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Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours), BPsych (Hons), University of Newcastle, Australia

Australia . Cricos: 00109J

University of Newcastle, Australia

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The award How you will study Study duration Course start Domestic course fees International course fees
BPsych (Hons)Full-time1 yearFebruary 0AUD 41625 per year

About Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours), BPsych (Hons) - at University of Newcastle, Australia

This program provides an accredited Honours level 4th year of study in psychology.  The content of the program includes a number of advanced topics in psychology together with the completion of an Honours level research thesis.

Taking into account broad diversity, and consistent with current relevant legal frameworks and codes of ethical practice, graduates will apply psychological knowledge to competently and ethically achieve the following Program Learning Outcomes.

Entry requirements

Applicants must have successfully completed the Bachelor of Psychological Science or an equivalent program accredited with the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), with a minimum GPA of 5.0 (credit grade average) on a 7.0 point scale, calculated across all 2000 and 3000 level Psychology coded courses contributing to their APAC accredited degree (or equivalent). Applicants who have completed an APAC accredited Graduate Diploma must achieve a GPA of 5.0 across all units contributing to the Graduate Diploma. Entry is competitive and meeting the minimum GPA requirement does not guarantee that an applicant will be admitted to the program.

Applicants who have completed their APAC accredited bachelor degree (or equivalent) at an institution other than the University of Newcastle, must provide a supporting letter from the institution clearly stating that they have completed an APAC accredited undergraduate sequence.

Whilst applicants may have achieved a grade point average to enable application to this program, an offer is not guaranteed due to a limited amount of places available. Applications will be ranked by academic merit.

All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy here.

The IELTS requirement for admission to this program is 7.0 with no sub-test less than 7.0. Please be aware that the current standard English language competency for registration as a practitioner in your discipline in most states of Australia is IELTS 7.0.

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