Bachelor of Psychology (Counselling and Interpersonal Skills)

University of South Australia - Magill Campus

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Overview

Study South Australia's only specialised undergraduate degree in psychology, counselling and interpersonal skills. Learn about psychology theory coupled with the practice of counselling to work with individuals, groups and communities.

Tailor your degree through a range of specialist courses focusing on areas such as language and social behaviour, sleep, sport psychology and patient assessment. Build critical skills in effective communication and analytical thinking. Develop advanced knowledge in areas like behavioural research, cognitive skills and counselling techniques.

Build critical skills in effective communication and analytical thinking. Develop advanced knowledge in areas like behavioural research, cognitive skills and counselling techniques. Gain valuable industry experience through a 150 hour professional work placement in your final year of study. Graduate industry-ready 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) to become an accredited clinical psychologist.

Careers: Student support worker, community development officer, disability support officer, drug and alcohol caseworker, youth worker, case manager.

Following further study, your career options can include: Counsellor, youth and family counsellor, relationship counsellor, palliative care counsellor, student counsellor, healthcare counsellor.

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 offer85.4585.45
Median rank to receive an offer72.1075.33
Lowest rank to receive an offer65.0570.15

<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

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