Bachelor of Psychology

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your study is primarily delivered on campus
On Campus
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February
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This program is taught across multiple campuses and students may be required to study at more than one campus in order to complete the degree.
Adelaide City, Magill
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3 year(s) full-time
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BPSYC
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Full-time
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Published fees are indicative for 2025 , including the compulsory Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) and appropriate yearly indexation. This is based on the total number of units studied for this program on an annual full-time basis. Please note that your tuition fees may be subject to an annual increase.
$44,500
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None
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IELTS Overall 6.5 IELTS Reading 6.0 IELTS Listening 6.0 IELTS Speaking 6.0 IELTS Writing 6.0 Equivalent English qualifications
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115748M
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Entry requirements

Admission criteria

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

Secondary education (Year 12)

  • Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

  • Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

Higher education study

  • Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.

English language entry requirements

In addition, international students who speak English as an additional language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at Adelaide University. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.

  • IELTS Overall 6.5
  • IELTS Reading 6.0
  • IELTS Listening 6.0
  • IELTS Speaking 6.0
  • IELTS Writing 6.0

Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by Adelaide University and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements:

Equivalent English qualifications

International admissions by country

Country Requirement Score
Australia ATAR 80
Bangladesh Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) 4.90
China Gaokao 70%
China Maple Leaf Education Systems World School Program 73%
Global International Baccalaureate 28
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) 18
India CBSE and CISCE 80
India State Board Examinations 90
Indonesia SMA III 80%
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) B+
Malaysia Matrikulasi 3.00
Malaysia Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) 3.00
Malaysia United Entrance Certificate (UEC) 19
Nepal National Examinations Board (NEB) 3.21
Phillippines High School Diploma (Grade 12) (Academic Track) K12 88%
Singapore Singapore GCE Advanced Levels 9
Sri Lanka GCE A Levels 10
Taiwan GSAT % 70%
Thailand Matayom 6 3.60
UK / Global GCE Advanced Levels 9
UK / Global NCUK 9
USA / Global Advanced Placement (AP) 9
USA / Global America College Test (ACT) 24
USA / Global Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) 1170
Vietnam Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Trung Học Phổ Thôxwng (Vietnamese Year 12) 8.3

Why Bachelor of Psychology?

Why do people act the way they do? What makes one person behave in one way, and another completely differently? With psychology, you’ll unravel these mysteries and more. It’s not just about mental health – it’s about understanding human behaviour in every corner of society.

Discover how history, society and culture shape our views of ourselves and others. Learn to gather and apply evidence, separating fact from fiction in today’s digital age of misinformation. Deepen your active listening and empathy with practical experiences that bring theory to life. Embrace the richness of cross-cultural psychology, developing skills to work with people from diverse backgrounds.

Our Bachelor of Psychology prepares you for a huge range of exciting careers where people are at the centre of everything you do.

program overview

Overview

Study psychology and join a fascinating and dynamic field with career pathways into a wide variety of areas.

Psychology can impact education – informing teaching methods to engage and motivate students. Or it can help interpret market trends and consumer behaviour in a business context. In the tech field, psychology is driving the design of user-friendly products and human-machine interactions. Guided by ethics and social contexts, psychology’s influence spans politics, global diplomacy, law and justice.

With its focus on understanding human behaviour, our Bachelor of Psychology offers endless opportunities to make a difference. Learn to think like a psychologist, studying real-world problems in personal, professional and community contexts. Reflect on information sources and validity, developing important skills in critical thinking.  Discover techniques to develop rapport, ask effective questions, and communicate clearly and with cultural sensitivity – skills that will serve you well in a huge range of contexts and careers.

For those interested in becoming a registered psychologist, further study is required through our Bachelor of Psychology (Honours).

Key features

  • Program Key featuresDevelop a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental concepts, theories, principles and methods of psychology.
  • Program Key featuresApply your understanding of human behaviour in variety of real-world contexts.
  • Program Key featuresGain interpersonal and technical skills that are transferrable and in high demand across a range of industries.
  • Program Key featuresBuild advanced skills in quantitative and qualitative research.
  • Program Key featuresProgress towards professional accreditation with our Bachelor of Psychology (Honours).

What you'll learn

Through the Bachelor of Psychology, you’ll study twelve core psychology courses that are common to all psychology specialisations. These courses are focused on building your theoretical understanding of psychology, critical, analytical and research skills, and your ability to apply an understanding of human behaviour in a variety of contexts.

Throughout your studies, you’ll develop knowledge in health and developmental psychology, building insight into healthy development across the lifespan. Studying Indigenous and Cross-Cultural Psychology will give you the knowledge, skills and values to work with culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

You’ll learn to undertake psychological research, helping you to analyse and interpret data to draw insightful conclusions. You’ll also develop a deeper understanding of the different ways psychology can relate to individuals and groups.

In your final year, you’ll undertake an industry placement in a mental health or community organisation where you’ll gain practical experience alongside important industry connections.

Assessments for this degree include online quizzes and tests, case studies, written assignments, presentations, research reports, reflective practice, and supervised exams.

Majors 

Did you know that you can also choose a Bachelor of Psychology with a major in one of the following:

  • Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Counselling and Interpersonal Skills.

