Why Psychology?
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Multiple Pathways - Graduates have the option to pursue a variety of careers such in sectors such as healthcare, social services and business.
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Industry Demand - Demand for registered psychologists continues to grow in schools, public and private hospitals, academic and applied research settings, law courts, prisons, police forces, defence forces, private practice, consulting firms – the list goes on.
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Ready for the future - Graduate with confidence as our experiential learning pedagogy ensures that you have a practical, hands-on education.
Bachelor of Psychological Science
Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)
Graduate Diploma of Psychology
Course Preview
Subject
Bachelor of Psychological Science
Course Structure
3 trimesters per year
Study Program
Students are required to complete 24 subjects (72 credit points) based on availability and scheduling.
Level 1
Core Subjects
- Exploring Psychology: From brain to practice
- Exploring Psychology: From perception to reality
- Critical Thinking in Psychology: How to think about
weird things - Communicating Psychology: Listening, Translating and
Disseminating
Select 4 any undergraduate subjects
Level 2
Core Subjects
- Introduction to Research Methods and Data Analysis
- Experimental Investigation and Analysis of Behaviour
- Psychological Neuroscience
- Through the Looking Glass: Development across the Lifespan
- Learning Processes, Behaviour and Performance
- Memory and Cognition
Level 3
Core Subject
Psychological Research Methods and Interpretation
Social Psychology in Everyday Life
Mining the Mind: Psychopathology
Psychological Assessment in Action
Personality Psychology: Decoding the Mysteries of Humans
*Master Schedule of Subjects is the list of subjects offered at the Singapore campus of James Cook University which can be studied towards an award of the university
Subject Lists
Select 2 specified Psychology level 2 subjects from List 1
- Connecting Social, Psychological and Physical Health
- The World Around Us: Environmental Psychology
- Intersections of Psychology and Law: Forensic Psychology
- Intercultural Psychology and Cross Cultural Communication
Select 3 specified Psychology level subjects from List 2
- Counselling Principles and Practice for Diverse Environments
- Working It: Psychology in the Work Force
- Cognitive Neuroscience: The Biology of Mind
- Sensing and Interpreting the World: A psychological perspective
- Population Clinical Health Promotion and Communication
- Psychology: Now and the Future
Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)
Course Structure
3 trimesters per year
Study Program
Students are required to complete 6 core subjects (24 credit points) based on availability and scheduling.
- Psychology Thesis Part 1 of 2
- Psychology Thesis Part 2 of 2
- Ethics for research and professional evidence-based practice
- Design and Analysis for Research
- Operationalising the Scientific Practitioner Model
- Psychology: Now and the Future
Graduate Diploma of Psychology
Course Structure
3 trimesters per year
Study Program
Students are required to complete 6 core subjects (24 credit points) based on availability and scheduling.
- Group Project Part 1 of 2
- Group Project Part 2 of 2
- Ethics for research and professional evidence-based practice
- Design and Analysis for Research
- Operationalising the Scientific Practitioner Model
- Psychology: Now and the Future
Eligibility and Requirements
Bachelor of Psychological Science
Entry Requirements
- The entry requirements differ from country to country but in general applicants must have satisfactorily completed 12 years of schooling or equivalent
- Successful completion of the James Cook University Foundation Program will also satisfy the entry requirement.
Pre-requisite
- Successful completion of English Language subject or any language rich subject deemed comparable to Australian standards on a case-by-case basis which includes GCE A level Grade D or higher in English or any language rich subject, GCE AS level Grade C or higher in English or any language rich subject, or GCE O level Grade C or higher in English subject.
English Requirements
- Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of IELTS 6 (no component lower than 6.0) / TOEFL (Internet Based) 74 (no component less than 18) / Pearson PTE Academic 52 (no component less than 52); or
- Satisfactory completion of James Cook University Singapore English Language Preparatory Program (ELPP); or
- Successful completion of other qualifications completed in English Language deemed comparable to Australian standards within the last two years on a case-by-case basis
Advanced Standing
Advanced standing of up to 8 subjects will be granted upon successful completion of the James Cook University Diploma of Higher Education (Majoring in Psychological Science).
Students may apply for exemption for previous tertiary study where appropriate in accordance with the Advanced Standing and Articulation policy and associated procedures. Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course.
Attendance Requirements
International students holding a valid Student's Pass are required to attend at least 90% of scheduled classes per month. Failure to attend classes is a breach of the student visa conditions. Being absent from classes for a continuous period of seven days or more, or attendance falling below 90% without valid reasons will result in the student needing to surrender their Student's Pass for cancellation.
Domestic students must attend at least 75% of the scheduled lecture and tutorial activities to be eligible for assessment.
Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)
Entry Requirements
- Completion of an AQF Level 7 bachelor degree that includes an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council approved three-year sequence in psychology completed within the past 10 years; and a minimum program GPA of 5.5
- Completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council approved bridging degree that achieves foundational competencies within the past 10 years; and a minimum program GPA of 5.5; o
- Other qualifications recognised by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the Division of Tropical Health and Medicine as equivalent to the above.
