Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
Bachelor of Arts (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…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
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
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.
What you’ll learn
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
Your career
Graduates from this specialisation find work in the public service sector and multinational firms. Career options include:
market researcher: plan, implement, control, analyse and report on data relating to what people and/or organisations want, need, buy, think or do
policy developer and analyst: study social problems and develop policies in order to solve them
public relations officer: use all forms of media to build, maintain and manage the reputation of your clients
youth worker: guide and support young people in their social, educational and personal development
Alternative Pathways
There are other pathways you can follow to study this degree, including:
SAIBT Diploma of Arts
REQUIREMENTS
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
Complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE, or
Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points
or
Higher education study
Complete or partly complete a recognized higher education program at a recognized higher education institution
or
Vocational Education and Training (VET)
Complete an award from a registered training organization at Certificate IV or above
or
Work and life experience
Hold completed secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE obtained more than 2 years in the past
English language requirements:
IELTS score of 6.0; TOEFL iBT score of 60 with Reading and Writing not less than 18; TOEFL paper-based test (PBT) score of 550 with TWE of 4.5; Cambridge CAE/CPE score of 169; Pearson’s test of English (Academic) (PTE) score of 50 with Reading and Writing communicative scores not less than 50; CELUSA score of AE4.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of South Australia is a globally connected and engaged university with industry-informed teaching and research that is inventive and adventurous. Ranked in the world’s top 50 under 50^ and with 100% of assessed research rated at or above world-class*, the University is young, innovative and offers students the chance to gain real-world experience.Focused on life beyond the classroom, the University of South Australia offers a practical approach to teaching and learning. Degrees are designed in partnership with industry, giving students opportunities to gain the latest insights and trends and ensuring they graduate career ready.^Ranked in the World’s Top 50 Under 50 – Ranked #29, 2021 QS Top 50 Universities Aged Under 50 and Ranked #46, 2022 THE Young University Rankings*2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA), 4-digit Fields of Research
