Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) 48 months Undergraduate Program By University of South Australia |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 251-300QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

48 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

30,800 AUDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

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 will enable you to learn in simulated real-world environments, equipping you with hands-on, practical skills upon graduating.
With further study you can gain the experience needed to work in a clinical setting and become a registered psychologist or research psychologist. To follow this career path, you must complete additional postgraduate studies in psychology. 
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).

Program overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

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 will enable you to learn in simulated real-world environments, equipping you with hands-on, practical skills upon graduating.
With further study you can gain the experience needed to work in a clinical setting and become a registered psychologist or research psychologist. To follow this career path, you must complete additional postgraduate studies in psychology. 
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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Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

8,301 AUD
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International Students

30,800 AUD
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