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Start date
February
July

Campus
Magill

Duration
3 year(s) full-time

Mode
On-campus

Program Code
MBPU

Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

Fees
AUD$ 34,400 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2025

English Language Requirements
  • IELTS total [6.0]
  • IELTS reading [6.0]
  • IELTS writing [6.0]
Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
079096A

Aim

The Bachelor of Psychology (Cognitive Neuroscience) program will provide an integrated knowledge of the biological basis of behaviour with psychology.  The three year Bachelor of Psychology (Cognitive Neuroscience) program qualifies individuals who apply a broad and coherent body of knowledge, and a depth of specialised practical and research skills in cognitive neuroscience (the basic biology of behaviour) and psychology in the context of the biomedical industry or psychological practice. The program also provides students with a potential pathway to further study in psychology or cognitive neuroscience.

Content & Structure

Graduates of the Bachelor of Psychology (Cognitive Neuroscience) degree will have coherent knowledge in psychology, cognitive neuroscience and behavioural as well as neuroscientific research methodologies, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more specialisations as a basis for independent lifelong learning in professional psychology practice. Advanced and innovative topics include conservation psychology, cognitive neuroscience, occupational health, discursive and conversational analysis, psychology and Aboriginal Australians and qualitative, community-based and participatory research methods.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Psychology (Cognitive Neuroscience) degree will have cognitive skills to critically review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge. Graduates will also develop cognitive & technical skills (including practical workplace experience, laboratory work and interpersonal skills training) to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas; cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving real world and scientific problems with intellectual independence; and communication skills to present a clear, coherent & independent exposition of psychological and counselling knowledge and ideas.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Psychology (Cognitive Neuroscience) degree will demonstrate the application of psychological and counselling knowledge and skills with initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional psychology and counselling practice and/or scholarship. They will be able to adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts in areas such as professional psychology, counselling, mental health, research and project work, social services and human resources; with responsibility and accountability for their own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters.

This program comprises 108 units including: 54 units of psychology courses (comprising 45 units of core psychology plus two 4.5 specialist psychology electives), 31.5 units of core cognitive neuroscience courses, 13.5 units of anatomy/physiology courses, a 4.5 unit Aboriginal content course, and a 4.5 unit professional development course.

From 4 August 2025, the University of South Australia will no longer be accepting applications for new students. Study at Adelaide University.

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What courses you'll study

Course name Area and cat no. Units Reference  
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Psychology 1A BEHL 1003 4.5
Human Anatomy 100 HLTH 1020 4.5
Biology A BIOL 1007 4.5
Personal and Professional Development BEHL 1033 4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Psychology 1B BEHL 1004 4.5
Introductory Research Methods BEHL 2005 4.5
Foundations in Cognitive Neuroscience BEHL 1024 4.5
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and Psychology BEHL 1032 4.5
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Developmental Psychology BEHL 3011 4.5
Cognitive Psychology BEHL 3002 4.5
Human Anatomy 200 HLTH 2022 4.5
Cognitive Neuroscience BEHL 3021 4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Data Science for Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychology BEHL 2023 4.5
Biological and Learning Psychology BEHL 2012 4.5
Social and Community Psychology BEHL 2006 4.5
States of Awareness BEHL 2015 4.5
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Specialist Psychology Course 4.5 Note(s): 1
The Neuroscience of Language BEHL 3030 4.5
Advanced Research Methods BEHL 3005 4.5
Personality Psychology BEHL 3024 4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Clinical and Abnormal Psychology BEHL 3004 4.5
Exploring the History and Foundations of Psychology BEHL 3037 4.5
Neuroscience Across the Lifespan BEHL 3025 4.5
Psychology Research Experience BEHL 3028 4.5 Note(s): 2

Professional accreditation and recognition

This program is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council.

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