Bachelor of Psychology

You will be taught by world-class researchers in their field, at a university that has been ranked number one in the state for research in psychology1.

Studying this degree will see you graduate industry-ready; during your final year you will complete a 150-hour work placement where you will gain practical experience and build important industry networks.

12015 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA)

Graduates of this degree will have an in-depth understanding of the field of psychology. You will be able to demonstrate problem solving skills, planning, judgement and decision-making - all necessary attributes of a successful practicing psychologist. You will also develop knowledge in:

• research and project work
• social services
• human resources

As well as a focus on theoretical knowledge, this degree has a strong practical focus. During your final year you will do a practical placement where you will complete 150 hours in a real workplace. This will help to further develop your skills, preparing you for your transition into the workforce.

You will be able to pursue other areas of interest through the electives you choose. Electives can be selected from any courses offered in any bachelor degree at UniSA and will enable you to specialise in a non-psychology discipline, maximising your employment opportunities. For example, you may choose to study social work or human services as an elective.

You will also have the opportunity to further explore specific areas of interest with a series of specialist psychology courses (these courses are subject to student demand and staff availability). The courses include:

• Advanced Research Methods
• Psychological Assessment
• Psychophysiology of Sleep
• Health Psychology
• Conservation Psychology
• Language, Context and Social Behaviour
• Work and Organisational Psychology

You can gain an extra qualification and broaden your career prospects by completing a Diploma in Languages.

The job prospects in the area of psychology are expected to increase in Australia in the coming years1.

Careers to consider include:

• youth worker: work with young people, providing support and encouragement
• disability support officer: provide support for people in the community with intellectual, physical, social and emotional disabilities
• community development officer: work with communities to bring about social change
• human resources manager: plan, implement and enhance an organisation's employee relations, as well as the organisation's policies, programs and practices
• training officer: look after an organisation's learning and professional development obligations
• crime prevention officer: educate people about crime and crime prevention methods; teach young people about the consequences of crime, may also work with victims of crime
• behavioural ecologist: work with animals, analysing behavioural patterns; behavioural ecologists may work at museums, zoos and aquariums
• drug/alcohol case worker: provide counselling support to individuals and families affected by drug/alcohol
• counsellor (with further study): work with individuals in a confidential setting, helping them to overcome problems
• clinical psychologist (with further study): work with patients to identify and diagnose emotional, mental and behavioural issues

1Australian Government Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business Projections, Occupational Employment Projections 2019