Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) (Cognitive Neuroscience)

This is the only cognitive neuroscience honours degree offered in South Australia – it is taught by world-class researchers at a university ranked number one in South Australia for research in Psychology1.

Studying this degree will see you graduate industry-ready; you will explore the impact that social and developmental factors have on cognition in our state-of-the-art laboratories, as well as explore the brain-based mechanisms behind these processes.

You will also benefit from our award-winning research, and as part of your studies complete in-depth research and project work that will equip you with specialised skills needed for a career in this area.

Your career
The ability to listen and analyse, plus the possession of critical thinking skills and an interest in human behaviour and biology, are key attributes of students considering a career in psychology and cognitive neuroscience. Careers to consider:

cognitive neuroscientist: research the relationship between the brain and mind to understand how thoughts, memories, languages and actions are processed
behavioural scientist: develop and test behavioural interactions and cognitive processes
clinical neurophysiological technician: record electrical activity of the brain and nervous system; daily tasks may involve reviewing patient history, gathering data and preparing patients for testing
laboratory technician (clinical or research): collect samples, perform tests and record results
research assistant: assist with academic research; research assistants are often employed by universities or research institutes
laboratory manager (clinical or research): coordinate and organise ongoing activity in a laboratory environment related to the field of psychology andor neuroscience
clinical neuropsychologist (with further study): use scientific study of human behaviour and how it relates to brain function to assess patients and offer treatment; neuropsychologists often work as researchers or teachers, or are employed by hospitals or healthcare facilities
researcher in psychology or neuroscience (with further study): collect and analyse data, conduct tests and experiments, and observe behaviour relating to a specific area of research
registered psychologist or research psychologist (with further study): work with patients to identify and diagnose emotional, mental and behavioural issues

Applicants are required to meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result, and demonstrate that they fulfil any prerequisite requirements and essential requirements for admission:

Recent secondary education:

Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent and

Complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE, or

Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points

or

Higher education study

Complete or partly complete a recognized higher education program at a recognized higher education institution

or

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Diploma or above

or

Work and life experience

Hold completed secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE obtained more than 2 years in the past

English language requirements:

IELTS score of 6.0; TOEFL iBT score of 60 with Reading and Writing not less than 18; TOEFL paper-based test (PBT) score of 550 with TWE of 4.5; Cambridge CAE/CPE score of 169; Pearson's test of English (Academic) (PTE) score of 50 with Reading and Writing communicative scores not less than 50; CELUSA score of AE4.