Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) for 2010

Course overview

The degree provides students with an understanding of psychology and an appreciation of the role it plays in society, in combination with studies in humanities and social sciences.

Students complete a major in psychology (studied through off-campus learning) and an arts major chosen from history-politics, Indonesian, Australian Indigenous studies, communications, sociology or writing.

Students who wish to gain full registration in Australia as a psychologist must complete a fourth year and masters programs in psychology. (The Diploma of Psychology is the equivalent of an undergraduate major in psychology.)

Career outlook

Depending on the humanities major chosen, graduates can work in fields such as counselling, psychology, journalism, editing, writing, human resources, management and administration, and social and community services.

Double degree options

Duration, campus, fees and application information

Domestic students International students
Attendance type
  • On-campus at Gippsland: full-time, part-time
  • Off-campus: part-time
  • Multi-modal at Gippsland: full-time, part-time
  • On-campus at Gippsland: full-time
  • Off-campus: part-time
  • Multi-modal at Gippsland: full-time
Intakes First semester, second semester First semester, second semester
Course Content 2010 University handbook entry for this course 2010 University handbook entry for this course
Duration 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time 3 years
Credit points 144 total for course 144 total for course
Fees for 2010

Fees are subject to change annually.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Average annual student contribution
$5,310 AUD

Note: see information on how average fee is calculated.

International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$21,500 AUD
CRICOS code Not applicable 066602F
Monash course code 1712 1712
Faculty Faculty of Arts Faculty of Arts
Contact http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/current/coursework/contact_us/ International Student Enquiries
Telephone: +61 3 9627 4852
Email: study@monash.edu.au

Accreditation

Australian: The Psychology major is recognised by the Australian Psychological Society.

Admissions information for domestic students

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements

Equivalent Australian Year 12

Minimum entrance requirements for non-school-leavers

TAFE

A minimum of Certificate IV with at least distinction grades is required to be considered for admission.

Recommended studies include courses that have high humanities content, eg professional writing and editing, liberal arts, media and communications, justice studies, marketing and public relations.

Some advanced standing may be granted for TAFE studies.

University

Applicants will be considered for admission with two single units completed at a credit average. Additional units (above the minimum of two) will enhance a student's application. Students are encouraged to consider units that relate to the arts or social sciences. Credit for any other previous studies will only be granted from those completed no more than 10 years prior to admission, however qualifications gained more than 10 years prior can be used for admission.

VCE prerequisites

Units 3 and 4 a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English.

International Baccalaureate subject prerequisites

English at a minimum of grade four at standard level.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Entry scores
Qualification Gippsland
ENTER clearly in* 76.10(CSP)

* The "clearly in" score is based on January 2009 selection and can be used as a guide only.

Applications

Semester one (March)

Applications for on campus studies should be made online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre.

Application forms for off campus (distance education) studies can be accessed online. The forms are then submitted to the faculty.

Semester two (July)

Apply now (online or by mail)

Application forms for off campus (distance education) studies can be accessed online. The forms are then submitted to the faculty.

Admissions information for international students

Entry requirements

International entry requirements

Equivalent Australian Year 12. Please note English proficiency requirements must be met.

Minimum entrance requirements for non-school-leavers

TAFE

A minimum of Certificate IV with at least distinction grades is required to be considered for admission.

Recommended studies include courses that have high humanities content, eg professional writing and editing, liberal arts, media and communications, justice studies, marketing and public relations.

Some advanced standing may be granted for TAFE studies.

University

Applicants will be considered for admission with two single units completed at a credit average. Additional units (above the minimum of two) will enhance a student's application. Students are encouraged to consider units that relate to the arts or social sciences. Credit for any other previous studies will only be granted from those completed no more than 10 years prior to admission, however qualifications gained more than 10 years prior can be used for admission.

VCE prerequisites

Units 3 and 4 a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English.

International Baccalaureate subject prerequisites

English at a minimum of grade four at standard level.

English requirements for international students

IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.5 in Reading and Listening and 6.0 in Writing and Speaking; or TOEFL 580 with a TWE of 4.5; or a computer-based TOEFL 237 with an Essay Rating (ER) of 5; or an Internet-based TOEFL score of 90 with 22 in Writing and no section lower than 20

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Entry scores
Qualification Gippsland
International Baccalaureate Individual Offer
GCE A level 7
All Indian Senior Secondary Certificate 65%
Hong Kong A level 6
MUFY (best eight units made up from Parts A and B) 220
Ontario Grade 12 65%
RMIT & La Trobe Foundation Year 70%
Sri Lanka A level 9
STPM Malaysia 8.33
Uni of Melbourne Foundation Year 65%
UNIPREP Indonesia 6.5
UNSW Foundation Year 6.5
MC India ISC of the CISCE 60%
MC MUFY/Trinity/University of Sydney Foundation Year 65%
MC USA Year 12 plus SAT 1710

Applications

Semester one (March)

Current VCE or IB students studying in Victoria should apply online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre

Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.

Application forms for off campus (distance education) studies can be accessed online. The forms are then submitted to the faculty.

Semester two (July)

Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.

Application forms for off campus (distance education) studies can be accessed online. The forms are then submitted to the faculty.

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