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Study Psychology On Demand with UniSA Online and take full control over your study. Access support seven days a week, plan your study to fit around your life, view learning resources 24/7, and log into the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device.You’ll join a university ranked in the top 10 in Australia for psychology1. Our innovative psychology curriculum has been recognised by teaching and learning national bodies and has received commendations from the Australian Psychology Educators network for innovative learning.Designed and taught by world-class researchers, you’ll study course content that is relevant, up-to-date and informed by cutting-edge research that has been assessed as above world class2.Our specialist psychology courses in the areas of work and organisational psychology, health psychology, and conservation psychology are taught by expert academics who are leading researchers in these fields.1 THE Subject Rankings 2019.2 2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA)

Learn the basics of research in psychology before moving onto advanced methods. Study the inner workings of the human mind including cognitive and biological psychology. Specialise in electives to suit the career you want.

Bachelor of Psychology

Study Psychological Science and Sociology On Demand with UniSA Online and take full control over your study. Access support seven days a week, plan your study to fit around your life, view learning resources 24/7, and log into the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device.This is the only degree of its kind in Australia, formally bringing together two powerful disciplinary perspectives on how we live as social beings.This 100% online degree embeds the skills needed by government and not-for-profit organisations in human services, psychology, social work, health care, and social assistance. The curriculum is relevant, up-to-date and informed by the latest developments in industry.With a choice of specialisations in ageing and disability and/or criminology, this is a versatile qualification that equips you with the skills to make a real impact on people and the community.In this degree you’ll develop a strong understanding of psychology, counselling, behavioural research methodologies, sociology and social policy. You&#39;ll also be challenged to think deeply about the world we live in as you explore the way individuals, groups and communities behave, think, react and interact.

Explore the ways people act, think, react and relate to others. Examine cause and affects in behaviour and reveal human health consequences. Examine social policy and counsel communities. Choose to specialise in criminal justice or ageing and disability.

Bachelor of Psychological Science and Sociology

Cognitive Psychology

Social and Community Psychology

Psychology 1A

Personality Psychology

Biological and Learning Psychology

Psychology Concepts

Psychology of Investigative and Legal Processes

Developmental Psychology

Psychology 1B

Clinical and Abnormal Psychology

This course explores the intersections between law and psychology. Examine the role of psychology in criminal justice processes, focusing on policing and the court system. Cover a broad range of topics such as investigative psychology, deception, eyewitness research, expert evidence, and jury and judicial decision making. Please note that the course will at times cover topics which you may find disturbing. If you suspect that an aspect of the course will be emotionally challenging for you, please contact a member of the teaching team, who can direct you to appropriate support resources. UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.  Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device. This is a third-year course from UniSA Online’s Bachelor of Psychological Science and Sociology degree. Please note: you are responsible for completing any relevant prerequisite courses before enrolling in this course.Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Dive into historical and contemporary theories of personality psychology. Learn to critically examine the methodologies and instruments employed in personality research as well as the way it’s measured.  An exciting part of this course is the opportunity to complete and score personality inventories of your personality, as well as developing measures to index the personality of others. Understanding personality and personality disorders will be useful for future clinical psychology pathways and can also enhance your understanding of your personality and the people around you.  UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.  This is a third-year course from UniSA Online’s Psychology degree. When studying this course as a &quot;single subject&quot;, prior knowledge from BEHL 2019 or equivalent will support your success.Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device. Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

This course introduces the area of work and organisational psychology. You’ll learn about the determinants of performance, motivation, and well-being in the workplace, as well as how psychological assessments can be used in the organisations. Discover the career opportunities for work and organisational psychologists. UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.  This is a third-year course from UniSA Online’s Bachelor of Psychology degree. When studying this course as a &quot;single subject&quot;, prior knowledge from BEHL 1027, HUMS 2043, BEHL 2019 or equivalent will support your success.Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device. Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Work and Organisational Psychology

