Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) 1-year

Adelaide University

Prepare for a rewarding career in a fascinating and dynamic field with our Bachelor of Psychology (Honours).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.Gain a solid grounding in the key theories, concepts, principles and methods that underpin the field of psychology. Through a range of core courses, you’ll develop your critical thinking, analytical and research skills – enabling you to apply insights about human behaviour in a variety of contexts.First year will introduce you to key psychological theories, including topics in health and developmental psychology. You’ll also explore culturally safe and respectful ways of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in psychological contexts.In your second and third year, you’ll examine how psychological principles and theories can be applied to help unpack and make sense of larger societal and global issues. You’ll also dive deeper into the areas of health and developmental psychology, individual behaviour and cognition, organisational psychology and explore more advanced psychological research methods.

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