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Bachelor of Psychological Science and Sociology

Degree Level Undergraduate

Years

International students

Start date
January
March
June
September

Campus
Online

Duration
3 year(s) full-time

Mode
Online

Program Code
XBPS

Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

Fees
AUD$ 27,100 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]
IELTS speaking [6.0]
IELTS listening [6.0]

Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
This program is not available to students wishing to study in Australia on a student visa

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:

Higher education study

Successfully completed equivalent to a minimum of half a year of full-time study of 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 IV 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 12-month UniSA Foundation 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

Prerequisites

None

Assumed Knowledge

None

English 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 test

IELTS total [6.0]
IELTS reading [6.0]
IELTS writing [6.0]
IELTS speaking [6.0]
IELTS listening [6.0]

Please 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)

Admission Requirements by Country

Kenya KCSE (average)	B
Bangladesh HSC	3.5
Malaysia STPM (best 3)	6
Canada High School (OSSD)	60
Malaysia UEC	32
Eynesbury FSP	310
Pakistan HSSC	75
Sri Lanka A Levels (best 3)	6
Sweden GPA	12.5
UK Board GCE A Levels/HK Board	6
Vietnam	7
Australia	65
IB (best 6)	26
USA SAT (1600)	1050
India (best 4) Central Board	60
HKDSE	15
Nepal NEB	2.41
German Abitur	3.8
Norway GPA	2.8
India (best 4) State Board	70

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Aim

The Bachelor of Psychological Science and Sociology provides a broad social science qualification for individuals employed in the public/community sector. The program provides a pathway to postgraduate studies in Social Work and Human Services.

Content & Structure

Graduates of the Bachelor of Psychological Science and Sociology degree will have a broad and coherent body of sociological, social policy and psychological knowledge and skills with initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in sociology, social policy and psychology practice and/or scholarship. They will be able to adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts in areas such as social services, social administration, and research and project work; with responsibility and accountability for their own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters.

The students will complete 108 units of study comprising 85.5 units of core courses, 18 units of electives, and one introduction to online studies course or additional elective. As part of the 85.5 units of core courses, students will undertake 18 units of courses in either the Ageing and Disability or Criminology area. The 18 units of electives can be used to undertake courses in the remaining area if desired.

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What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
FIRST YEAR
Term 1 (Study Period 1)
UO Critical Approaches to Online Learning	CURR 3021	4.5	Note(s): 1
OR
Elective		4.5		Rule(s): 2
UO The Social World	SOCU 1008	4.5
Term 2 (Study Period 3)
UO Psychology Concepts	BEHL 1027	4.5
UO Intercultural Communication	LANG 1064	4.5
Term 3 (Study Period 4)
UO Politics and Citizenship in Australia	POLI 1019	4.5
UO Sociological Perspectives	SOCU 1007	4.5
Term 4 (Study Period 6)
UO Counselling Concepts	BEHL 1026	4.5
UO Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and Psychology	BEHL 1034	4.5
SECOND YEAR
Term 1 (Study Period 1)
UO Working with Community	WELF 2023	4.5
UO Australian Social Policy	POLI 2029	4.5
Term 2 (Study Period 3)
Minor 1		4.5		Rule(s): 1
Elective		4.5		Rule(s): 2
Term 3 (Study Period 4)
UO Developmental Psychology	BEHL 2016	4.5		Rule(s): 3
UO Social Research Methods	HUMS 2043	4.5
Term 4 (Study Period 6)
Minor 2		4.5		Rule(s): 1
Elective		4.5		Rule(s): 2
THIRD YEAR
Term 1 (Study Period 1)
UO Clinical and Abnormal Psychology	BEHL 3032	4.5		Rule(s): 3
UO Health Psychology	BEHL 3031	4.5
Term 2 (Study Period 3)
Minor 3		4.5		Rule(s): 1
Elective		4.5		Rule(s): 2
Term 3 (Study Period 4)
UO Work and Organisational Psychology	BEHL 3033	4.5
UO Sociology of Gender and Intimacy	HUMS 3053	4.5
Term 4 (Study Period 6)
Minor 4		4.5		Rule(s): 1
Elective		4.5		Rule(s): 2

Electives

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
Ageing and Disability Minor - refer Rules 1 & 2
UO (Dis)abling Societies: The Sociologies of Ageing and Disability	SOCU 2018	4.5
UO Case Management for Consumer Directed Care in Disability and Aged Care	WELF 3024	4.5
UO Ageing and Disability Friendly Environments	WELF 2021	4.5
UO Disability and Ageing: Diversity and Discrimination	WELF 3025	4.5
Criminology Minor - refer Rules 1 & 2
UO Aboriginal Australians, Policing and the Criminal Justice System	SOCU 2019	4.5
UO The Psychology of Crime and Violence	JUST 3007	4.5
UO Understanding Crime and Criminology	BEHL 1035	4.5
UO Human Rights, Crime & Social Justice	LAWS 2043	4.5

Rules & notes

Rules

1. Students must complete four consecutive courses from one of the two Minors of Ageing and Disability or Criminology. Speak to the Student Advisor regarding the sequencing of courses within your chosen minor.

2. Students may use four of the five elective courses to complete the remaining Minor in sequence, OR may choose all five from the UniSA Online electives list subject to pre-requisite requirements and availability. Speak to the Student Advisor regarding the sequencing of courses within your chosen minor.

3. Assessment requirements for this degree include at least one online exam. The online exam software has system compatibility requirements, specifically that tablets, hybrid devices and mobile devices are not supported. Please refer to the online exam requirements prior to conducting your exam to ensure your computer and software is compatible to undertake the exam.

Notes

1. This course is recommended for students who are new to university studies or require development in academic and research skills.