Bachelor of Psychology

Explore the fascinating world of human behaviour with Adelaide University’s 100% online Bachelor of Psychology. 

You’ll build a solid foundation in psychology, examining core principles of human behaviour, research methods, and personal and professional development.  

Apply this knowledge in areas such as cognitive processes and learning, developmental psychology, and social and community psychology. Tailor your degree to your career goals by choosing electives in specialist fields like health psychology, conservation psychology, or organisational psychology. 

You’ll graduate equipped with the tools to understand how people think, feel, and behave, ready to make a meaningful impact through research, counselling or community work. 

This 100% online degree examines how our brains function, how social influences shape our thoughts and behaviours, and how mental health affects individuals and communities. 

You’ll build essential skills in research, critical thinking, and communication, while gaining practical experience through applied learning. From designing behavioural interventions to improving sleep and exercise habits and analysing real-world case studies, you’ll learn how to put theory into practice. 

You’ll graduate with the confidence to step into diverse professional roles within counselling, research and community services, or continue your journey to a career as a psychologist with specialised postgraduate study.

Recommended study pattern

Year 1 

UO Critical Approaches to Online Learning (SOCI3014)

UO Psychology 1A (PSYC1019)

UO Psychology 1B (PSYC1020)

UO Introductory Research Methods (PSYC2021)

UO Aboriginal Australians and Psychology (PSYC1021)

UO Connecting and Working with Nature (PSYC1014) 

UO Personal and Professional Development (SOCI1014)

UO The Social World (SOCI1012)  

Elective 1 

Elective 2  

Year 2

UO Biological and Learning Psychology (PSYC2019)

UO Cognitive Psychology (PSYC2020)

UO Developmental Psychology (PSYC2018)

UO Psychology Applications (PSYC2023)

UO Social and Community Psychology (PSYC2022)

Elective 3 

Year 3

UO Health Psychology (PSYC3027)  

UO Personality Psychology (PSYC3032)

UO Work and Organisational Psychology (PSYC3029)

UO Career Development (SOCI2015)

UO Clinical and Abnormal Psychology (PSYC3028)

UO Advanced Research Methods (PSYC3030)

UO Conservation Psychology (PSYC3031)

Elective 4 

Elective 5 

Elective 6 

Elective 7

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Indicative total fee $29,862

The amounts shown here are indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

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Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.

Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

• Completion of an Adelaide University approved enabling, pathway or bridging program; OR
• A competitive result in the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT); OR
• Successful completion of an Adelaide University online literacy and numeracy test and have relevant work experience; OR
• Qualify for special entry.

English language entry requirements for International students only.

English language entry requirements

In addition, international students who speak English as an additional language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at Adelaide University. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.

IELTS Overall 6.5

IELTS Reading 6.0

IELTS Listening 6.0

IELTS Speaking 6.0

IELTS Writing 6.0