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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Psychological Science

Course code: #40099

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Psychological Science

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $42,780 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    3 years

  • PSW

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    60.6 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    095149D

Options
Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 31-January-2024 2024-01-31
Winter-July 30-June-2024 2024-06-30
Fall-February 31-January-2025 2025-01-31
Winter-July 30-June-2025 2025-06-30

Overview

Bachelor of Psychological Science

This program at the University of Newcastle is for those who are interested in using science to understand people. 

Be inspired to build new knowledge and discover new things using a variety of scientific methods.

Cover a broad range of areas such as mental illness, interventions, the biology of the brain, child development and aging, memory, and decision-making. 

Undertake pre-professional courses each year, preparing you for professional practice. 

They include guest lectures from practising psychologists, problem-based workshops and video material to provide an accurate picture of the range of areas within psychology.

This fascinating and evolving field will prepare you to work in a broad range of industries where you can positively impact the lives of others.

 

Work Integrated Learning

Work-integrated learning opportunities can be sought with Research labs, the University of Newcastle Psychology Community Clinic, external agencies, and with Industry Partners.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$50,649

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $8,916
Accommodation 1 bed room $7,869
Tuition 1 person $42,780

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic transcript
  • Completion certificate
  • Evidence of English proficiency
  • Passport biometric page
  • For programs requiring work experience, a curriculum vitae (CV)/resume and/or letters of work experience are recommended.

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

7
7
listening
7
writing
7
speaking
7
reading

TOEFL

94
24
listening
27
writing
23
speaking
24
reading

PTE

65
68
listening
68
writing
68
speaking
68
reading

Cambridge

185
185
listening
185
writing
185
speaking
185
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

English language skills test equivalence:  

IELTS: 7.0 with no subtest less than 7.0 

TOEFL IBT: 94-101 with a Writing score of 27-28, Speaking 23, Reading 24-26, and Listening 24-26

PTE: 65-72 with all bands 68

Cambridge: 185 - 190 with all bands 185

The University of Newcastle offers a wide range of intensive English language programs to help students achieve their goal of studying at the University of Newcastle.

Course NameDurationEntry RequirementsLead to
English Language Bridging - Elementary10 weeksIELTS 4.0Intermediate
English Language Bridging - Intermediate10 weeksIELTS 5.0Upper-Intermediate
English Language Bridging - Upper-Intermediate10 weeksIELTS 5.5Advanced English 
Advanced (EAP)10 weeksIELTS 6.0Undergraduate & Postgraduate Coursework Program

Students with an offer for Undergraduate programs may enter Upper Intermediate English with an IELTS score of 5.0 Upper-Intermediate.

Students with an offer for Undergraduate programs may enter this course with an IELTS score of 5.5.


Academic background and requirement

Entry requirements:

Senior secondary school qualification

 

Recommended studies:

HSC Biology or equivalent

 

GPA:

China:

China (Peoples’ Republic) National Entrance Examination (Gaokao): 455    out of 750   (60.6%)

 

India:

  • All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE): 9
  • Indian School Certificate (CISCE): 75
  • Board of Intermediate Education Andhra Pradesh - Intermediate Public Examination: 70
  • Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board - Higher Secondary Certificate Examination: 70
  • Government of Karnataka Department of Pre-University Education - Second Year PreUniversity Examination: 70

 

 

Foundation Studies

The University of Newcastle College of International Education Foundation Studies Program can be completed in either two or three trimesters and is designed to prepare international students for university study, both academically and socially. 

Career opportunities

  • careers counsellor
  • caseworker
  • juvenile justice officer
  • market researcher
  • mediator
  • practising psychologist

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