Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

Entry Requirements

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

Complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE, or

Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points

or

Higher education study

Complete or partly complete a recognized higher education program at a recognized higher education institution

or

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Diploma or above

or

Work and life experience

Hold completed secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE obtained more than 2 years in the past

English language requirements:

IELTS score of 6.0; TOEFL iBT score of 60 with Reading and Writing not less than 18; TOEFL paper-based test (PBT) score of 550 with TWE of 4.5; Cambridge CAE/CPE score of 169; Pearson's test of English (Academic) (PTE) score of 50 with Reading and Writing communicative scores not less than 50; CELUSA score of AE4.

Course Details

This degree will provide you with an understanding of psychological theory; psychology research methods; critical and analytical thinking; and counselling and interpersonal skills.

As an honours student you will focus on research methodologies and you will graduate with the ability to design, conduct and evaluate research. UniSA has been ranked number one in South Australia for psychology research1, and as part of your studies you will graduate with specialised knowledge and skills in this area.

Our world-class learning facilities enable you to learn in simulated real-world environments. These practical learning environments will see you graduate will the skills and confidence needed to work in a clinical setting.

With further study you could also become a registered psychologist or research psychologist. To follow this career path, you must complete additional postgraduate studies in psychology.

What you'll learn

Core psychology courses, along with an Indigenous studies course and a professional development course, will make up your first three years of study. During your third year you will also select from a number of psychology-specific professional development courses, complementing the degree’s core content. These courses include:

Health Psychology
Work and Organisational Psychology
Language, Context and Social Behaviour
Conservation Psychology
Psychophysiology of Sleep
Psychological Research Experience

During your final year you will undertake advanced coursework and a supervised research project. You will also choose from a selection of electives, giving you the opportunity to study courses from another discipline or area of interest.

Your career

The ability to listen and analyse, plus the possession of critical thinking skills and an interest in human behaviour and biology are key attributes of students considering a career in psychology.

As a graduate you will be qualified to work in a range of areas including the health and human services sectors, research organisations, government, and non-government organisations.

Careers to consider include:

registered psychologist or research psychologist (with further study*): work with patients to identify and diagnose emotional, mental and behavioural issues
neuropsychologist (with further study): assess and evaluate the brain function of people with brain injuries or abnormal brain functioning
research assistant: assist with academic research; research assistants are often employed by universities or research institutes
work and organisational psychologist: use psychological principles and research methods to solve problems in the workplace