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Bachelor of Psychological Science

Campus North Terrace Campus

Degree Type Bachelor

Duration 3 years full-time or part-time equiv.

SATAC Code 394001

2012
ATAR 75.85

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  • Program Outline

    This three year program is designed for students who are seeking to undertake a comprehensive program of study in psychology and related areas of learning. This can lead to further post graduate study and registration as a psychologist. On completion of the BPsychSc students are eligible to apply for an Honours year in psychology at The University of Adelaide as well as other universities around the country that offer Honours programs accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). It should be noted that in order to gain partial registration with the Psychology Board of Australia , students must undertake the fourth year Honours program.

  • Program Structure

    The first year seeks to provide an overview of psychology as a discipline and as a profession. The psychology courses undertaken in later years enable students to study the biological bases of behaviour; sensory perception; cognition and language; learning and memory; motivation and emotion; social psychology; developmental psychology; personality and individual differences; mental health.

    Since psychology is an evidence-based discipline, students will also have an opportunity to find out about the range of methodologies employed to collect and analyse data relevant to these various topics. In addition to these courses in psychology, students will take elective courses in areas such as Humanities and Social Sciences, Health Sciences, Sciences and Commerce.

    In the first year students undertake three psychology courses and five Level I non-psychology courses. In second year students undertake four psychology courses and four Level II non-psychology courses. In third year students must undertake six psychology courses and two non-psychology courses.

  • Related Programs

    A major in Psychology in the following programs: BA, BCom, BHlthSc, BSc and BSocSc.

  • Admission and Fee Information

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    SATAC Code 394001
    2012 CSP ATAR 75.85
    2012 CSP IB 25
    Annual tuition fees
    Commonwealth-supported place: $6,275
    Mid-year entry? No
    Deferment? Yes - 2 year
    Enquiries University Contact Centre
    Selection Criteria
    Year 12 applicants
    You must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study (48 units). You compete for a place with your Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).

    Alternative entry pathways
    • Higher Education applicants
      You must have completed at least half a year full time equivalent university study. A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You compete on the basis of your best GPA.
    • VET applicants
      You must have completed an AQF Certificate IV or above from a Registered Training Organisation. Your application will be ranked according to the level of the award.
    • Special Entry applicants
      You must be 18 years or over before February 1st of the year that you will be studying. If you have studied a higher education program within the last two years, you must not have studied more than 2 years full-time equivalent in that program and you must not hold a completed higher education level award. If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Your STAT result is not weighted between verbal and quantitative components. Personal Competencies (PC) and Employment Experience (EE) statements are not considered. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Scheme. See Wilto Yerlo for further information.
    • Without formal qualifications?
      You may be eligible for our special access schemes.
    • Other Entry Pathways
    How to Apply
    SATAC Code: 394001

    International applicants

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    International ATAR 75
    IB 25
    IELTS Overall 6.5 [more info]
    Annual tuition fees International student place: $28,000
    Mid-year entry? No
    CRICOS 060177M
    Enquiries University Contact Centre
    Selection Criteria
    Equivalent Scores
    International ATAR 75
    IB 25
    IELTS
    Overall
    Reading
    Listening
    Speaking
    Writing
    6.5
    6
    6
    6
    6
    A-Level 7
    UEC [Malaysia] 20
    SAT [US] 1665
    OSSD OAC [Canadian Pre-U] 70
    Eynesbury Foundation Program 360
    Bradford Foundation Program 74
    How to Apply

    International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

    Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?

    International ATAR 75
    Annual tuition fees International student place: $28,000
    Mid-year entry? No
    Enquiries University Contact Centre
    Selection Criteria
  • Study Plans

    The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree for students that commenced their program in 2013 (refer to the program rules). Students that commenced in previous years should refer to the tabs above(referring to years) or consult their Faculty for advice.

    Level I

    Approved Level I Courses (15 units)

    Level II
    • PSYCHOL 2004 Doing Research in Psychology (3 units)
    • PSYCHOL 2005 Foundations of Health & Lifespan Developmental Psychology (3 units)
    • PSYCHOL 2006 Foundations of Perception & Cognition (3 units)
    • PSYCHOL 2007 Psychology in Society (3 units)

    Approved Level II Courses (12 units)

    Level III

    Approved Level III Courses (6 units)

  • Career Opportunities

    According to the Commonwealth Government Job Search Website employment growth for Psychologists to 2014-15 is expected to grow strongly. The range of jobs available to psychologists is also becoming increasingly varied. 

    Graduates in this program can look in areas such as research assistants, recruitment agencies, government agencies such as Centerlink, marketing companies, human resources or any type of area that can utilise skills in data analysis, critical thinking, report writing, time management, communication and presentation.

    Potential careers

    Lecturer, Animal Behaviouralist, Ministerial Adviser, Parliamentary Member, Development Officer, Project Officer, Research Assistant, Health Officer, Union Representative, Welfare Officer, Marketer / Marketing Manager, Human Resource Manager, Psychologist, Counsellor, Employment Consultant, Intelligence Officer, Market Researcher, Workplace Consultant

  • Graduate Attributes
  • Professional Accreditation

    These programs have been accredited by APAC (Australian Psychology Accreditation Council).

    Graduates who have completed this three-year undergraduate program will be eligible to apply for the Honours year followed by further two-year postgraduate qualification. This sequence of study will lead to professional registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia.

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