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Gain the knowledge and skills needed to embark on a fulfilling career in psychology with SA's No.1 university for graduate skills in Psychology1.
Through a mix of practical and theoretical learning, you will be able to demonstrate advanced problem solving skills, planning, judgement and decision-making – all necessary attributes of a successful psychologist.
We are the only university in South Australia to offer work placement opportunities as part of all 3-year undergraduate Psychology degrees. Depending on your chosen degree, you’ll complete 150 hours of work placement or a research experience as part of your studies, ensuring you graduate career-ready.
1ComparED (QILT) Student Experience Survey 2021-22, Skills Development Indicator (Undergraduate). SA public universities.
The University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia are combining their strengths to create a new university for the future, Adelaide University, opening in January 2026.
From 4 August 2025, the University of Adelaide and University of South Australia will no longer be accepting applications for new students.
1ComparED (QILT) Student Experience Survey 2021-22, Skills Development Indicator (Undergraduate). SA public universities. 2The only university in SA to have all its assessed Psychology and Cognitive Sciences research rated well-above world standard. 2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA).
1UNSTOPPABLE® is a Kellogg Company trade mark used under licence. Ranked #43, 2024 THE Young University Rankings. 22018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA).
Meet some of UniSA's unstoppable graduates and explore how you can unlock your unstoppable career in Psychology with our world-class degrees.
Kickstart your psychology career at UniSA through our wide range of study options. You can follow several paths to become a registered or research psychologist, or complete your studies sooner and explore exciting careers across a variety of other fields.
Explore your options and what studies you will need to complete by selecting between the tabs below.
Option 1: Study a 4-year Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) degree undertaking Honours in your final year.
Option 2: Study a 3-year Bachelor of Psychology degree, and attain a competitive GPA, then apply to transfer into our 4-year Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) degree with study credit (eligibility criteria applies).
Option 3: Pursue a second career interest with a double degree in psychology, attaining a competitive GPA and applying to transfer into our 4-year Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) degree with study credit (eligibility criteria applies).
Each option requires you to continue with further postgraduate studies in psychology to become a registered or research psychologist.
Study a 4-year psychology degree undertaking Honours in your final year:
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
or
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) (Cognitive Neuroscience)
To become a registered psychologist
Study a 2-year Master of Psychology (Clinical) where you can graduate eligible to register as a clinical psychology registrar and become a full member of the Australian Psychological Society.
To become a research psychologist
Study a 4-year Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) where you can graduate as a research psychologist and become a member of the Australian Psychological Society.
Learn more about accreditation and other external registration options.
You can also successfully complete your undergraduate or postgraduate studies at any point and discover a wide range of dynamic careers in areas such as psychology, cognitive neuroscience, counselling and interpersonal skills, social work or business.
Study a 3-year psychology degree:
Bachelor of Psychology
or
Bachelor of Psychology (Cognitive Neuroscience)
or
Bachelor of Psychology (Counselling and Interpersonal Skills)
Apply to transfer into the four-year Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) degree with study credit if you have achieved a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 6 and have completed between four courses and 2.5 years of a UniSA bachelor’s degree.
To become a registered psychologist
Study a 2-year Master of Psychology (Clinical) where you can graduate eligible to register as a clinical psychology registrar and become a full member of the Australian Psychological Society.
To become a research psychologist
Study a 4-year Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) where you can graduate as a research psychologist and become a member of the Australian Psychological Society.
Learn more about accreditation and other external registration options.
You can also successfully complete your undergraduate or postgraduate studies at any point and discover a wide range of dynamic careers in areas such as psychology, cognitive neuroscience, counselling and interpersonal skills, social work or business.
Study a 4-5 year double degree pairing Psychology with Human Services, Law, Human Resource Management, or Exercise and Sport Science.
Apply to transfer into the four-year Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) degree with study credit if you have achieved a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 6 and have completed between four courses and 2.5 years of a UniSA bachelor’s degree.
To become a registered psychologist
Study a 2-year Master of Psychology (Clinical) where you can graduate eligible to register as a clinical psychology registrar and become a full member of the Australian Psychological Society.
To become a research psychologist
Study a 4-year Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) where you can graduate as a research psychologist and become a member of the Australian Psychological Society.
Learn more about accreditation and other external registration options.
You can also successfully complete your undergraduate or postgraduate studies at any point and discover a wide range of dynamic careers in areas such as psychology, cognitive neuroscience, counselling and interpersonal skills, social work or business.
As the No.1 university in South Australia for graduate careers1, our quality teaching and experiences beyond the classroom will ensure you graduate career-ready.
As a graduate, you will be qualified to gain employment in a wide range of areas, including the health and human services sectors, research organisations, and government and non-government organisations.
Careers to consider include:
1ComparED (QILT) Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021-23– Full-time Employment Indicator (Domestic Undergraduate). SA public universities. SA public universities.
We are a globally connected university and our staff and students come from over 90 countries. We have more than 2,500 industry and professional relationships that support student internships, research and community engagement.
Our students have had placements and internships with organisations like:
Australian students
Phone: +61 8 8302 2376
Enquiry: unisa.edu.au/enquiry
International students
Phone: +61 8 9627 4854
Enquiry: unisa.edu.au/enquiry
