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Bachelor of Psychology

Undergraduate | 2026

Mode

100% Online

Start date

January, April, June, September

Duration

3 year(s) full-time

Program code

XBPSY

Study as

Full-time

Indicative annual fees

$27,100

Non-tuition fees

Prerequisite

None

Assumed knowledge

None

Time commitment

10-15 hours per week per course

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.

International non-student visa holders

This program is delivered online. It is open to international students who:

are studying online outside of Australia; or
do not require a student visa to undertake this program in Australia.

It is not available to international students wishing to study in Australia on a student visa.

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

Note:

Applications for 100% online study at Adelaide University will open in July 2025, to commence study in 2026.

Why Bachelor of Psychology?

Want a meaningful career in a field that truly helps others? A psychology degree opens up exciting options for your future.

You’ll study everything from cognitive development to learning and behaviour modification and about psychological health and disorders, gaining advanced insights into how people function.

Explore the science behind human behaviour. Learn how to analyse thought patterns, emotions and actions. Develop the skills to make a real impact, whether through research, counselling or community services.

You’ll graduate ready to support individuals and communities to not just live well, but flourish.

Overview

Adelaide University’s 100% online Bachelor of Psychology gives you a strong understanding of cognitive processes and human behaviour.

You’ll study the workings of our brains and minds, social influences on our thinking and behaviour, and mental health. You’ll develop skills in research, critical thinking and communication.

Practical learning is a core part of our curriculum. You’ll apply psychology principles to real-life scenarios, even designing behavioural interventions to improve sleep and exercise habits. These hands-on experiences help you build the skills needed for diverse professional roles, preparing you to make a real difference in the field.

By studying psychology, you’ll gain the tools to positively impact individuals and communities, helping to improve mental wellbeing, guide behavioural change and support better outcomes for society.

You’ll graduate confident and ready to step into roles in counselling, community services or research.

Key features

Gain deep insight into human thought processes, emotions and behaviour.
Build practical skills in analysis, research and mental health support.
Enjoy the flexibility of studying 100% online.
Maximise your job prospects by choosing electives that align with your career interests.
Open doors to diverse roles in counselling, research and community services.
Use your degree as a foundation for further specialised postgraduate study.

What you'll learn

The Bachelor of Psychology at Adelaide University is a comprehensive three-year, 100% online program. You’ll gain a deep understanding of psychological theories and applications.

In your first year, you’ll explore the fundamentals of psychology, including:

Psychological principles and human behaviour
Personal and professional development
Research methods in psychology.

You can also take electives on connecting and working with nature for human and planetary health or explore human behaviour through a sociological lens.

In your second year, the focus shifts to applying your psychological knowledge. You’ll cover topics like:

Cognitive processes and learning
Developmental psychology across the lifespan
Social and community psychology.

During your third year, you’ll study:

Clinical and abnormal psychology
Personality theories
Career development strategies.

You can also select specialist electives in areas like health psychology, conservation psychology or organisational psychology to advance your knowledge further.

What courses you'll study

Complete 144 units comprising:

102 units from Core courses, and
42 units for Electives

Complete exactly 102 units from the following:

	Course code	Units
Course name UO Connecting and Working with Nature	Course code PSYC1014	Units 6
Course name UO Psychology 1A	Course code PSYC1019	Units 6
Course name UO Psychology 1B	Course code PSYC1020	Units 6
Course name UO Aboriginal Australians and Psychology	Course code PSYC1021	Units 6
Course name UO The Social World	Course code SOCI1012	Units 6
Course name UO Personal and Professional Development	Course code SOCI1014	Units 6
Course name UO Developmental Psychology	Course code PSYC2018	Units 6
Course name UO Biological and Learning Psychology	Course code PSYC2019	Units 6
Course name UO Cognitive Psychology	Course code PSYC2020	Units 6
Course name UO Introductory Research Methods	Course code PSYC2021	Units 6
Course name UO Social and Community Psychology	Course code PSYC2022	Units 6
Course name UO Psychology Applications	Course code PSYC2023	Units 6
Course name UO Career Development	Course code SOCI2015	Units 6
Course name UO Health Psychology	Course code PSYC3027	Units 6
Course name UO Clinical and Abnormal Psychology	Course code PSYC3028	Units 6
Course name UO Work and Organisational Psychology	Course code PSYC3029	Units 6
Course name UO Advanced Research Methods	Course code PSYC3030	Units 6
Course name UO Conservation Psychology	Course code PSYC3031	Units 6
Course name UO Personality Psychology	Course code PSYC3032	Units 6

Complete 42 units comprising:

