Newcastle,
NSW,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) (40100) in Callaghan Australia | The University of Newcastle
The University of Newcastle
|
Callaghan Australia
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
43,945
(c. USD30,994.41)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
This program offers an accredited fourth-year Honours degree in psychology, covering advanced psychological topics along with an Honours research thesis.
Considering diverse perspectives and adhering to current legal and ethical standards, graduates will apply psychological expertise to competently meet the following Program Learning Outcomes.
Upon completing the program, students will have: Achieved foundational competencies. Developed interpersonal and communication skills suitable for psychological practice and research, including active listening, clarifying, questioning, summarising, rapport-building, cultural sensitivity, and empathy. Gained proficiency in basic assessment techniques for psychological practice, including knowledge of psychometric theory and the use of standardized psychological tests. Understood the application of fundamental psychological interventions across various contexts. Explored a significant research question relevant to the field of psychology.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must have successfully completed the Bachelor of Psychological Science or an equivalent program accredited with the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), with a minimum GPA of 5.0 (credit grade average) on a 7.0 point scale, calculated across all 2000 and 3000 level Psychology coded courses contributing to their APAC accredited degree (or equivalent). Applicants who have completed an APAC accredited Graduate Diploma must achieve a GPA of 5.0 across all units contributing to the Graduate Diploma. Entry is competitive and meeting the minimum GPA requirement does not guarantee that an applicant will be admitted to the program.
Applicants who have completed their APAC accredited bachelor degree (or equivalent) at an institution other than the University of Newcastle, must provide a supporting letter from the institution clearly stating that they have completed an APAC accredited undergraduate sequence.
Whilst applicants may have achieved a grade point average to enable application to this program, an offer is not guaranteed due to a limited amount of places available. Applications will be ranked by academic merit.
IELTS overall minimum - 7.0, IELTS section minimum - 7.0 TOEFL IBT 94 R: 24 L:24 S: 23 Writing 27
Applicants who have completed their APAC accredited bachelor degree (or equivalent) at an institution other than the University of Newcastle, must provide a supporting letter from the institution clearly stating that they have completed an APAC accredited undergraduate sequence.
Whilst applicants may have achieved a grade point average to enable application to this program, an offer is not guaranteed due to a limited amount of places available. Applications will be ranked by academic merit.
IELTS overall minimum - 7.0, IELTS section minimum - 7.0 TOEFL IBT 94 R: 24 L:24 S: 23 Writing 27
Tuition
AUD
43,945