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Bachelor of Psychology (Counselling and Interpersonal Skills), Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)

Degree Level Undergraduate

Years

International students

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]

Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
086330D

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

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]
IELTS reading [6]
IELTS writing [6]

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

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

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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.

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
Counselling Foundations	BEHL 1022	4.5
Foundations of Human Resource Management	BUSS 2043	4.5
Accounting for Business	ACCT 1008	4.5
OR
Quantitative Methods for Business	MATH 1053	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5, 6 or 7),
Psychology 1B	BEHL 1004	4.5
Introductory Research Methods	BEHL 2005	4.5
Business Law	LAWS 1018	4.5
Effective Communication	PERF 1001	4.5
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Cognitive Psychology	BEHL 3002	4.5
Developmental Psychology	BEHL 3011	4.5
Counselling Skills	BEHL 2013	4.5
Management and Organisation	BUSS 2068	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5, 6 or 7)
Social and Community Psychology	BEHL 2006	4.5
Biological and Learning Psychology	BEHL 2012	4.5
Counselling Interventions	BEHL 3018	4.5
Business Intelligence	INFS 2036	4.5
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Personality Psychology	BEHL 3024	4.5
Recruitment and Selection	BUSS 3082	4.5
Managing the Employment Relationship	BUSS 3037	4.5
Training and Development	BUSS 2036	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5, 6 or 7)
Clinical and Abnormal Psychology	BEHL 3004	4.5
Work and Organisational Psychology	BEHL 3008	4.5
Performance and Compensation Management	BUSS 2048	4.5
Group Work	BEHL 2009	4.5
FOURTH YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Entrepreneurship for Social and Market Impact	BUSS 2085	4.5
Strategic Management	BUSS 3023	4.5
Business Practicum	BUSS 3080	4.5
OR
Elective		4.5
Advanced Research Methods	BEHL 3005	4.5	Note(s): 1
OR
Health Psychology	BEHL 3012	4.5	Note(s): 1
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5, 6 or 7)
Language, Context and Social Behaviour	BEHL 3023	4.5
Strategic Human Resource Management	BUSS 3038	4.5
Working with Community	WELF 2010	4.5
HR Analytics	BUSS 3110	4.5

Rules & notes

Notes

1. Students planning to apply for an Honours in Psychology year, either at UniSA or at another Australian university, must select and successfully complete Advanced Research Methods. If not, students may choose EITHER Advanced Research Methods OR Health Psychology.

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.