Bachelor of Psychology (Counselling and Interpersonal Skills), Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)
Degree Level Undergraduate
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- NOT an Australian or New Zealand citizen
- NOT an Australian Permanent Resident (including Humanitarian Visa holders)
Start date
February
Campus
Magill
City West
Duration
4 year(s) full-time
Mode
On-campus
Program Code
MBCH
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]
- IELTS reading [6]
- IELTS writing [6]
International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
086330D
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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.
Applicants are required to meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result, and demonstrate that they fulfil any prerequisite requirements and essential requirements for admission:
Recent secondary education
Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent
AND- Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), and achieved a competitive Selection Rank (ATAR), or
- Complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE, or
- Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points
Applicants who have not achieved the Selection Rank required for automatic selection may be selected for any remaining places based on the grades of their year 12 subjects.
OR
Higher education study- Complete or partly complete a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution, or
- Complete at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at undergraduate level or above
OR
Vocational Education and Training (VET)- Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Certificate IV or above
OR
Work and life experience- Qualify for Special Entry, or
- Complete a 12-month UniSA Foundation Studies program or equivalent, or
- Hold completed secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE obtained more than 2 years in the past
Essential requirements for admission
Prerequisites
NoneAssumed Knowledge
NoneEnglish language entry requirements
In addition to meeting academic entry requirements, international students who speak English as a second or additional language must also meet the University's English language entry requirements. The minimum language requirements for this program are:English language testPlease access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)- IELTS total [6]
- IELTS reading [6]
- IELTS writing [6]
Admission Requirements by Country
Bangladesh HSC 3.5 Canada High School (OSSD) 65 Eynesbury FSP 320 German Abitur 3.5 Kenya KCSE (average) B Malaysia STPM (best 3) 6 Malaysia UEC 31 Norway GPA 3 Pakistan HSSC 80 Sri Lanka A Levels (best 3) 7 Sweden GPA 13 UK Board GCE A Levels/HK Board 7 Vietnam 7.5 Australia 67 IB (best 6) 26 USA SAT (1600) 1110 India (best 4) State Board 75 India (best 4) Central Board 65 HKDSE 15 Nepal NEB 2.51
Aim
The Bachelor of Psychological Science (Counselling and Interpersonal Skills), Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management) qualifies individuals who apply a broad and coherent body of knowledge in business, human resources, work and organisational psychology, general psychology and counselling. Graduates will acquire current knowledge and develop the technical, contextual and strategic skills as well as the ethical and lifelong learning skills necessary for practice as a human resource management professional in a national and international environment.
Content & Structure
The Bachelor of Psychological Science (Counselling and Interpersonal Skills), Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management) is equivalent to four years of full-time study or 144 units. The program includes an extended major in Psychology, a submajor in Counselling and Interpersonal Skills, a major in Business, and a major in Human Resource Management.
From 4 August 2025, the University of South Australia will no longer be accepting applications for new students. Study at Adelaide University.
Professional accreditation and recognition
This program has met the criteria for course accreditation and is currently accredited by the Australian HR Institute (AHRI). Accreditation is reviewed every three years by the AHRI National Accreditation Committee. Students applying for this course can be assured that the quality of core units map onto the AHRI Model of Excellence for HR Practitioners and Academics, a recognised benchmark of HR best practice and standards.
This program is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council.
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