42 units from Program electives

	Course code	Units
Course name UO Critical Approaches to Online Learning	Course code SOCI3014	Units 6
Course name UO Foundations of Human Biology 1	Course code BIOL1028	Units 6
Course name UO Foundations of Human Biology 2	Course code BIOL1029	Units 6
Course name UO Management and Organisation	Course code BUSI2019	Units 6
Course name UO Managing the Employment Relationship	Course code BUSI3028	Units 6
Course name UO Introduction to Social Media	Course code COMM1009	Units 6
Course name UO Professional and Technical Communication	Course code COMM1010	Units 6
Course name UO Design for Digital Technologies	Course code COMM2003	Units 6
Course name UO Writing for Digital Media	Course code COMM2004	Units 6
Course name UO Content Creation for Media	Course code COMM2006	Units 6
Course name UO Integrated Communication Planning	Course code COMM3003	Units 6
Course name UO Promotional Communication: Advertising, Publicity and Marketing	Course code COMM3004	Units 6
Course name UO Social Media Engagement	Course code COMM3005	Units 6
Course name UO Understanding Crime and Criminology	Course code CRIM1007	Units 6
Course name UO Aboriginal Australians, Policing and the Criminal Justice System	Course code CRIM2006	Units 6
Course name UO Victimology	Course code CRIM3006	Units 6
Course name UO Justice in Practice	Course code CRIM3009	Units 6
Course name UO Digital Graphics and Imaging	Course code GRAP1017	Units 6
Course name UO Foundations of Health and Physical Activity	Course code HLTH1026	Units 6
Course name UO Lifespan Growth and Motor Development	Course code HLTH1027	Units 6
Course name UO Health Law, Ethics and Policy	Course code HLTH2011	Units 6
Course name UO Professional Communication to Work in the Health Industry	Course code HLTH2012	Units 6
Course name UO Body in Motion 1	Course code HLTH2013	Units 6
Course name UO Body in Motion 2	Course code HLTH2014	Units 6
Course name UO Health Promotion	Course code HLTH2015	Units 6
Course name UO Nutrition and Exercise Biochemistry	Course code HLTH2016	Units 6
Course name UO Supporting Dignity through Enablement	Course code HLTH3018	Units 6
Course name UO Project Management for Health and Wellness	Course code HLTH3020	Units 6
Course name UO Training and Development	Course code HRES2011	Units 6
Course name UO Foundations of Human Resource Management	Course code HRES2012	Units 6
Course name UO Recruitment and Selection	Course code HRES3004	Units 6
Course name UO News Reporting	Course code JOUR1009	Units 6
Course name UO Broadcast Journalism	Course code JOUR2004	Units 6
Course name UO Media Law and Ethics	Course code JOUR2005	Units 6
Course name UO Feature Writing	Course code JOUR3004	Units 6
Course name UO Language and the Media	Course code LING2006	Units 6
Course name UO Marketing Principles: Trading and Exchange	Course code MARK1013	Units 6
Course name UO Public Relations: Theory and Practice	Course code MARK1014	Units 6
Course name UO Marketing Analytics	Course code MARK2009	Units 6
Course name UO Digital Marketing	Course code MARK3013	Units 6
Course name UO Introduction to Digital Media	Course code MDIA1013	Units 6
Course name UO Web Design	Course code MDIA3011	Units 6
Course name UO Foundations of Nutrition and Health	Course code NUTR1001	Units 6
Course name UO Human Nutrition	Course code NUTR2005	Units 6
Course name UO Lifespan Nutrition	Course code NUTR2007	Units 6
Course name UO Food as Medicine	Course code NUTR3004	Units 6
Course name UO Nutrition for Exercise and Performance	Course code NUTR3006	Units 6
Course name UO Politics and Citizenship in Australia	Course code POLI1013	Units 6
Course name UO Australian Social Policy	Course code POLI2014	Units 6
Course name UO Psychology of Exercise, Sport and Health	Course code PSYC3033	Units 6
Course name UO Exploring Global and National Health	Course code PUBH1006	Units 6
Course name UO First Peoples' Health	Course code PUBH1007	Units 6
Course name UO Health and Society	Course code PUBH1008	Units 6
Course name UO Health Systems and Services	Course code PUBH1009	Units 6
Course name UO Introduction to Public Health Practice and Research	Course code PUBH1010	Units 6
Course name UO Building Healthy Public Policy	Course code PUBH2016	Units 6
Course name UO Science and Politics of Preventive Health	Course code PUBH2017	Units 6
Course name UO Evaluation of Public Health Practices	Course code PUBH2018	Units 6
Course name UO Public Health	Course code PUBH3007	Units 6
Course name UO The Social World	Course code SOCI1012	Units 6
Course name UO Ageing and Disability Friendly Environments	Course code SOCI2011	Units 6
Course name UO (Dis)abling Societies: The Sociologies of Ageing and Disability	Course code SOCI2013	Units 6
Course name UO Social Research Methods	Course code SOCI2017	Units 6
Course name UO Case Management for Consumer Directed Care in Disability and Aged Care	Course code SOCI3012	Units 6
Course name UO Disability and Ageing: Diversity and Discrimination	Course code SOCI3016	Units 6
Course name UO Working with Community	Course code SOWK2009	Units 6

Career outcomes

With a psychology degree, you can support individuals and communities in meaningful and even life-changing ways.