Pre-requisite
- Successful completion of English Language subject or any language rich subject deemed comparable to Australian standards on a case-by-case basis which includes GCE A level Grade D or higher in English or any language rich subject, GCE AS level Grade C or higher in English or any language rich subject, or GCE O level Grade C or higher in English subject.
English Requirements
- Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of IELTS 6 (no component lower than 6.0) / TOEFL (Internet Based) 74 (no component less than 18) / Pearson PTE Academic 52 (no component less than 52); or
- Satisfactory completion of James Cook University Singapore English Language Preparatory Program (ELPP); or
- Successful completion of other qualifications completed in English Language deemed comparable to Australian standards within the last two years on a case-by-case basis
Attendance Requirements
International students holding a valid Student’s Pass are required to attend at least 90% of scheduled classes per month. Failure to attend classes is a breach of the student visa conditions. Being absent from classes for a continuous period of seven days or more, or attendance falling below 90% without valid reasons will result in the student needing to surrender their Student's Pass for cancellation.
Domestic students must attend at least 75% of the scheduled lecture and tutorial activities to be eligible for assessment.
Graduate Diploma of Psychology
Entry Requirements
- Completion of an AQF Level 7 bachelor degree that includes an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council approved three-year sequence in Psychology completed within the past 10 years; and a minimum program GPA of 5.0
- Completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council approved bridging degree that achieves foundational competencies within the past 10 years; and a minimum program GPA of 5.0; or
- Other qualifications recognised by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the Division of Tropical Health and Medicine as equivalent to the above.
English Requirements
- Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of IELTS 6 (no component lower than 6.0) / TOEFL (Internet Based) 74 (no component less than 18) / Pearson PTE Academic 52 (no component less than 52); or
- Satisfactory completion of James Cook University Singapore English Language Preparatory Program (ELPP); or
- Successful completion of other qualifications completed in English Language deemed comparable to Australian standards within the last two years on a case-by-case basis
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The Singapore campus of James Cook University will not use or disclose personal information for any purpose other than as advised on this site and take every precaution to protect personal data. Personal information collected will be handled in accordance with the privacy policy of the Singapore campus of James Cook University available at https://www.jcu.edu.sg/privacy.
- Bachelor of Psychology Science
- Bachelor of Psychology Science (Honours)
- Graduate Diploma of Psychology
Course Information
Subjects
Bachelor of Psychological Science
Course Structure
3 trimesters per year
Study Program
Students are required to complete 24 subjects (72 credit points) based on availability and scheduling.
Level 1
Core Subjects
- Exploring Psychology: From brain to practice
- Exploring Psychology: From perception to reality
- Critical Thinking in Psychology: How to think about
weird things - Communicating Psychology: Listening, Translating and
Disseminating
Select 4 any undergraduate subjects
Level 2
Core Subjects
- Introduction to Research Methods and Data Analysis
- Experimental Investigation and Analysis of Behaviour
- Psychological Neuroscience
- Through the Looking Glass: Development across the Lifespan
- Learning Processes, Behaviour and Performance
- Memory and Cognition
Level 3
Core Subject
Psychological Research Methods and Interpretation
Social Psychology in Everyday Life
Mining the Mind: Psychopathology
Psychological Assessment in Action
Personality Psychology: Decoding the Mysteries of Humans
*Master Schedule of Subjects is the list of subjects offered at the Singapore campus of James Cook University which can be studied towards an award of the university
Subject Lists
Select 2 specified Psychology level 2 subjects from List 1
- Connecting Social, Psychological and Physical Health
- The World Around Us: Environmental Psychology
- Intersections of Psychology and Law: Forensic Psychology
- Intercultural Psychology and Cross Cultural Communication
Select 3 specified Psychology level subjects from List 2
- Counselling Principles and Practice for Diverse Environments
- Working It: Psychology in the Work Force
- Cognitive Neuroscience: The Biology of Mind
- Sensing and Interpreting the World: A psychological perspective
- Population Clinical Health Promotion and Communication
- Psychology: Now and the Future
Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)
Course Structure
3 trimesters per year
Study Program
Students are required to complete 6 core subjects (24 credit points) based on availability and scheduling.
- Psychology Thesis Part 1 of 2
- Psychology Thesis Part 2 of 2
- Ethics for research and professional evidence-based practice
- Design and Analysis for Research
- Operationalising the Scientific Practitioner Model
- Psychology: Now and the Future
Graduate Diploma of Psychology
Course Structure
3 trimesters per year
Study Program
Students are required to complete 6 core subjects (24 credit points) based on availability and scheduling.
