Bachelor of Psychology 36 months Undergraduate Programme By University of South Australia |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

34,400 AUDTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

PsychologyMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

This degree will provide you with the knowledge and skills to understand foundations in psychology and embark on further studies which can lead to a fulfilling career in psychology.


Designed and taught by world-class researchers in the field of psychology at a university ranked No.1 in South Australia for psychology research1, the curriculum is relevant, up-to-date and informed by the research of our academics.



You will graduate with:


  • an understanding of the theoretical basis of psychology
  • critical and analytical thinking skills
  • the ability to manage data
  • the ability to use and produce research.



You can also expand your employment options by combining your Bachelor of Psychology degree with another degree. With just one year of extra study you can graduate with a double degree in areas such as law or human services.



With further study you could also become a registered psychologist or research psychologist. To follow this career path at UniSA, you must complete the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) degree. Students can apply to transfer into the full four-year Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) degree if they have achieved a minimum GPA of 6 and have completed between 4 courses and 2.5 years of a UniSA bachelor degree. Find out more.



1The 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).

Programme overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

This degree will provide you with the knowledge and skills to understand foundations in psychology and embark on further studies which can lead to a fulfilling career in psychology.


Designed and taught by world-class researchers in the field of psychology at a university ranked No.1 in South Australia for psychology research1, the curriculum is relevant, up-to-date and informed by the research of our academics.



You will graduate with:


  • an understanding of the theoretical basis of psychology
  • critical and analytical thinking skills
  • the ability to manage data
  • the ability to use and produce research.



You can also expand your employment options by combining your Bachelor of Psychology degree with another degree. With just one year of extra study you can graduate with a double degree in areas such as law or human services.



With further study you could also become a registered psychologist or research psychologist. To follow this career path at UniSA, you must complete the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) degree. Students can apply to transfer into the full four-year Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) degree if they have achieved a minimum GPA of 6 and have completed between 4 courses and 2.5 years of a UniSA bachelor degree. Find out more.



1The 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).

Admission Requirements

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To be eligible for selection, applicants are required to:


- Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), and - Obtain a competitive ATAR, and - Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C-
Alternatively, applicants can fulfil one of the following requirements with a competitive result, and demonstrate that they fulfil any prerequisite requirements, and other academic requirements for the program:
- Complete secondary education qualifications equivalent to SACE, or - Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points, or - 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 - Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Certificate IV level or above, or - Qualify for Special Entry, or - Complete a University Foundation Studies program
For entry to the fourth-year Honours stream, students must achieve a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 5.5 for all the accredited Level 2 and Level 3 psychology courses plus BEHL 2005 Introductory Research Methods as well as an overall program GPA of 5.0.
Students who do not meet this requirement, on satisfactory completion of the third year, will exit the program early with the award of the degree of Bachelor of Psychological Science.
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34,400 AUD

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