Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University or College Macquarie University

Qualification Bachelor Degree

Awarding body Macquarie University

Cost of the program AUS $23,640 a year

Duration 3 Year(s)

Study mode Full time

Course description This degree covers a broad range of topics including personality, perception, neuroscience, learning, biopsychology, social and personality psychology, organisational psychology, developmental psychology, neuropsychology and cognitive processes. This degree is accredited by the Australian Psychological Society (APS). The degree is accredited by the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and allows students to proceed to an APS approved fourth year course. Note that after the fourth year, a further two years postgraduate training or supervised experience is required for registration as a psychologist. Students applying for the fourth year must meet the entry requirements. Detailed information is available in the Handbook of Undergraduate Studies. Professional employment in Psychology includes work in areas broadly classified as clinical, counselling, educational, organisational, and academic psychology. Professional Psychologists are employed in the public sector in hospitals and other health service organisations, in government departments and agencies, or in educational institutions. Increasingly, Psychologists are working as business and private practitioners.

Entry requirementsStudents should have sound knowledge of mathematics. Students should have a minimum IELTS (Academic English only) score of 6.5 overall, with 6.0 in each section; minimum TOEFL (paper based test) score of 580 overall, with 53 listening, 52 reading, 59 structure/written expression, 5.0 TWE; TOEFL (computer based test) score of 237 overall, with 19 listening, 19 reading, 25 structure/writing and TOEFL (internet based test) score of 92 overall, with 18 listening, 17 reading, 22 writing, 22 speaking.

Application details Students should complete the application form and send it to Macquarie University Macquarie International, Building E3A, Level 1, North Ryde NSW 2109, Australia. They must pay a application fee of AU$110 while submitting the application form; application form must be enclosed with certified copies or original evidence of English language proficiency; certified copies or original evidence of all academic qualifications, including transcripts and graduation certificates; if students are requesting credit for previous study, attach certified copies or original evidence of syllabus and detailed unit information and if necessary, attach any other additional information or portfolios.

Date of commencement Feb-10

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