Bachelor of Psychology (Counselling and Interpersonal Skills), Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)

University of South Australia

Australia, Adelaide

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University of South Australia

Australia , Adelaide

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

086330D

Campuses

City West

Magill

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesFebruary-2024

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 32,400 / year

Next Intake February-2024

Bachelor of Psychology (Counselling and Interpersonal Skills), Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)

About

Join Australia's Top 10 university for graduate skills in psychology¹.
Learn from psychology researchers considered well above world-class².
Study a curriculum informed by above world-class research in Human Resource Management³.
Gain a well-respected qualification that is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council.
UniSA Business?is in the top one per cent worldwide?and has been awarded an overall five stars for excellence in the QS Stars Ratings 2022 ⁴.
This degree is accredited by the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) and graduates of this degree will be eligible for professional membership.
Improve your employment opportunities and broaden your expertise with a double degree.
Discover how you can undertake further study towards becoming a registered psychologist or research psychologist.

¹ Ranked #6, ComparED (QILT) Student Experience Survey 2020-21, Skills Development Indicator (Undergraduate). Public universities. ²The only university in SA to have all of its assessed Psychology and Cognitive Sciences research rated well-above world standard. 2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA). ³2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA). ⁴UniSA Business is one of just 12 institutions in Australia and approximately 200 globally (from over 25,000 universities) to be EQUIS accredited. EFMD, March 2022.

This specialised double degree will provide you with a solid understanding of the theory associated with psychology and counselling, as well as the skills needed to effectively manage people. Core courses in business theory will give you a solid grasp of business fundamentals such as economics, accounting, business law and employment relations.

The psychology component of your studies will cover areas such as developmental psychology; cognitive psychology; psychological assessment and research; counselling skills, and work and organisational psychology. You'll also study specialist human resource management topics such as organisational behaviour, performance and compensation management, training and development, industrial relations, and occupational health and safety.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

General Secondary Education Certificate

Career

Our quality teaching and experience beyond the classroom will ensure you graduate career-ready.

Careers to consider include:

Human resources manager: plan, implement and enhance an organisation's employee relations, as well as an organisation's policies, programs and practices
Recruitment consultant: work on behalf of companies to source candidates for job vacancies
Training and development officer: look after an organisation's learning and professional development obligations
Counsellor (with further study): work with individuals in a confidential setting, helping them to overcome problems
Change management consultant: consult organisations to help identify areas of the business where there is a need for change and assessing how this will affect the organisation.

To become a registered psychologist or research psychologist, you will need to complete further study. Find out more.

Professional accreditation and recognition

This program has met the criteria for course accreditation and is currently accredited by the Australian HR Institute (AHRI). Accreditation is reviewed every three years by the AHRI National Accreditation Committee. Students applying for this course can be assured that the quality of core units map onto the AHRI Model of Excellence for HR Practitioners and Academics, a recognised benchmark of HR best practice and standards.

This program is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 32,400 / year

How to Apply

Set off on a new course in life by applying to become an international student at the University of South Australia. Just follow these four steps.

The University of South Australia does not charge an application fee.

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Check entry requirements

Make sure you are aware of entry requirements for the University as well as individual program requirements.

English language requirements
Guidelines on genuine temporary entry
Guidelines on living costs and evidence of funds

Undergraduate – you must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 program or an equivalent program in your home country or a recognised Pathway or Foundation Studies Program. If you are an international student studying Year 12 in Australia you need to apply via the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC).

Postgraduate – At a minimum you must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree, to the required standard, from a recognised higher institution in Australian or the international equivalent and/or the equivalent professional work experience. The University offers both coursework and research degrees.

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Depending on your country of citizenship, you may be required to apply through a registered UniSA education agent unless you are already onshore in Australia. View the full list of countries by citizenship here.

You will also find a full list of registered UniSA agents on our website (Find an agent).

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Apply using our online International Application System

Once you have found the program you wish to study, from the program's home page click 'apply online' which will take you to our easy to use online International Application System. What can you expect from UniSA’s new International Application System:

A quick and easy to use online application form
Ability to track the progress of your application throughout the submission, assessment, offer and acceptance stages
Ability to download offer documents, submit your acceptance and make a payment through our secure online system

Accept your offer

Follow our step-by-step guide to accepting your offer, then get excited preparing for student life in Adelaide.

Important information

There is no closing date for submitting your application. Application outcomes will be advised within one to two weeks from the date we receive your application and all required supporting documentation. If you require a student visa, you will need to allow additional time to apply for a student visa.