Bachelor of Arts/ Bachelor of Psychological Sciences
Bachelor of Arts/ Bachelor of Psychological Sciences
Learn how to support people in an increasingly complex world by becoming a mental health professional. This Bachelor of Psychological Sciences degree is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council and the first step to becoming a psychologist. You’ll study the scope of psychological science and complete a variety of…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Learn how to support people in an increasingly complex world by becoming a mental health professional.
This Bachelor of Psychological Sciences degree is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council and the first step to becoming a psychologist. You’ll study the scope of psychological science and complete a variety of research projects to develop your project management, research and report writing skill set.
Combine with a Bachelor of Arts to widen your knowledge of what drives social change in contemporary society. Majors such as perspectives on globalisation or Indigenous studies will develop your key complex problem solving and cultural competency skills – to broaden your career opportunities helping individuals in need and society at large.
Course learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Arts/ Bachelor of Psychological Sciences, graduates will be able to:
Psychological Sciences – Systematically review and critically evaluate research from a variety of sources to inform their knowledge and conceptual understandings in psychology
Psychological Sciences – Formulate arguments that are fit for purpose and demonstrate an understanding of the relevant theories and evidence in psychology
Psychological Sciences – Critically analyse information to generate creative solutions to solve complex problems in the area of psychology
Psychological Sciences – Define and integrate theoretical principles and apply these in their disciplinary areas of expertise
Psychological Sciences – Apply knowledge and skills with responsibility and accountability for their own learning and practice, individually and in collaboration with others
Psychological Sciences – Interpret and communicate ideas, problems and arguments in modes suitable to a range of audiences using a range of media
Psychological Sciences – Coherently articulate a line of reasoning demonstrating cultural sensitivity and apply a framework to analyse and offer solutions to ethical dilemmas in local and international context
Arts – Systematically review and critically evaluate research from a variety of sources to inform their knowledge and conceptual understandings in the humanities and/or social sciences
Arts – Formulate arguments that are fit for purpose and demonstrate an understanding of the relevant theories and evidence in their areas of expertise
Arts – Critically analyse information to generate creative solutions to solve complex problems in the area of humanities and/or social sciences, and understand the importance of inter-disciplinarity for generating solutions
Arts – Define and integrate theoretical principles and apply these in their areas of expertise
Arts – Apply knowledge and skills with responsibility and accountability for their own learning and practice, individually and in collaboration with others
Arts – Interpret and communicate ideas, problems and arguments in modes suitable to a range of audiences using a range of media
Arts – Coherently articulate a line of reasoning demonstrating cultural sensitivity and apply a framework to analyse and offer solutions to ethical dilemmas in local and international contexts
REQUIREMENTS
Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification.
Completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including Certificates IV (completed), Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas, Associate Degrees and Degrees)
English language requirements
Satisfactory completion of one of the following:
- Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65%
- minimum IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
- Pearson (PTE) minimum score of 58 (no communicative skills less than 50)
- TOEFL iBT (internet-based) -79 (no less than 13 in reading, 12 in listening, 18 in speaking 21 in writing)
- C1 Advanced – 176, no band less than 169
- any other equivalent assessment of English language proficiency.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Swinburne University of Technology is a public university based in Melbourne- that is among the top 3% of universities in the world. The University focuses on science, technology and innovation and offers courses well recognised by professional organisations. The Good Universities Guide 2016 awarded the University five stars for both graduate satisfaction and generic skills and four stars for teaching quality. It also features in the top 200 ranked universities in the QS Graduate Employability Rankings; and enjoys close ties with industry- providing students with invaluable workplace experience.
