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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]
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International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
036236E

Aim

The Bachelor of Psychology program qualifies individuals who apply a broad and coherent knowledge of psychological science in diverse areas including psychology, mental health, social services and human resources and as a pathway for further learning. Opportunities for further learning for Bachelor of Psychology program graduates include Honours Psychology and post-graduate studies in Counselling, Mediation, Social Work, Mental Health and Cognitive Neuroscience.

Content & Structure

Graduates of the Bachelor of Psychology degree will have a broad and coherent body of knowledge in psychology, counselling and behavioural research methodologies, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more specialisations as a basis for independent lifelong learning. 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 Psychology 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 Psychology 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 40.5 units of core and 13.5 units of specialist psychology courses), a 4.5 unit Aboriginal content course, 13.5 units of core professional/career development courses, an optional 9.0 unit 150 hour work experience placement and 27 units of undergraduate electives. Students who elect not to take the 9.0 unit Psychology Placement are able to combine 27 units of elective courses and the 9 units in place of the Psychology Placement to take a 36 unit Major in another discipline.

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
Personal and Professional Development BEHL 1033 4.5
Elective 4.5 Note(s): 1,4
Elective 4.5 Note(s): 1,4
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Psychology 1B BEHL 1004 4.5
Introductory Research Methods BEHL 2005 4.5
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and Psychology BEHL 1032 4.5
Elective 4.5 Note(s): 1,4
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Developmental Psychology BEHL 3011 4.5
Cognitive Psychology BEHL 3002 4.5
Psychology Applications BEHL 2024 4.5
Elective 4.5 Note(s): 1,4
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Social and Community Psychology BEHL 2006 4.5
Biological and Learning Psychology BEHL 2012 4.5
Career Development BEHL 2021 4.5
Elective 4.5 Note(s): 1,4
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Personality Psychology BEHL 3024 4.5
Specialist Psychology Course 4.5 Note(s): 2
Specialist Psychology Course 4.5 Note(s): 2
Elective 4.5 Note(s): 1,4
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Clinical and Abnormal Psychology BEHL 3004 4.5
Specialist Psychology Course 4.5 Note(s): 2
Psychology Placement BEHL 3027 9 Note(s): 3,6
OR
2 Electives 9 Note(s): 1,4

Professional accreditation and recognition

This program is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council.

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