Undergraduate Certificate in Psychology

UniSA Online’s Undergraduate Certificate in Psychology has been developed by a team of expert academics as a foundation of core knowledge and skills in psychological science, encompassing how humans grow and change, psychological health and wellbeing, social and personality psychology and contemporary counselling theory.  

You’ll explore how psychological concepts are impacted by social, historical, professional and cultural influences, and gain an understanding of cognitive and behavioural approaches to counselling, psychotherapy, and interpersonal relationships. Learn about the science of human thinking and behaviour, including states of consciousness, emotion, motivation and learning, and examine the scientist-practitioner model of modern psychology. 

Strengthen your career-ready skills by choosing an elective focused on developing your personal and professional development in a counselling or psychology field, or enhance your specialised knowledge with an elective exploring the benefits of nature for human and environmental health and wellbeing.

Study the Undergraduate Certificate in 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 in to the interactive online environment anywhere, anytime and on any device. 

Study an in-demand qualification informed by world-class research and led by academics with strong connections to industry and experience in their fields. You’ll be introduced to core psychological science concepts, theory and research, and gain a valuable skill set transferable to a range of industries including healthcare, management, education and human resources.  

Graduate with a nationally recognised university qualification, or use the credit gained to step into the first year of a degree in psychology, psychological science, criminology and criminal justice, community health, or more.

Recommended study pattern

Year 1

Psychology 1A (BEHL 1030)

Psychology 1B (BEHL 1031)

Counselling Concepts (BEHL 1026)

Elective

Award requirements

Students must complete 4 subjects including 1 elective

Choose your subjects

Electives

Electives

Connecting and Working with Nature (BEHL 1028)

Personal and Professional Development (BEHL 1029)

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Indicative total fee $8,165

The amount shown here is 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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Successfully completed equivalent to a minimum of half a year of full-time study over a higher education program at a recognised higher education provider

Completed a secondary education qualification equivalent to SACE, such as an interstate year 12 or international qualification

Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Certificate III or above 

(for domestic students only)

Passed a UniSA Online literacy and numeracy test and have relevant work experience, or

Completed a UniSA Foundations Studies program or equivalent, or

Qualify for Special Entry

In addition to meeting academic entry requirements, international students who speak English as a second or additional language must also meet the University's English language entry requirements. The minimum language requirements for this program are: 

IELTS - Overall Score 6.0

IELTS - Reading 6.0

IELTS - Writing 6.0

If you have previous work experience, or have studied before, you could fast-track your studies by reducing the time it takes to complete your degree.