Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) / Bachelor of Social and Community Welfare for 2009

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	First semester
Course Content	University handbook entry for this course	University handbook entry for this course
Duration	4 years full-time, 8 years part-time	4 years
Fees for 2009 Multiply fee by duration for approximate cost	Commonwealth supported place (CSP) Average annual student contribution $5,201 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 $20,270 AUD
CRICOS code	Not applicable	037826G
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 last year's 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)

Applications for this course are made directly to the Faculty.

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.