What courses you'll study

Complete 144 units comprising:

  • 66 units for all Core courses, and
  • Either:
  • 60 to 66 units for one Major from Majors, or
  • 12 units for all Discipline courses, and
  • 0 to 12 units from Work integrated learning, and
  • 0 to 66 units for Electives

Complete 66 units for ALL of the following:

Course name Course code Units
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and Psychology
Course code
PSYC1012
Units
6
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Psychology 1A
Course code
PSYC1013
Units
6
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Personal and Professional Development
Course code
PSYC1016
Units
6
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Psychology 1B
Course code
PSYC1015
Units
6
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Introductory Research Methods
Course code
PSYC2012
Units
6
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Developmental Psychology
Course code
PSYC3016
Units
6
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Cognitive Psychology
Course code
PSYC3012
Units
6
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Social and Community Psychology
Course code
PSYC2013
Units
6
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Biological and Learning Psychology
Course code
PSYC2014
Units
6
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Personality Psychology
Course code
PSYC3021
Units
6
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Clinical and Abnormal Psychology
Course code
PSYC3013
Units
6

Complete 12 units for ALL of the following:

Course name Course code Units
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Psychology Applications
Course code
PSYC2016
Units
6
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Career Development
Course code
PSYC2017
Units
6

Complete one Major from the following:

Complete 0 to 12 units from the following:

Course name Course code Units
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Psychology Placement
Course code
PSYC3901
Units
12

Complete 0 to 66 units comprising:

  • 0 to 48 units from Psychology Closed Electives, and
  • 0 to 18 units from Free Electives

Course name Course code Units
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Advanced Research Methods
Course code
PSYC3014
Units
6
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Health Psychology
Course code
PSYC3017
Units
6
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Cognitive Neuroscience
Course code
PSYC3018
Units
6
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Conservation Psychology
Course code
PSYC3019
Units
6
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Psychophysiology of Sleep
Course code
PSYC3024
Units
6
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Exploring the History and Foundations of Psychology
Course code
PSYC3026
Units
6
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Work and Organisational Psychology
Course code
PSYC3015
Units
6
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Health, Exercise and Sport Psychology
Course code
HLTH3005
Units
6
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Language, Context and Social Behaviour
Course code
PSYC3020
Units
6
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Psychology Research Experience
Course code
PSYC3023
Units
6

Career outcomes

With its focus on understanding human behaviour, our Bachelor of Psychology provides an exceptional foundation for work in a diverse range areas.

You might work in community and welfare services, improving outcomes for vulnerable people and their communities. You might research attitudes and consumer behaviour, guiding organisations to adopt more sustainable practices. You may work in a tech start-up that is pushing boundaries with new human-device technology, helping to streamline the user experience.

Other areas you might work include:

  • Politics and governance
  • Marketing
  • Social work
  • Global relations
  • Health care and therapy
  • Human resources.

If you wish to become a registered psychologist, further study is required through our Bachelor of Psychology (Honours).  

Industry trends

Graduates with deep understanding of human behaviour are highly sought-after in many industries including education and training, public health, market and consumer research, and technology industries.

With waitlists for mental health services continuing to climb, the demand for qualified mental health professionals has never been greater (APS, 2022).

By 2026 alone, employment for in the health care and social assistance sectors is projected to grow by 15.8% (+301,000 new jobs) (Australian Government, 2022).

Accreditation

Adelaide University is working through relevant approvals for program accreditation ahead of students commencing at the institution in 2026. 

How to apply

How to Apply

How to apply

Applications for international students are open now, to begin your studies in 2026.

Apply through one of the University’s official Education Agents, or via our International Application System.

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Your study experience and support

Adelaide University sets you up for success in your studies – and your social life. You’ll have access to work placement and internship opportunities, overseas study tours and exchanges, networking events with guest speakers and more. Our campuses are equipped with purpose-built facilities including lecture theatres, libraries, workshops, laboratories, and spaces that simulate real work environments. These are all supported by the latest technologies and a 24/7 online learning platform with personalised study information and resources.

You’ll have everything you need to live well and thrive during your studies, with health services on campus, gymnasiums, technology zones and modern student lounges. Get involved in campus sport or join our student clubs that will connect you to your passions – and the people who share them.

Adelaide also has a variety of accommodation options to suit your individual requirements and budget, with options ranging from dedicated student accommodation to private rentals. One of the world’s most liveable cities, Adelaide has lots of leafy parks, gardens and social hubs – and some of the highest living standards globally. No matter where you are in Adelaide, you’re only a short distance from beaches, vineyards, museums, art galleries, restaurants, bars and parklands. Visit the accommodation web page to find out more.

Student services

We’re here to support you on your student journey. Adelaide University offers a range of support services and facilities, including:

  • Career advice and mentoring services
  • Personal counselling
  • LGBTQIA+ support
  • Academic support
  • Fees and finance help
  • Security services
  • Accommodation services
  • Common rooms
  • Prayer rooms.

You’ll also have unlimited access to our dedicated student support hub. Visit in-person or online, or contact our friendly team by phone. We can assist you with anything study-related including enrolment, identification cards, timetables, fees and more.

Your campus

You'll be studying at one of our renowned campuses, accessing cutting-edge facilities and contemporary study spaces.

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