Bachelor of Psychology (Counselling and Interpersonal Skills)
Adelaide University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 04249J
Our Bachelor of Psychology (Counselling and Interpersonal Skills) provides you with a foundational understanding of the broad ideas, principles, theories, and methods essential to psychology. The counselling and interpersonal skills focus helps you zoom in further, developing the knowledge, skills and qualities necessary to provide tailored support to people and communities. You'll study a mix of courses covering developmental psychology, counselling and interpersonal skills, psychological theory, research methods and more. Practical learning is a key focus of this degree. Through hands-on community service activities and placements, you'll gain valuable practical experience to help you prepare for the workforce.
Structure
144 units
Subjects
- Introductory Psychology Research Methods PSYC1000
- Understanding Individual Behaviour and Cognition PSYC1001
- Psychology for Social Contexts PSYC1002
- Health and Developmental Psychology PSYC1003
- Counselling Foundations PSYC1005
- Group Work PSYC1009
- 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
- Counselling Skills PSYC2005
- Career Development in Psychology PSYC2009
- Psychology for Global Challenges PSYC2010
- Advanced Individual Behaviour and Cognition PSYC3001
- Advanced Health and Developmental Psychology PSYC3003
- Advanced Research Methods in Psychology PSYC3007
- Psychology for Organisations and Communities PSYC3011
- Communication Skills in Social Work and Human Services SOWK1001
- Counselling Interventions SOWK2000
- Working with Community SOWK2001
- 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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