Psychological Science

This course information is for international students only

Year

2009

Award

Bachelor of Psychological Science

CRICOS course code

002915G

Length

3 years

Campuses

Melbourne (Bundoora), Bendigo, Albury-Wodonga

Course description

This course prepares students for professional training in psychology, but also for careers in education, human resource management, mental health, human services, and marketing, or for further studies through research. Students can combine a wide choice of electives from arts, business and legal studies units, or from other science units, with their studies in psychology and behavioural neuroscience.

Psychology is a broad-ranging science and some of the topics covered in the course include:
- Counselling and family psychology
- Cognitive and developmental psychology
- Applied neuroscience
- Social and community psychology
- Research and professional ethics
- Learning, personality, testing and assessment.

It is important to emphasise that this degree alone does not qualify graduates to work as a psychologist. Further education, training and supervised experience is required for registration as a psychologist with the Psychologists Registration Board of Victoria and for membership of the Australian Psychological Society. Students can pursue this pathway through our fully-accredited programs.

The Faculty offers a range of competitive industry experience options through our Industry Cadetship and Integrated Business Learning programs and these vary by course and campus of enrolment. See details at
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scitecheng/

Handbook

Major areas of study

Additional studies at the Melbourne (Bundoora) and Bendigo campuses can include biological sciences, sociology, philosophy, linguistics, mathematics, statistics, legal studies, politics, computer science, accounting and economics. Additional studies at the Albury-Wodonga campus can include biological sciences, Asian studies, business studies (including business statistics), drama, history, Indonesian/Malay, legal studies, sociology and politics.

Overseas study opportunities

Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information

Application

Visit our How to Apply website for details on preparing an application.

Tuition fee (AUD)

20,600

Tuition fees are for 2009 only. The University reserves the right to increase fees on an annual basis. Fees will not normally rise above 7%

English language requirements

Successful completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at undergraduate (EFS5 (60%) UG) level conducted by La Trobe University Language Centre; or

IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or

TOEFL Paper-based Test: a minimum score of 550 with a score of 5 or better in the Test of Written English; or

TOEFL Computer-based Test: a minimum score of 213 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or

TOEFL Internet-based Test: a minimum score of 80 with no individual score less than 20; or

Satisfactory completion of an English language subject at Year 12 or equivalent level. This must have been completed in the last two years and at an academic level acceptable to the University; or

Approved equivalent.

Academic entry requirements

LTU Foundation Studies - 73
Aust. Yr 12 (ENTER) 2008 (indicative only) - 73.35
International Baccalaureate - 25
Cambridge A Levels/STPM - 7
Sri Lankan A Levels - BBC
MICSS (UEC) - 4A 2B
Canada Secondary School (or CPU) - 73
Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - 3.7
Sweden Slutbetyg - G/VG
All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - 73
Vietnam (Year 12) - 8.5
National (China) Gao Kao - Faculty assessed
Shanghai (China) Gao Kao - Faculty assessed
Guangzhou (China) Gao Kao - Faculty assessed
Thailand (Matayoma 6) - GPA 2.8
GAC Cert. IV - GPA 2.5

If you do not meet these entry requirements you might be interested in La Trobe's <b> Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs</b>, which provide an alternative pathway to La Trobe's undergraduate program. For more information please visit the International College website.

Special requirements

Applicants for this course must also complete a Supplementary Application form available from our website .

Semester starts

Semester 1 (March)

For actual course commencement dates, please visit the calendar

Career opportunities

Psychologists work in areas such as clinical and health psychology, involving diagnosis, therapy, teaching and/or research in clinics, hospitals or special schools. They also offer guidance or counselling for educational, vocational or personal problems. Increasingly, opportunities are developing in commerce and industry, in human resources management, market research and the public sector.

Professional recognition

In Australia, professional standards in psychology are set by the various State Registration Boards (who register psychologists) and by the Australian Psychological Society (APS), membership of which provides professional recognition.

Graduates must complete a suitable fourth year program, such as Honours, to qualify for associate membership of the APS. The three-year sequence is accredited by the APS for further education purposes and graduates are eligible to apply for enrolment into a number of specialised postgraduate diploma courses. Eligibility for membership of the APS and for registration in Victoria as a psychologist, requires at least two more years of appropriate study beyond fourth year, such as completion of a Master of Psychology or a Doctor of Psychology professional training program.

Course URL

http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scitecheng/

Contact information

Online enquiry
Future students: 61 3 9627 4805
In Australia: 1800 619 768 freecall
Current students and enquires relating to submitted applications:
61 3 9479 1199
international@latrobe.edu.au