UniSA is ranked in the top 10 in Australia for psychology*. Enjoy flexible, online study with the best.
Join a university ranked No. 1 in Australia for work-ready graduates in psychology1. 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.
While this degree is a pathway for a career as a professional psychologist (with further study3), it also prepares you for roles in a variety of other fields. Choose to undertake postgraduate studies in sociology, social work, human services, business or justice studies and find work in local councils, state or federal government departments, market research agencies – the opportunities are endless. Whether you’re looking to restart or advance your career, this degree will set you up on a path towards career success.
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1ComparED (QILT) Student Experience Survey 2019-20–Skills Development Indicator (Undergraduate). Public universities only.
22018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA)
3Your three-year Bachelor of Psychology degree is accredited by Australian Psychology Accreditation Council and is the first step towards becoming a professional psychologist.
*THE Subject Rankings 2019
**2020 THE University Impact Rankings
#To be a registered psychologist, you must fulfil the requirements of the Australian Psychological Association and Psychology Board of Australia for registration. Students who wish to be an accredited registered psychologist can go on to study UniSA’s Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) degree. Note that on-campus study is required. Students planning to undertake Honours must successfully complete Advanced Research Methods, which is a specialist psychology course in the degree.
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Your three-year Bachelor of Psychology degree is accredited by Australian Psychology Accreditation Council and is the first step towards becoming a professional psychologist.
What you'll learn
Regardless of your career path, an understanding of psychology will enhance your job prospects, especially if your career requires you to work and collaborate with others. The knowledge and empathy gained in your degree will not only help you understand people’s behaviour and motivations, it will change the way you manage conflicts in your professional and personal life while also developing critical leadership skills – an essential attribute for all professionals, not just managers.
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Meet our academics
"Psychology is a fascinating field that helps us better understand ourselves, those we interact with, and the grand challenges in the world.
My work focuses on applying psychological knowledge to conservation issues and exploring how time in nature supports people’s physical and psychological well-being. I undertake applied projects with partners such as Zoos Victoria to boost the public profile and contribute to the conservation of endangered local species.
I am driven by the desire to make a difference through my research and to contribute to the education of the next generation of psychology professionals so you too, can apply the science of psychology across the interesting and diverse careers you choose to pursue."
Dr Elissa Pearson
UniSA psychology academic
1Commencing UniSA Online Students, 2022 ComparED (QILT) Student Experience Survey – Teaching Quality Indicator (Undergraduate, Domestic, External Study Mode Students).
22019 QS star rankings.
32020 THE Young University Rankings.
4Ranked #4, 2020QILT Employer Satisfaction Survey – Graduate Employability Skills Indicator.