Overview

Develop in-depth knowledge about human behaviour, social services and human resources. Graduate with an understanding of the theoretical basis of psychology, critical and analytical thinking skills, and the ability to manage data and produce ethical research.

Choose from a range of specialist psychology elective courses including Psychological Assessment, Psychophysiology of Sleep, Health Psychology, and Work and Organisational Psychology. Gain industry experience through an optional professional work placement totalling 150 hours in your final year of study.

Graduate with a degree accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). Continue your studies through the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) and Master of Psychology (Clinical) pathway to become an accredited clinical psychologist.

Careers: Youth worker, disability support officer, community development officer, human resources adviser, marketing officer, learning and development officer, case manager, rehabilitation consultant, behavioural ecologist, researcher, social policy adviser, counsellor or clinical psychologist (with further study).

ATAR & Selection Rank

The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.

ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds
ATAR
(excluding adjustment factors)
Selection Rank
(including adjustment factors)
Highest rank to receive an offer84.7088.20
Median rank to receive an offer70.5074.60
Lowest rank to receive an offer57.7567.00

<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the University of South Australia website for admission criteria information.

Course Seeker

This information is sourced from Course Seeker, a joint initiative between the Australian Government and the Tertiary Admission Centres. View more information on Course Seeker.


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