This three year, part time course offers graduates a major in psychology accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), permitting them to undertake the further training needed to obtain professional qualifications. The course is offered via either on-campus or off-campus learning. Applicants should have completed an undergraduate degree in any discipline. The course structure is identical to the APS-accredited undergraduate major sequence in psychology of nine core units and one elective. Studies include developmental and biological psychology, research design and analysis, cognitive and social psychology, abnormal psychology, perception and personality, psychological testing, theories of ability and ethics, research methods and theory. Electives offered include organisational psychology, human neuropsychology, introduction to counselling, contemporary social psychology, decision making in professional settings, health psychology, psychology of language and addiction studies.
Graduates must complete further study and training for a career in psychology. Psychologists work in many fields including private practice; in clinical, counselling, organisational and health psychology; and in research and teaching.
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| Intakes | First semester, second semester | |
| Course Content | 2010 University handbook entry for this course | 2010 University handbook entry for this course |
| Duration | 3 years part-time | |
| Credit points | 60 total for course | 60 total for course |
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Fees for 2010
Fees are subject to change annually. |
Commonwealth supported place (CSP) Commonwealth supported place not offered for this course. Domestic fee per 48 credit points |
International fee per 48 credit points 48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year Fee information not presently available. Please contact the faculty. |
| CRICOS code | Not applicable | 041051E |
| Monash course code | 2088 | 2088 |
| Faculty | Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences | Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences |
| Contact | Telephone +61 3 9903 2438; email: psychology.enquiries@med.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.med.monash.edu.au/spppm/ugrad | Telephone +61 3 9903 2438; email: psychology.enquiries@med.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.med.monash.edu.au/spppm/ugrad |
Australian: Accredited by the Australian Psychological Society
Entry is open to graduates who have completed an undergraduate Bachelors degree in any discipline.
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
Application forms for off campus (distance education) studies can be accessed online. The forms are then submitted to the faculty.
Applications for this course are made directly to the Faculty. Contact information can be found by visiting the Monash faculties website
Applications for this course are made directly to the Faculty. Contact information can be found by visiting the Monash faculties website
Application forms for off campus (distance education) studies can be accessed online. The forms are then submitted to the faculty.
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