Bachelor of Psychology (Advanced)(Honours)

Bachelor (Honours)

Psychology is a fascinating field of study concerned with minds and mental health.Psychology students develop important skills that enable them to understand their own and others' behaviour, help people, solve social problems, and critically analyse information.

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor (Honours)

Duration

4 years full-time

Course Code

334701, 097488B

Intake Months

Feb

International Fees

$46,500 per year / $186,000 total

About this course

Understand how people think, feel and behave

Psychology is a fascinating field of study concerned with minds and mental health.

Psychology students develop important skills that enable them to understand their own and others' behaviour, help people, solve social problems, and critically analyse information.

Study locations

North Terrace

North Terrace Campus

What you will learn

Our new Honours Degree of Bachelor of Psychology (Advanced) will give you the knowledge and qualities needed to kickstart your career in psychology. You will:

solve high-level problems and analyse human behaviour
develop listening, empathy and interviewing skills
explore cyber-psychology, human ethics, social media and online safety
address real-world global issues and learn how psychology can make a difference
gain valuable experience with psychological tests and counselling
design and undertake meaningful research projects.

Note: You must maintain a GPA of 6 to progress through this degree.

Career pathways

Your degree will equip you with skills and knowledge about human thinking and behaviour that many different employers value, including for working with children, the police, in education, health promotion, training and assessment in organisations, marketing, counselling, career guidance, research and more. You'll also be eligible to apply for Masters-level courses in Psychology that will enable you to become a registered psychologist.

This degree is conditionally accredited with the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council.

Direct access to industry leaders and paid internship opportunities: The Academy by Deloitte
Students who as part of their studies take part in The Academy by Deloitte experience will have the benefit of undertaking a paid internship with Deloitte. This internship is designed to shape their business readiness through significant real-world client exposure, access to multiple networking opportunities and relevant professional training.

Note:
This degree is only available in blended mode and on-campus attendance is required. If you are a continuing student in the degree and are unable to attend campus, please contact your program coordinator for program advice.

Ranked in top 125 globally for psychology*
Strong career growth predicted (13% by 2026)^
Full-year research project in area of interest

*Times Higher Education World Rankings by Subject, 2024.
^Australian Government, Labour Market Insights, 2023.

Course structure

The Bachelor of Psychology (Advanced) (Honours) is a rigorous degree that will require students to maintain a GPA of 6 to progress through the degree. The degree includes the standard accredited psychology pathway.

In addition, the first year of the degree extends the interface between psychology and technology, particularly how it applies to research and practice. Consideration is given to cyber-psychology, human ethics, social media and online safety, gambling and, how web-based tools improve health outcomes. This year also allows students to expand their horizon by undertaking broadening electives outside of psychology.

Second year has an extension into international psychology and takes the focus to a global context. A broader perspective of psychology will delve into world consciousness and cultural intelligence; along with the influence personality and intelligence has on cultural behaviours. During this year students will be given the opportunity to collaborate with other university students providing a perspective of psychology in different cultural settings.

Students will develop their research and career-readiness skills in the third year. This year will prepare students for leadership, research, policy or practice, whilst laying the foundation for honours in fourth year. Students will be exposed to business analytics, developments in big data, along with project and communication management skills.

Honours in fourth year, allows students to undertake independent research which is tailored to their area of interest.

There are a range of pathways to becoming a registered psychologist, including completing a 2-year Masters program.

University of Adelaide