Bachelor of Psychology (with Honours) for 2010

Course overview

This four-year degree is designed for students who wish to study psychology intensively with a view to pursuing a career as a research or professional psychologist.

Students study nine core psychology units accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council, seven psychology elective units, which allow them to pursue specific interests in psychology, and eight complementary non-psychology units. Students who do not meet the entry requirements for the honours program qualify for the Bachelor of Psychological Science provided they have successfully completed the first three years of the program. These students will be eligible to apply for entry to other fourth year psychology programs at Monash or other universities.

Career outlook

Graduates may apply to undertake the further study and training required to practice as a psychologist. Psychologists are employed in a wide range of fields such as career counselling, clinical neuropsychology, clinical and child counselling, educational, forensics, health, organisational and sports psychology, as well as in teaching and research. Graduates may also apply their understanding of psychological principles, their generic writing and analytical skills, and their competency with statistics to a variety of employment opportunities in both the private and public sectors.

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

* 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.

Admissions information for international students

Entry requirements

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

Gaining the required result in one of the following tests of English language:

a minimum overall IELTS test score of at least 6.5 with individual band scores required at 6.5 for Reading, 6.5 for Listening, 6.0 for Writing and 6.0 for Speaking.

a TOEFL minimum test score of either;

in the written TOEFL, 580 with a Test of Written English (TWE) score of at least 4.5; or

in the internet-based TOEFL, an overall score of at least 90 with at least 22 in the written section and no less than 20 in any other section.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Applications

Semester one (March)

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

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