Bachelor of Psychology (Cognitive Neuroscience)
Adelaide University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 04249J
Adelaide University's Bachelor of Psychology (Cognitive Neuroscience) provides you with a foundational understanding of the core ideas, principles, theories and methods central to psychology. The cognitive neuroscience focus lets you dive even deeper, rounding out your knowledge of human biology to better understand the role it plays in behaviour. You'll study a mix of core courses covering developmental psychology, human anatomy and biology, data science and the foundations in cognitive neuroscience. Alongside this, you'll undertake practical experiences in our state-of-the-art campus facilities, such as the Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory, Psychology Clinic and Sleep and Chronobiology Laboratory. Here, you'll explore brain activity and its influence on cognitive processes and behaviour.
Structure
144 units
Subjects
- Neuroscience Across the Lifespan BIOL3024
- Human Anatomy and Physiology A HBIO1002
- Essentials of Neuroscience HBIO1005
- Foundations of Human Neuroanatomy MDST2002
- Introductory Psychology Research Methods PSYC1000
- Understanding Individual Behaviour and Cognition PSYC1001
- Psychology for Social Contexts PSYC1002
- Health and Developmental Psychology PSYC1003
- Foundations in Cognitive Neuroscience PSYC1004
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and Psychology PSYC1012
- Insights into Data and Research in Psychology PSYC2000
- Insights into Individual Behaviour and Cognition PSYC2001
- Insights into Health and Developmental Psychology PSYC2003
- Career Development in Psychology PSYC2009
- Psychology for Global Challenges PSYC2010
- Data Science for Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychology PSYC2015
- Advanced Individual Behaviour and Cognition PSYC3001
- Advanced Health and Developmental Psychology PSYC3003
- Advanced Research Methods in Psychology PSYC3007
- Psychology for Organisations and Communities PSYC3011
- Cognitive Neuroscience PSYC3018
- The Neuroscience of Language PSYC3025
- An Ethically Rich Life COREX001
- Fact or Fiction: Data for Everyone COREX002
- Igniting Change: Ideas to Action COREX003
- Proppa Ways, Future Practice COREX004
- Responsible AI: Bridging Ethics, Education and Industry COREX005
- Ways of Being, Ways of Seeing COREX006
- Work Integrated Learning in Psychology PSYC3900
Standard entry requirements
- 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.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Adelaide City Campus | International: $103,200 | No |
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| Magill Campus | International: $103,200 | No |
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