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bachelor

Degree

Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)

Course code: #MBAA

bachelor

Degree

Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $29,400 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    3 years

  • PSW

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    60 out of 100

  • CRICOS Code

    097506E

Highlights
Work Experience

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start & deadline Deadline
Fall-February 31-January-2023 2023-01-31
Winter-July 30-June-2023 2023-06-30

Overview

Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)

The Psychology major will equip you with a broad knowledge of psychological science including psychology, mental health, social services and human resources.

 You will develop skills in advanced writing, communication, research and problem-solving.

Choose from a range of specialised courses including personality psychology, clinical and abnormal psychology and social and community psychology. 

Develop a broad and coherent knowledge of psychological science as a basis for further learning and future careers.

This degree allows you to select two majors ensuring you graduate with a broad knowledge of two areas of interest. 

You can choose a second major from the following:

  • Applied Linguistics
  • Cultural Studies
  • Creative Writing and Literature
  • English Language*
  • History and Global Politics
  • Languages (French/Italian/Japanese)
  • Law, Policy and Politics
  • Performing Arts
  • Screen Studies
  • Social Media
  • Sociology

* Please note that this major is only available to students whose second language is English.

 

As a student studying the Psychology major, you will develop a broad knowledge of psychological science including psychology, mental health, social services and human resources.

Key areas of study include:

  • Clinical and abnormal psychology
  • Health psychology
  • Personality psychology
  • Cognitive psychology

Study a degree that equips you with a broad understanding of psychology and its applications, including research methods, personality psychology, and clinical and abnormal psychology.

This degree increases your employment prospects by enabling you to gain expertise in two different areas of interest.

You will have opportunities to engage with industry partners and organisations as part of your studies through the optional Professional Directions Program

 

You can also make industry connections and gain valuable work experience by taking part in any of the following:

 

  • Micro placements in over 100 organisations through the Professional Directions Program in the second year.
  • A wide range of international NGOs through the Hawke Ambassador Program.
  • Attending regular University-wide employee master classes, employment expos, and alumni events in Australia and overseas.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$34,600

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $11,136
Accommodation 1 bed room $5,200
Tuition 1 person $29,400

Hourly wage

Min wage

21.38 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 40 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • A certified* copy of the personal details page and signature page of your passport.
  • Certified* copies of academic transcripts and graduation certificates, including information on your institution’s grading system as required.
  • English language test results (e.g. IELTS or TOEFL) where applicable.
  • Detailed syllabi/course outlines of previous studies if you are applying for credit or advanced standing.
  • Additional academic and employer references if required

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

60
-
listening
18
writing
-
speaking
18
reading

PTE

50
50
listening
50
writing
50
speaking
50
reading

Cambridge

169
-
listening
169
writing
-
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

Successful completion of the Centre for English Language at the University of South Australia (CELUSA) Academic English Program: Level 4 (AE4)

 

If you do not meet the English language entry requirements, you can successful completion of the Centre for the English Language at the University of South Australia (CELUSA) Academic English Program 

 
If they successfully complete the AE program at an appropriate level, students applying to these institutions will not need to take IELTS or any other English language test. 

Depending on their English level upon commencement of the AE program, and their required IELTS score for further studies, students will study for between 10 and 40 weeks.


Academic background and requirement

Prerequisites

None

Assumed Knowledge

None

 

You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 program or an equivalent program in your home country or a recognised Pathway or Foundation Studies Program.

If you are an international student studying Year 12 in Australia you need to apply via the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC). 

 

India (best 4): 60%

 

Canada High School (OSSD): 60%

 

Iran: Pre-University Certificate, National High School Diploma

Successful completion of the Pre-University Certificate OR High School Diploma

 

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

  • Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), and achieve a competitive Selection Rank (ATAR), or
  • Complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE, or
  • Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points

Applicants who have not achieved the Selection Rank required for automatic selection may be selected for any remaining places based on the grades of their year 12 subjects.

OR
Higher education study

OR
Vocational Education and Training (VET)

OR
Work and life experience

 

Career opportunities

  • Market researcher
  • Policy developer and analyst
  • Public relations officer
  • Youth worker

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