Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) / Bachelor of Social and Community Welfare for 2010

Course overview

The course combines the study of psychology with a vocational qualification in social and community welfare. Students complete a sequence in social and community welfare, a major in psychology and an arts minor. Students will graduate with a major in psychology that is recognised by the Australian Psychological Society, and will also possess a full welfare qualification recognised by the Australian Institute of Welfare and Community Work.

Career outlook

Graduates are able to pursue careers in social and community services, counselling, social welfare and social research and administration, or, with further education and training, may work as psychologists.

Single 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 4 years full-time, 8 years part-time 4 years
Credit points 192 total for course 192 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 066603E
Monash course code 1798 1798
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: Psychology major is recognised by the Australian Psychological Society. Recognised by the Australian Institute of Welfare and Community Workers

Admissions information for domestic students

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements

Equivalent Australian Year 12

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.

Special application requirements

All applicants must complete a Social and Community Welfare Course Administration form, available from www.arts.monash.edu.au/humcass/future.php or the School of Humanities, Communications and Social Sciences, Monash University, Gippsland Campus. The form must be returned by mid-October. Late applicants must first telephone (03) 5122 6339 or (03) 9902 6339.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Entry scores
Qualification Gippsland
ENTER clearly in* Range of Criteria

* 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.

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

Special application requirements

All applicants must complete a Social and Community Welfare Course Administration form, available from www.arts.monash.edu.au/humcass/future.php or the School of Humanities, Communications and Social Sciences, Monash University, Gippsland Campus. The form must be returned by mid-October. Late applicants must first telephone (03) 5122 6339 or (03) 9902 6339.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Entry scores
Qualification Gippsland
International Baccalaureate Range of Criteria

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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