You might become a counsellor, helping people navigate life’s challenges. You could work in community services, providing essential support to those in need. Maybe you’ll contribute to innovative research, exploring human behaviour and improving mental health outcomes.

You can also apply your expertise in fields like marketing, business, advertising, criminal justice, education, healthcare, and the sustainability sector. Or, find work in human resources, where you can use your insights to improve workplace dynamics among staff.

You can also go on to complete further specialised postgraduate study to deepen your skills and career prospects in the field.

Industry trends

The demand for psychologists and psychotherapists is predicted to grow by 13.3% by 2027 (Psychology Careers after a Bachelor Degree, 2022). This estimate is based on the growing awareness of mental health and its importance in today’s world. As more people seek support, and organisations prioritise wellbeing, opportunities for psychology professionals are expanding across various sectors. This degree is the first step in a potential pathway toward becoming a psychologist. You will need to complete further study to be a practicing registered psychologist in Australia.

Accreditation

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

How to apply

Applications for 100% online study at Adelaide University will open in July 2025, to commence study in 2026.

If you want to start your studies earlier, consider applying to the University of Adelaide or UniSA now, and continue onto Adelaide University in 2026.

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You’ll access all your learning resources, submit assessments, and engage with your academic team and peers via Adelaide University's unique online learning platform, available 24/7.

You'll learn through a mix of interactive experiences including videos, virtual forums, online discussions and activities, with no need to attend an Adelaide University campus, not even for assessments or exams.

Our degrees are specifically designed for online learning, and you'll be fully supported throughout your studies by our local student support team and our expert academics, available seven days a week. You'll stay engaged with networking opportunities and virtual events, and once you graduate, you're invited to either join us in Adelaide, or celebrate via livestream with your family and friends.

As a general rule, any desktop or laptop computer produced in the last three years will be capable of meeting the online learning requirements. While mobiles and tablets are able to access most of your online content, we recommend using a desktop or laptop computer to make the most of the online learning experience. You'll also require a reliable internet connection, and you may need a webcam.

As an Adelaide University student, you'll have free access to the full Office 365 ProPlus suite, which includes Word, Excel and PowerPoint. If your degree requires specialised software, you'll also be able to download this to your device for free.

You'll have 24/7 access to your learning resources via the online learning platform, and can study when and where it suits you. In some rare instances, assessments or contact with your online academic team may require you to be online at a set time, however these times are generally flexible. You'll be able to discuss your requirements with your academic team or speak to our student support team if you need assistance.

If your course has an exam, you will generally need to sit this at a designated date and time.

Yes, if you have studied at university or completed a VET qualification (Certificate IV or above), or can demonstrate significant and relevant work experience, you could be eligible to receive credit towards your degree.

Your eligibility for credit will be assessed once you have submitted your application, and you will be informed of your credit outcome before your application is approved and you need to enrol. If you don't have the information required to be considered for credit when you apply to study, you will still be able to apply for credit after your application has been approved, with an outcome usually determined within a few days.

No, if you are enrolled in a 100% online Adelaide University program, you are not able to enrol into an on-campus course as part of your degree. However, as an Adelaide University student, you are welcome to visit our Adelaide campuses and participate in student events and clubs, utilise our sporting facilities and libraries, and attend your graduation ceremony in-person.

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Your study experience and support

Studying 100% online with Adelaide University means joining a dynamic community of learners – all supported by dedicated teams committed to your success. From day one to graduation, you’ll have access to comprehensive academic, student and technical support teams to ensure you get the most out of your online learning journey.

Student support services

Need help with enrolments, managing your study load, or setting your academic goals? Our student support team is here to assist. They’re your first point of contact for advice and are available seven days a week, including out-of-hours and on weekends. Get the help you need – when it suits you.

As an online student, you’ll also have access to our specialised on-campus student support services. Whether you’re looking for career advice, health and wellbeing support, international student assistance, accessibility services, or something else, we’ve got you covered. Visit the Support webpage to explore the services available.

Online academic support

From understanding course content to tackling assignments, writing, and referencing, our expert academics are here to guide you. Available seven days a week, they’ll provide personalised support to help you progress through your studies.

Tech support

We’ve got your back when it comes to technology. Our IT support team is available 24/7 to resolve any tech challenges you might face. With fast response times and tailored solutions, we’ll ensure nothing stands in your way. You’ll also enjoy free access to software downloads required for your program.

Study hours

Adelaide University’s 100% online programs offer the flexibility to fit your lifestyle. You can engage with course materials at any time that works for you – there’s no need to log in at set times. To stay on track, we recommend setting aside 10 to 15 hours per week for each course, but you can adapt your schedule and your study load to suit your needs.

Assessment

All assessments, including exams (if required) are conducted 100% online – so you’ll never need to travel to submit an assignment or sit an exam. Depending on your program, your assessments might include:

An industry-relevant project or case study
An online presentation
Essays and reports.