Bachelor
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 is a top ranked degree for overall graduate satisfaction and overall educational experience - in fact we're number one in South Australia for Humanities, Culture, and Social Sciences1.
This degree increases your employment prospects by enabling you to gain expertise in two different areas of interest.
There is also an opportunity to study a portion of your degree overseas, as part of the University's Hawke Ambassador Volunteer Experience Program. As part of this program you will volunteer with an international non-government organisation (NGO), usually in an overseas destination.
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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.
Combine your study of Psychology with any other major within the Bachelor of Arts.
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:
* Please note that this major is only available to students whose second language is English.
In addition to your two majors, you will also be required to complete four courses from a selected list of minors (also from the above list), and two elective courses in an area of your interest.
You can gain an extra qualification and broaden your career prospects by completing a Diploma in Languages.
The nature of this degree means the employment prospects are broad and diverse. Professional careers include:
This major can be used as a pathway into further studies in social work. Students wishing to be eligible to undertake further studies in Psychology (such as Honours Psychology or Master of Psychology (Clinical)) should consider the Bachelor of Psychology or Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) and related programs.
With additional qualifications you may choose to work in teaching, academia or policy research and development.