Overview

It will prepare you for postgraduate studies in specialist areas of professional psychology such as clinical psychology, organisational psychology and sports psychology, or a career in research.

Course learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Psychological Sciences (Honours) from the Swinburne University of Technology, graduates will be able to:

Explain key theories and methods, and underpinnings of scientific psychology.
Communicate and interact effectively in contexts relevant to professional and clinical psychology, and the conduct of psychological research.
Explain the principles of selection, development, administration, and interpretation of appropriate, valid, and reliable psychological tests.
Explain and apply basic assessment techniques and strategies for psychological practice.
Explain the principles and application of basic psychological interventions.
Work with a high degree of independence to design, conduct, evaluate, and report original research.
Apply psychological concepts, theories, and methods in a manner that is science-based, safe, and ethical, showing situational and cultural awareness.

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Psychological Sciences (Honours) is professionally accredited with conditions by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Advanced Quantitative Methods
Honours Thesis
Ethical and Professional Issues
Psychological Assessment
Counselling Psychology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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International: It is strongly advised that they consider applying at least three months in advance of their intake’s start date.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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66

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IELTS

7

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Credits

100 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

Psychology View 191 other Bachelors in Psychology in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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94

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66

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 0100754

completed an APAC (Australian Psychology Accreditation Council) accredited three year bachelor degree or equivalent sequence in psychology at an Australian university with at least a distinction average (70%) in core psychology units at the third year level and have at least credits in all second and third year level core/major units (one exception allowed)

completed a psychology major at an overseas university which meets the requirements of an APAC - accredited Australian undergraduate degree in psychology.

Satisfactory completion of one of the following:

IELTS overall band of 7.0 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 7.0
Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 75%, all skills 70%
Or equivalent measures available at English language requirements.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

45500 AUD / year

≈ 45500 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9314 AUD / year

≈ 9314 AUD / year

Additional Details

National fee is Commonwealth supported

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

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