- Group Project Part 1 of 2
- Group Project Part 2 of 2
- Ethics for research and professional evidence-based practice
- Design and Analysis for Research
- Operationalising the Scientific Practitioner Model
- Psychology: Now and the Future
Eligibility and Requirements
Bachelor of Psychological Science
Entry Requirements
- The entry requirements differ from country to country but in general applicants must have satisfactorily completed 12 years of schooling or equivalent
- Successful completion of the James Cook University Foundation Program will also satisfy the entry requirement.
Pre-requisite
- Successful completion of English Language subject or any language rich subject deemed comparable to Australian standards on a case-by-case basis which includes GCE A level Grade D or higher in English or any language rich subject, GCE AS level Grade C or higher in English or any language rich subject, or GCE O level Grade C or higher in English subject.
English Requirements
- Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of IELTS 6 (no component lower than 6.0) / TOEFL (Internet Based) 74 (no component less than 18) / Pearson PTE Academic 52 (no component less than 52); or
- Satisfactory completion of James Cook University Singapore English Language Preparatory Program (ELPP); or
- Successful completion of other qualifications completed in English Language deemed comparable to Australian standards within the last two years on a case-by-case basis
Advanced Standing
Advanced standing of up to 8 subjects will be granted upon successful completion of the James Cook University Diploma of Higher Education (Majoring in Psychological Science).
Students may apply for exemption for previous tertiary study where appropriate in accordance with the Advanced Standing and Articulation policy and associated procedures. Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course.
Attendance Requirements
International students holding a valid Student's Pass are required to attend at least 90% of scheduled classes per month. Failure to attend classes is a breach of the student visa conditions. Being absent from classes for a continuous period of seven days or more, or attendance falling below 90% without valid reasons will result in the student needing to surrender their Student's Pass for cancellation.
Domestic students must attend at least 75% of the scheduled lecture and tutorial activities to be eligible for assessment.
Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)
Entry Requirements
- Completion of an AQF Level 7 bachelor degree that includes an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council approved three-year sequence in psychology completed within the past 10 years; and a minimum program GPA of 5.5
- Completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council approved bridging degree that achieves foundational competencies within the past 10 years; and a minimum program GPA of 5.5; o
- Other qualifications recognised by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the Division of Tropical Health and Medicine as equivalent to the above.
Pre-requisite
- Successful completion of English Language subject or any language rich subject deemed comparable to Australian standards on a case-by-case basis which includes GCE A level Grade D or higher in English or any language rich subject, GCE AS level Grade C or higher in English or any language rich subject, or GCE O level Grade C or higher in English subject.
English Requirements
- Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of IELTS 6 (no component lower than 6.0) / TOEFL (Internet Based) 74 (no component less than 18) / Pearson PTE Academic 52 (no component less than 52); or
- Satisfactory completion of James Cook University Singapore English Language Preparatory Program (ELPP); or
- Successful completion of other qualifications completed in English Language deemed comparable to Australian standards within the last two years on a case-by-case basis
Attendance Requirements
International students holding a valid Student’s Pass are required to attend at least 90% of scheduled classes per month. Failure to attend classes is a breach of the student visa conditions. Being absent from classes for a continuous period of seven days or more, or attendance falling below 90% without valid reasons will result in the student needing to surrender their Student's Pass for cancellation.
Domestic students must attend at least 75% of the scheduled lecture and tutorial activities to be eligible for assessment.
Graduate Diploma of Psychology
Entry Requirements
- Completion of an AQF Level 7 bachelor degree that includes an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council approved three-year sequence in Psychology completed within the past 10 years; and a minimum program GPA of 5.0
- Completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council approved bridging degree that achieves foundational competencies within the past 10 years; and a minimum program GPA of 5.0; or
- Other qualifications recognised by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the Division of Tropical Health and Medicine as equivalent to the above.
English Requirements
- Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of IELTS 6 (no component lower than 6.0) / TOEFL (Internet Based) 74 (no component less than 18) / Pearson PTE Academic 52 (no component less than 52); or
- Satisfactory completion of James Cook University Singapore English Language Preparatory Program (ELPP); or
- Successful completion of other qualifications completed in English Language deemed comparable to Australian standards within the last two years on a case-by-case basis
Why Psychology?
-
Multiple Pathways - Graduates have the option to pursue a variety of careers such in sectors such as healthcare, social services and business.
-
Industry Demand - Demand for registered psychologists continues to grow in schools, public and private hospitals, academic and applied research settings, law courts, prisons, police forces, defence forces, private practice, consulting firms – the list goes on.
-
Ready for the future - Graduate with confidence as our experiential learning pedagogy ensures that you have a practical, hands-on education.
Register to view the course preview webinar
The Singapore campus of James Cook University will not use or disclose personal information for any purpose other than as advised on this site and take every precaution to protect personal data. Personal information collected will be handled in accordance with the privacy policy of the Singapore campus of James Cook University available at https://www.jcu.edu.sg/privacy.
