Undergraduate Certificate in Psychology
Degree Level Undergraduate
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Start Date
January
March
June
September
Campus
Online
Duration
0.5 year(s) full-time
Mode
Online
Entry Requirements
TAFE/RTO (Guaranteed): N/A
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Prerequisites
None
Assumed Knowledge
None
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Entry requirements
Admission criteria
The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.
Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.
None The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.
Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy. Applicants are required to meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result:
Higher education study
- Successfully completed equivalent to a minimum of half a year of full-time study over a higher education program at a recognised higher education provider
OR
Vocational Education and Training (VET)
- Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Certificate III or above OR
Work and life experience (for domestic students only)
- Passed a UniSA Online literacy and numeracy test and have relevant work experience, or
- Completed a UniSA Foundations Studies program or equivalent, or
- Qualify for Special Entry
OR
Recent secondary education
- Completed a secondary education qualification equivalent to SACE, such as an interstate year 12 or international qualification
Essential requirements for admission
NonePrerequisites
NoneAssumed Knowledge
None
Aim
The Undergraduate Certificate in Psychology will provide the foundational knowledge and skills that introduce students to the methods and concepts of the discipline of psychology.
Content & Structure
The Undergraduate Certificate in Psychology consists of 4 x 4.5 unit courses (including 1 option) totaling 18 units of study.
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