Advance your understanding of the classification, description, causes and treatment of major psychological disorders. Explore the concepts of normality and abnormality. You&#39;ll be introduced to epidemiology, aetiology, and the treatment of specific psychological disorders, including anxiety disorder, somatoform disorder, mood disorder, substance use disorder, eating disorder, personality disorder, and schizophrenia. You&#39;ll also further develop your understanding of the National Practice Standards for the mental health workforce. UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.  This is a third-year course from UniSA Online’s Bachelor of Psychology degree. When studying this course as a &quot;single subject&quot;, prior knowledge from BEHL 1027, HUMS 2043, BEHL 2019 or equivalent will support your success.Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device. Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Since the early 20th Century, the field of psychology has made substantial contributions to the way we think about health and illness. Health psychologists engage in the promotion and maintenance of health, prevention, and treatment of illness, causes and detection of illness, and improvement of the healthcare system and health policy. In this course you&#39;ll develop an advanced understanding of health psychology; including psychological theories, health behaviour and beliefs, the influence of personality, gender and culture, models of health, and other factors that contribute to health psychology. Learn how this knowledge may be applied to improve health; including relaxation techniques, psychological strategies, changing health attitudes and beliefs, pain management, relapse prevention, coronary heart disease prevention, and health policies. UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.  This is a third-year course from UniSA Online’s Bachelor of Psychological Science and Sociology degree. When studying this course as a &quot;single subject&quot;, prior knowledge from BEHL 1027, HUMS 2043, BEHL 2019, or equivalent will support your success.﻿Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device. Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Health Psychology

Gain practical and professional skills to work with communities and within individuals’ social lives. Develop your knowledge of the concepts, theories, and methods for understanding social behaviour and the relationship between people and their social environment. UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.  Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device. This is a second-year course from UniSA Online’s Psychology degree. Please note: you are responsible for completing any relevant prerequisite courses before enrolling in this course.Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

This course introduces you to the major theories and concepts in cognitive psychology and provides you with an understanding of their interdependence and relationship to human behaviour and lived experience. In this course, we’ll explore study cognition or “thinking”. That is, the acquisition, storage, transformation and use of knowledge by the mind and brain. Throughout the course, you will be introduced to the basic theoretical concepts, which you’ll be able to apply through adaptions of classic psychological experiments.  UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.  This is a second-year course from UniSA Online’s Bachelor of Psychology degree. When studying this course as a &quot;single subject&quot;, prior knowledge from BEHL 1031, BEHL 2019, BEHL 1030 or equivalent will support your success.Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device. Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Study aspects of biological sciences including the human brain, behaviour and evolution and learn how these underpin the field of psychology. Principles of learning theory is a fascinating concept and can be applied to improve animal welfare and enhance psychological wellbeing.  Throughout this course, you’ll learn about the human, chimpanzee and gorilla genome projects, as well as advances in cognitive research with Great Apes and other non-human animals. You’ll also look at the ethical and legal challenges for researchers and humans in general. UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.  This is a second-year course from UniSA Online’s Psychology degree. When studying this course as a &quot;single subject&quot;, prior knowledge from BEHL 1031, BEHL 1030 or equivalent will support your success.Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device. Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Build your knowledge of developmental theories, principles, and characteristics of individuals across the major developmental periods, which include prenatal, infancy and childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. You’ll also learn about the key developmental physical, cognitive, social, and emotional domains. Develop your understanding of the main theories and concepts in lifespan developmental psychology and apply your knowledge to develop solutions to contemporary psychosocial developmental problems. UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.  This is a second-year course from UniSA Online’s Bachelor of Psychology degree. When studying this course as a &quot;single subject&quot;, prior knowledge from BEHL 1027, BEHL 1030, BEHL 1031 or equivalent will support your success.Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device. Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Discover the history, philosophy, theories and research in psychology. Learn Look at theories of personality including methods of assessing personality and factors that make us different. Examine interpersonal behaviour, attitudes and discourse in Social Psychology. Learn about conditions and therapy approaches in Abnormal Psychology and the major theories of human cognitive and social development.UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree. Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device.This is a first-year course from UniSA Online’s Bachelor of Psychology degree.Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

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