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Psychology

UniSA is placing psychology in the 21st century by providing students with the chance to learn about people and their real-life experiences.

The School takes a progressive approach to the study of psychology through a strong emphasis on applied psychology with clear career paths, backed up with a strong theoretical basis. All courses focus on developing both research and practical problem solving skills, including interpersonal skills and awareness, interviewing and data collection, critical analysis, and written and oral communication skills.

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Employment Opportunities
As a broad discipline of study, Psychology offers the option of choosing from a wide variety of occupations. Psychology graduates may be employed in a variety of settings where they are involved in areas that include:
  • Research and analysis
  • Evaluation
  • Policy Development
  • Planning
  • Providing support for programs and policies
  • Administering special projects and co-ordinating activities to support organisational objectives
  • Teaching and lecturing
  • Facilitating community development initiatives
  • Developing, implementing and evaluating staff recruitment, training and development
Industries and employers
Employment for graduates with a Psychology degree can be found in both the public and private sectors. The main employment sectors are:
  • Health and Community Services
  • Government administration and Defence
  • Property and Business Services
Employers include:
  • SA and federal government departments and agencies
  • Human resource consulting firms
  • Market research companies
  • Recruitment firms
  • Universities and schools
  • Hospitals and rehabilitation agencies
  • Youth services
  • Substance abuse services
  • Community agencies
  • Police force, law courts and prisons
  • Defence forces
  • Counselling services
  • Not-for-Profit organisations and professional associations
  • Research Institutions
  • Training and development service organisations

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