Bachelor of Arts/ Bachelor of Psychological Sciences

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Bachelor of Arts/ Bachelor of Psychological Sciences

Swinburne University of Technology

Australia, Melbourne

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Swinburne University of Technology

Australia , Melbourne

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

106700B

Campuses

Hawthorn

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesAugust-2024

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 37,520 / year

Next Intake August-2024

Bachelor of Arts/ Bachelor of Psychological Sciences

About

Learn how to support people in an increasingly complex world by becoming a mental health professional.

This Bachelor of Psychological Sciences degree is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council and the first step to becoming a psychologist. You'll study the scope of psychological science and complete a variety of research projects to develop your project management, research and report writing skill set.

Combine with a Bachelor of Arts to widen your knowledge of what drives social change in contemporary society. Majors such as perspectives on globalisation or Indigenous studies will develop your key complex problem solving and cultural competency skills - to broaden your career opportunities helping individuals in need and society at large.

All our bachelor degrees include a guaranteed Work Integrated Learning opportunity. Build up your rأ©sumأ© with real industry experience which could be a placement, internship or industry-linked project. In this degree, in the Psychology Project (PSY30003), you'll have the opportunity to explore a student-led project with an industry collaboration. In your second year, in the Skills and Strategies for Social Change core arts unit, collaborate with fellow students and community, civil society and industry partners to create real campaigns for real social change.

Course learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Arts/ Bachelor of Psychological Sciences, graduates will be able to:

Psychological Sciences - Systematically review and critically evaluate research from a variety of sources to inform their knowledge and conceptual understandings in psychology
Psychological Sciences - Formulate arguments that are fit for purpose and demonstrate an understanding of the relevant theories and evidence in psychology
Psychological Sciences - Critically analyse information to generate creative solutions to solve complex problems in the area of psychology
Psychological Sciences - Define and integrate theoretical principles and apply these in their disciplinary areas of expertise
Psychological Sciences - Apply knowledge and skills with responsibility and accountability for their own learning and practice, individually and in collaboration with others
Psychological Sciences - Interpret and communicate ideas, problems and arguments in modes suitable to a range of audiences using a range of media
Psychological Sciences - Coherently articulate a line of reasoning demonstrating cultural sensitivity and apply a framework to analyse and offer solutions to ethical dilemmas in local and international context
Arts - Systematically review and critically evaluate research from a variety of sources to inform their knowledge and conceptual understandings in the humanities and/or social sciences
Arts - Formulate arguments that are fit for purpose and demonstrate an understanding of the relevant theories and evidence in their areas of expertise
Arts - Critically analyse information to generate creative solutions to solve complex problems in the area of humanities and/or social sciences, and understand the importance of inter-disciplinarity for generating solutions
Arts - Define and integrate theoretical principles and apply these in their areas of expertise
Arts - Apply knowledge and skills with responsibility and accountability for their own learning and practice, individually and in collaboration with others
Arts - Interpret and communicate ideas, problems and arguments in modes suitable to a range of audiences using a range of media
Arts - Coherently articulate a line of reasoning demonstrating cultural sensitivity and apply a framework to analyse and offer solutions to ethical dilemmas in local and international contexts

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) can now be done on campus in Hawthorn at Room 132, Building TD. Book now or call +61 3 9214 3584 for more information.

Assess your eligibility for entry to Swinburne.

Qualifications

Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification.
Completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including Certificates IV (completed), Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas, Associate Degrees and Degrees)

Applicants without a formal qualification may be considered for entry if they have significant and relevant work experience and/or upon completion of the STAT test.

Course Prerequisites

VCE Units 3 and 4 – a minimum study score of 25 in any English (except EAL) or 30 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or equivalent.

Note:

Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee offer of a place. See Admissions at Swinburne for general information about the admission process.

Career

There are countless career opportunities with this double degree combination.

Arts career outcomes may involve activism, advocacy, advertising, administration, anti-corruption, climate action, consumer protection, community development, corrections, content creation, cultural services, diversity and inclusion, ethics, human rights, government and government relations, indigenous engagement, marketing, media and communication, national security and intelligence, international relations, large multinational organisations, NGO/aid work, policy development, politics, public affairs, research, unions, writing and youth services.

An Arts/Psychology double degree can also result in strengthening career directions in areas such as community work, community development, corrections, health communication, research ethics, health policy development, NGO/aid work, and youth services.

Graduates who intend to pursue psychology as a career must follow a sequence of education and training in psychology as required by the Psychology Board of Australia.

Following completion of an accredited bachelor degree, graduates should apply for the Bachelor of Psychological Sciences (Honours) (or an equivalent APAC-accredited fourth-year program) and, on completion, register as provisional psychologists. Those seeking general registration as practicing psychologists in Australia must subsequently successfully graduate from an accredited postgraduate program such as the Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology), Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology) or Doctor of Psychology (Clinical and Forensic Psychology), or undergo a two-year supervised internship program.

For more detailed information on Australian requirements for registration as a psychologist, visit the Australian Psychological Society website.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 37,520 / year

How to Apply

To apply online, you will need these supporting documents

Certified copies of your previous academic results.
Certified English language proficiency test results (IELTS, PTE or TOEFL).
Letters from your school or employer.
If you do not meet the Year 12 design prerequisite a portfolio will need to be submitted for assessment (except for the Swinburne Foundation Year (Design)).
A Statement of Activity if there is a gap in study (for example, if you graduated secondary education in 2017 and are applying for one of our courses in 2019, we will require a written statement of what you have been doing in 2018).

If you are applying for credit, you must include course outlines and translated (English) copies (if required) from your previous or current course.

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