Program Outline

The four year Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) program is designed for students who are committed from the beginning of their tertiary education to enter professional practice, or to undertake further study at a postgraduate level. In the fourth year of study, students are invited to select a specialist area of psychology in which to carry out a supervised research project. Places are limited, and entry into this program is very competitive, requiring exemplary academic performance at Year 12 (matriculation) level. A quota applies to the number of new students accepted into the program each year. A small number of places are available for students who wish to transfer into this program from other degree programs in which psychology courses are offered.

Related Programs

Bachelor of Psychological Science

Admission Information

Admissions information for domestic and international students.

Domestic

Selection criteria:	Year 12 applicants 2008 Commonwealth-supported TER: 96.15 You must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study (48 units). You must have gained a 'Recorded Achievement' in four SACE Stage 2 HESS (Higher Education Selection Subjects) General subjects (or interstate/International Baccalaureate equivalents). For a full list of SACE subjects and their HESS status please refer to the SATAC Tertiary Entrance Booklet. You compete for a place with your Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER). Applicants who have studied Psychology IA and/or Psychology IB at the University of Adelaide (or equivalent) must have achieved at least a credit grade average for these courses. Higher Education applicants You must have completed at least half a year full time equivalent university study. You must not have graduated from ANY program with a Psychology major (Graduates with a Psychology major must apply directly to the University for an Honours place in the Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) Psychology). A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You compete on the basis of your best GPA. Applicants who have studied Psychology IA and/or Psychology IB at the University of Adelaide (or equivalent) must have achieved at least a credit grade average for these courses. Special Entry applicants You must meet the following criteria: you must be 21 years or over on January 1st of the year that you will be studying*, you must not hold a completed higher education level award, and if you have been enrolled in a course leading to a higher education level award in the last 3 years, you must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study. If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Your STAT result is not weighted between verbal and quantitative components. Personal Competencies (PC) and Employment Experience (EE) statements are not considered. Applicants who have studied Psychology IA and/or Psychology IB at the University of Adelaide (or equivalent) must have achieved at least a credit grade average for these courses. *The age restriction is 19 years or over if you have completed either the Flinders Foundation course or the UniSA Foundation Studies program or the UniSA Program for Adult Learners. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Scheme. See Wilto Yerlo for further information.
Additional entry requirements:	Note: applicants who have studied Psychology IA and/or Psychology IB at the University of Adelaide (or equivalent) must have achieved at least a credit grade average for these courses.
How to apply:	SATAC Code: 324051 Apply through SATAC SATAC application dates Application and Admission
Mid-year entry?	Subject to availability
Annual tuition fees:	Commonwealth-supported place: $5,201
General enquiries:	Student Centre

International

Selection criteria:	Students who have completed the required undergraduate program to a satisfactory level may be eligible to apply for the Honours program. IELTS Total Reading Listening Speaking Writing 6.5 6 6 6 6
Prerequisites:	Relevant Bachelor's degree with high level of academic achievement
How to apply:	Application information for international students Important application deadlines for international students
Mid-year entry?	Subject to availability
Annual tuition fees:	International student place: $23,000
General enquiries:	Student Centre

Study Plans

The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

LEVEL I

Psychology IA (3 units)

Psychology IB (3 units)

Approved Level I Courses (18 units)

LEVEL II

Doing Research in Psychology: Research Design, Methods & Analysis (3 units)

Foundations of Health & Lifespan Developmental Psychology (3 units)

Foundations of Perception & Cognition (3 units)

Psychology in Society (3 units)

Approved Level II Courses (12 units)

LEVEL III

Doing Research in Psychology: Advanced Research Design, Methods & Analysis (3 units)

Health & Lifespan Developmental Psychology (3 units)

Individual Differences, Personality & Assessment (3 units)

Perception & Cognition (3 units)

Psychology, Ideas & Action (3 units)

Psychology in Society: Advanced (3 units)

Approved Level III Courses (6 units)

Career Opportunities

According to the Commonwealth Government Job Search Website employment growth for Psychologists to 2011-12 is STRONG. The range of jobs available to psychologists is also becoming increasingly varied.  Psychologists are employed in both the public and private sectors, and work in a variety of settings. Clinical psychologists are involved in meeting the needs of children and adults with mental health problems such as depression and drug addiction, and play major roles in the diagnosis and rehabilitation of people with disabilities and acquired brain damage. In business and industry, psychologists are employed in personnel selection, human resource management, job design and skills training, and product marketing. In the legal system, psychologists have skills relevant to criminal investigation and a range of matters examined within the court system and correctional programs. In schools and universities, psychologists assess students with learning difficulties, develop programs for the management of behavioural problems and carry out research into many aspects of human and animal behaviour.

Potential careers

Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Counsellor

Graduate Attributes

The principal aim of this program is to provide graduates with a comprehensive tertiary-level education in Psychology and related areas of learning. The program is also designed to enable graduates to meet the prerequisites for progression to Honours and postgraduate levels of study in this discipline.

Professional Accreditation

These programs have been accredited by APAC (Australian Psychology Accreditation Council)

Graduates who have completed this program will be eligible to apply for a further two-year postgraduate qualification. This sequence of study will lead to professional registration as a psychologist.

Useful Links

• School of Psychology