Bachelor of Psychological Science
This degree will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to embark on a fulfilling career in psychology.
Designed and taught by world-class researchers in the field of psychology, the curriculum is relevant, up-to-date and informed by the research of our academics.
You will graduate with:
an understanding of the theoretical basis of psychology
critical and analytical thinking skills
the ability to manage data
the ability to use and produce research
You can also expand your employment options by combining your Bachelor of Psychology degree with another degree. With just one year of extra study you can graduate with a double degree in areas such as law, human services or human resource management.
Graduates of this degree will have an in-depth understanding of the field of psychology. You will be able to demonstrate problem solving skills, planning, judgement and decision-making – all necessary attributes of a successful practicing psychologist. You will also develop knowledge in:
research and project work
social services
human resources
As well as a focus on theoretical knowledge, this degree has a strong practical focus. During your final year you will do a practical placement where you will complete 150 hours in a real workplace. This will help to further develop your skills, preparing you for your transition into the workforce.
You will be able to pursue other areas of interest through the electives you choose. Electives can be selected from any courses offered in any bachelor degree at UniSA and will enable you to specialise in a non-psychology discipline, maximising your employment opportunities. For example, you may choose to study social work or human services as an elective.
You will also have the opportunity to further explore specific areas of interest with a series of specialist psychology courses (these courses are subject to student demand and staff availability). The courses include:
Advanced Research Methods
Psychological Assessment
Psychophysiology of Sleep
Health Psychology
Conservation Psychology
Language, Context and Social Behaviour
Work and Organisational Psychology
Campus Information
Magill
In Adelaide’s leafy eastern suburbs, Magill hosts programs in the areas of education, humanities and social sciences.
Intakes
- Feb
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 14
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Teaching and Research
UniSA has an excellent reputation in teaching and learning and an enviable record of achievement in graduate employability. Our teaching focuses around preparing students to be work-ready through relevant and industry-informed curricula. UniSA ensures its teachers motivate, challenge and stimulate students’ learning, with our research activity informing our teaching across our broad discipline profile.
Teaching and learning excellence are at the centre point of our promotion criteria, performance management practices, and approaches to rewards and recognition for our academic staff.
Research at UniSA is inspired by challenges and opportunities, partnered with industry and communities, and underpinned by excellence. Our academics engage in interdisciplinary teams to translate their research into meaningful outcomes. Contributing to a research environment that is vibrant, responsive and outward-facing are the University’s research themes. The themes link our research strengths and address local and global socio-economic needs:
- An age friendly world
- Transforming industries
- Scarce resources
- Cancer
- Healthy futures
- Transforming societies
Our flagship institutes and strategic alliances include the Future Industries Institute, Ehrenberg-Bass Institute, Sansom Institute for Health Research and the Centre for Cancer Biology. Further information about our enterprising research and research centres and concentrations can be found at our Research page.
Industry Connections
Real solutions don’t happen without great partnerships. We have partnered with local icons and international heavyweights to drive the advancements behind a better society. Across the University, we seek to match our research capability and strengths with the opportunities, challenges and needs of our partners, and maximise the mutual benefits of engagement.
With a growing presence on Adelaide’s cultural calendar and as a partner across arts, culture and sporting events, we’re acting on a social mission to enrich our society. Our campus spaces stimulate and foster creativity and innovation, support new models of learning, support our enterprise researchers and connect with the community.
Professional staff
As a professional staff member you get exposure to the research and teaching at UniSA, and work closely with leading academics who through research and teaching, are shaping the professionals of the future.
Professional staff support both staff and students, and this ranges from career advice services to students, finance, HR, marketing, facilities and management, research support – all of these areas are critical to supporting the day-to-day operations of departments and the university as a whole. There are numerous benefits and opportunities for personal development at UniSA.
Careers to consider include:
youth worker: work with young people, providing support and encouragement
disability support officer: provide support for people in the community with intellectual, physical, social and emotional disabilities
community development officer: work with communities to bring about social change
human resources manager: plan, implement and enhance an organisation's employee relations, as well as the organisation's policies, programs and practices
training officer: look after an organisation's learning and professional development obligations
crime prevention officer: educate people about crime and crime prevention methods; teach young people about the consequences of crime, may also work with victims of crime
behavioural ecologist: work with animals, analysing behavioural patterns; behavioural ecologists may work at museums, zoos and aquariums
drug/alcohol case worker: provide counselling support to individuals and families affected by drug/alcohol
counsellor (with further study): work with individuals in a confidential setting, helping them to overcome problems
clinical psychologist (with further study): work with patients to identify and diagnose emotional, mental and behavioural issues
PSW Opportunity
Bachelor Degree or Masters by Coursework Degree - 2 years - 3 years (Adelaide)
Masters by Research - 3 years - 4 years (Adelaide)
PhD qualification - 4 years - 5 years (Adelaide)
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Qualifications
All India Senior School Certificate, Indian School Certificate,
Higher Secondary School Certificate
Minimum Entry Requirements
Successful completion of Senior Secondary Certificate (10+2) with an
average of at least 60 per cent in best four subjects (excluding any
local languages)
IELTS 6.0
TOEFL PBT 550 with TWE of 4.5
TOEFL iBT 60 with Reading and Writing not less than 18
Cambridge CAE/CPE 169
CELUSA (UniSA ELICOS) AE4
Pearson PTE 50 with Reading and Writing communicative scores not less than 50
- Course Code: 036236E
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
87900 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: N/A
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