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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

$28,500

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
IELTS Listening 6
IELTS Speaking 6
IELTS Writing 6

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
Canada	Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)	75%
China	Gaokao	70%
Denmark	Studentereksamen (stx: Upper Secondary School Diploma)	4 (Fair)
France	French Baccalaureate	12.0
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
Norway	Upper Secondary School Certificate (Vitnemal fra den Videregaende Skole) / Vitnemal For Videregaende Opplaering	4.0
Phillippines	High School Diploma (Grade 12) (Academic Track) K12	88%
Singapore	Singapore GCE Advanced Levels	9
South Korea	College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)	330
Sri Lanka	GCE A Levels	10
Sweden	Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate	15.0
Taiwan	GSAT %	70%
Thailand	Matayom 6	3.60
UK / Global	GCE Advanced Levels	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 Thông (Vietnamese Year 12)	8.3

Note:

Applications for 100% online study at Adelaide University will open in August 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:

84 units for Core courses, and
60 units for Electives

Complete 84 units comprising:

78 units from Core courses, and
6 units from Core selective

	Course code	Units
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 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 Clinical and Abnormal Psychology	Course code PSYC3028	Units 6
Course name UO Personality Psychology	Course code PSYC3032	Units 6
Course name UO Personal and Professional Development	Course code SOCI1014	Units 6
Course name UO Career Development	Course code SOCI2015	Units 6

Course name		Course code	Units
	Course name UO Connecting and Working with Nature	Course code PSYC1014	Units 6
	Course name UO The Social World	Course code SOCI1012	Units 6

Course name		Course code	Units
Year 1
	Course name UO Critical Approaches to Online Learning	Course code SOCI3014	Units 6
	Course name UO Personal and Professional Development	Course code SOCI1014	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 Introductory Research Methods	Course code PSYC2021	Units 6
	Course name UO Aboriginal Australians and Psychology	Course code PSYC1021	Units 6
	Course name	Course code -	Units 6
	Course name	Course code -	Units 6
Year 2
	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 Developmental Psychology	Course code PSYC2018	Units 6
	Course name	Course code -	Units 6
	Course name UO Psychology Applications	Course code PSYC2023	Units 6
	Course name UO Social and Community Psychology	Course code PSYC2022	Units 6
	Course name	Course code -	Units 6
	Course name	Course code -	Units 6
Year 3
	Course name UO Personality Psychology	Course code PSYC3032	Units 6
	Course name	Course code -	Units 6
	Course name	Course code -	Units 6
	Course name	Course code -	Units 6
	Course name UO Career Development	Course code SOCI2015	Units 6
	Course name UO Clinical and Abnormal Psychology	Course code PSYC3028	Units 6
	Course name	Course code -	Units 6
	Course name	Course code -	Units 6

Complete 60 units comprising:

60 units from Program elective

	Course code	Units
Course name UO Critical Approaches to Online Learning	Course code SOCI3014	Units 6
Course name UO Health Psychology	Course code PSYC3027	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 Elective 1	Course code AUXX1011	Units 6
Course name Elective 2	Course code AUXX1012	Units 6
Course name Elective 3	Course code AUXX1013	Units 6
Course name Elective 4	Course code AUXX1014	Units 6
Course name Elective 5	Course code AUXX1015	Units 6
Course name Elective 6	Course code AUXX1016	Units 6
Course name Elective 7	Course code AUXX1017	Units 6
Course name Elective 8	Course code AUXX1018	Units 6
Course name Elective 9	Course code AUXX1019	Units 6
Course name Elective 10	Course code AUXX1020	Units 6

Course name		Course code	Units
Year 1
	Course name UO Critical Approaches to Online Learning	Course code SOCI3014	Units 6
	Course name UO Personal and Professional Development	Course code SOCI1014	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 Introductory Research Methods	Course code PSYC2021	Units 6
	Course name UO Aboriginal Australians and Psychology	Course code PSYC1021	Units 6
	Course name	Course code -	Units 6
	Course name	Course code -	Units 6
Year 2
	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 Developmental Psychology	Course code PSYC2018	Units 6
	Course name	Course code -	Units 6
	Course name UO Psychology Applications	Course code PSYC2023	Units 6
	Course name UO Social and Community Psychology	Course code PSYC2022	Units 6
	Course name	Course code -	Units 6
	Course name	Course code -	Units 6
Year 3
	Course name UO Personality Psychology	Course code PSYC3032	Units 6
	Course name	Course code -	Units 6
	Course name	Course code -	Units 6
	Course name	Course code -	Units 6
	Course name UO Career Development	Course code SOCI2015	Units 6
	Course name UO Clinical and Abnormal Psychology	Course code PSYC3028	Units 6
	Course name	Course code -	Units 6
	Course name	Course code -	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 August 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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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.

Bachelor of Psychology