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Awarding body:

Australian Catholic University

Start Date:

26-Jul-10

Cost:

AUS $14,440 a year

Duration:

3 Year(s)

Study mode:

Full time

Course description:

This course aims to introduce students to the content and methods of contemporary psychology. The emphasis of the course is on the dynamic and complex nature of human behaviour and how it is determined by the interaction of biological, cognitive, social and cultural factors. The content and sequencing of units has been designed to highlight the interplay between these factors and development, and are presented within a context of critical psychological enquiry. The intention in introductory level units is to enable students to study a range of topics selected from these four broad themes, which provide an integrative organisational framework for further theoretical elaboration in advanced level units. It should be noted that the Behavioural Science major is not designed to prepare students for professional training in psychology, or to fulfil Australian Psychological Society requirements for membership.

Entry requirements:

Students from India must have completed Year 12, CBSE, All India Senior School Certificate, (65%); All India Higher School Certificate (65%); State Secondary School Board (65%) or ISC (65%). Chinese students must have completed a recognised pre-tertiary or foundation program or one year of study at a recognised tertiary or higher education institution is required in addition to the completion of High School Studies. Students from Singapore must have completed the International Baccalaureate with an overall score of 24 and at least 4 in each of the six subjects or GCE A Levels with a minimum of two C passes. Students from Bangladesh must have completed 1 year of university study in addition to of High School studies. An ACU National Diploma Pathway Program will meet this entry requirement. It is necessary for Pakistan students to have completed at least one year of study at a recognised tertiary or higher education institution or successful completion of a recognised pre-tertiary or foundation program. Sri Lankan Students must have passes in three subjects in the Sri Lanka 'A' Level Examination with at least two at "Credit" level or above. Students from United States should have completed United States High School Graduate Diploma with a minimum Grade Point average of 2.8 and SAT scores of 500 for verbal and mathematical components. English requirements include IELTS (International English Language Testing System) with an overall score of 6.0, including an individual score of 6.0 in writing and speaking and 5.5 in listening and reading; or TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 550 and TWE rating of 4.5; or a computer-based score of 213 with a minimum essay rating of 4.5; or an internet-based total score of 79 with a minimum writing score of 22.

Application details:

International students should apply directly to the university using online application facility. All applications must be accompanied by documentation of all qualifications attempted or completed as well as proof of completion, where applicable.

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