Psychological Science
This course information is for local students only
Year
2010
Award
Bachelor of Psychological Science
Length
3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Campuses
Melbourne (Bundoora), Bendigo, Albury-Wodonga
Course description
This course prepares students for professional training in psychology, for careers in education, human resource management, mental health, human services and marketing, or for further studies through research. Please note that the degree alone does not qualify graduates to work as psychologists. Further education, training and supervised experience is required for profssional registration (see Professional Recognition, below); however, students can pursue this pathway through La Trobe's fully accredited programs.
Students who perform at a high standard may apply for Honours; on successful completion of the Honours year, they will graduate with a Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours). Honours is currently offered only at the Melbourne (Bundoora) campus, although students from the Bendigo and Albury-Wodonga campus may apply.
Course structure
Students can combine a wide choice of electives from arts, business and legal studies subjects, or from other science subjects, 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, and learning, personality, testing and assessment.
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
Melbourne (Bundoora) and Bendigo: VTAC
Albury-Wodonga: VTAC/UAC
Fee type
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
Scholarships
Applicants who are Australian citizens or who hold permanent humanitarian visas are eligible for a range of University-wide scholarships, including Commonwealth Scholarships. For details please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/prospective/uniwide/index.htmlMiddle Band
Successful completion of the following facilitates an additional 1.5 aggregate points per study, to a maximum of 3 points: Biology, Health and Human Development, Information Technology (any), Mathematical Methods, Specialist Mathematics, Psychology or any Science study. Re-ranking is also based on criteria associated with the La Trobe University Rural and Regional Student Access Scheme, and performance in prerequisite studies.
Selection
Melbourne (Bundoora): ENTER 73.60
Bendigo: ENTER 57.00
Albury-Wodonga: ENTER 56.05
Extra requirements
Mature-Age Entry: Multiple Choice STAT and other requirements. Call 1300 135 045 for more information.
Non-Year 12 applicants may complete the VTAC Pi form, and may also be required to complete a maths test or bridging program. Contact (03) 9479 2591 or sci.tech@latrobe.edu.au for more information.
Prerequisites
VCE Units 3 & 4: English (any).
NSW HSC: satisfy English requirements.
Semester starts
Semester 1 (March)
Career opportunities
Graduates can work in clinical psychology, involving diagnosis and therapy; teaching; research in clinics, psychiatric hospitals or special schools; and guidance or counselling for educational, vocational or personal problems. Employment opportunities are also expanding across in human resources management, market research and the public sector.
Professional recognition
Eligibility for registration in Victoria as a psychologist and membership of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) requires at least two years' appropriate study beyond fourth year, such as completion of a Master of Psychology or a Doctor of Psychology. However, completion of fourth-year course accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) enables associate membership of the APS.
This course is accredited by the APAC, and graduates are eligible to apply for APAC-accredited fourth-year courses, such as the Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) at La Trobe.
Course URL
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scitecheng/prospective/undergraduate
Contact information
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School of Psychological Sciences
Melbourne (Bundoora):
T (03) 9479 1590
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Bendigo:
T (03) 5444 7440
W www.latrobe.edu.au/psy/bendigo
Albury-Wodonga:
T (02) 6024 9895
W www.latrobe.edu.au/psy/aw
All students may pay a
Voluntary General Service Fee.
Most international students must pay for
Overseas Student Health Cover