifies them to be admitted as post-graduate students. Those applicants who have a 65-69% Psychology III (3) average will need to complete and submit a written academic assignment as part of their application to be considered for acceptance to the programme.
• Two references are required from professionals to whom the candidate is not related. At least one must be from a Psychology professional e.g. Psychology Faculty, Psychologist, Registered Counsellor or Social worker.
• A candidate must complete the Psychology Honours Personal Statement Form.

By the end of this programme, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of psychological theory and biological influences on behaviour
• Demonstrate systematic thinking about selection of techniques for various research scenarios
• Develop comprehension of the theoretical traditions within qualitative research
• Demonstrate the ability to execute the techniques of analysis covered in the programme
• Explain and assess how developmental, cultural, socioeconomic, and gender factors affect the clinical diagnosis and conceptualisation of psychopathology
• Develop conceptual and procedural knowledge of the descriptive nosological system that is codified in the DSM-V 
• Demonstrate an advanced understanding of ethics in psychology
• Develop an understanding of the history of community psychology and apply perspectives within a South African context
• Address psychosocial challenges affecting South African communities
• Apply critical thinking skills in the assessment and resolution of community mental health needs
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of therapeutic modalities
• Demonstrate critical thinking about the applicability of western models to the multicultural South African context
• Engage critically in current debates on the use of different interventions, modalities and theoretical perspectives in psychology
• Work effectively with other professionals in a team setting.