Psychology (Honours) Adelaide University

Overview

Throughout the Psychology (Honours) course from Adelaide University you'll learn to think like a psychologist as you dive deep into the core theories, principles and methods that underpin the field of psychology. Study real-world problems in a variety of personal, professional and community contexts. Examine human development across the lifespan, and the psychological health considerations at different stages of life. Discover techniques to develop rapport with clients, ask insightful questions, and communicate clearly with cultural and ethical sensitivity.

Reflect on information sources and validity, developing important skills in critical thinking. Learn how to undertake psychological research, analysing and interpreting data to draw insightful conclusions. Contribute new knowledge to the field, through completing a major independent research project under the guidance of our exceptional researchers.

Throughout your studies, you’ll apply your skills in real-world settings – with up to 100 hours of placement in either an industry or research-focused internship.

Career opportunities:

To become a psychologist in Australia, you must complete a minimum six-year sequence of study to achieve registration. The first step on this journey is completing our four-year Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), followed by additional postgraduate study.

Alternatively, the strong understanding in human behaviour gained through our Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) provides an exceptional foundation for work in a diverse range of areas where an understanding of human behaviour is key.

Maybe you’ll take on a community caseworker role, improving outcomes for vulnerable people and their communities. You could work as a change management consultant, applying your insights to assess the potential impacts and opportunities for organisational change. Or perhaps you’ll research attitudes and consumer behaviour as a market analyst, helping businesses develop new strategies for reaching their target audiences.

Other areas you might work include:

• Politics and governance

• Marketing

• Social work

• Global relations

• Health care and therapy

• Human resources.