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Degree

Bachelor of Psychological Science (Advanced)

Course code: #40211

bachelor

Degree

Bachelor of Psychological Science (Advanced)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $43,225 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    3 years

  • PSW

    4 years

  • Min GPA

    84.8 out of 100

  • CRICOS Code

    0100474

Highlights
Practical Experience

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start & deadline Deadline
Fall-February 31-January-2023 2023-01-31
Fall-February 31-January-2024 2024-01-31

Overview

Bachelor of Psychological Science (Advanced)

The University of Newcastle's Bachelor of Psychological Science (Advanced) is for those interested in using science to understand how people think, feel and behave

This degree at The University of Newcastle is for those inspired to build new knowledge and discover new things using various scientific methods.

This degree will not only help you deepen your understanding of theoretical methodologies. 

But with opportunities to participate in work-integrated and project-based learning, you’ll develop valuable connections with industry and other professionals to improve employment outcomes when you graduate. 

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.

 

Practical experience:

The degree includes a pre-professional strand of courses each year, which will help you prepare for professional practice

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

If you choose to do the fourth year of Honour, you will conduct a major research project on a specific area of psychology. 

This gives you practical, hands-on research experience - an essential part of the psychology discipline.

Additional work-integrated learning and research-integrated learning opportunities may include: 

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$52,425

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $8,616
Accommodation 1 bed room $9,200
Tuition 1 person $43,225

Hourly wage

Min wage

21.38 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 40 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 6

TOEFL IBT: 60-78 with a Writing score of 21-23, Speaking 18-19, Reading 13-18, and Listening 12-19

PTE: 50-57 with all bands 54

Cambridge: 169 -175  with all bands 169

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 5.0Upper-Intermediate

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


Academic background and requirement

Assumed Knowledge:

  • HSC Mathematics Advanced or equivalent

 

Recommended Studies:

  • HSC Biology or equivalent

 

Entry requirements:

Admission to undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC), the highest educational award in New South Wales schools. 

 

GPA:

China:

China (Peoples’ Republic) National Entrance Examination (Gaokao): 636    out of 750   (84.8%)

 

India:

  • All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE): 18.5
  • Indian School Certificate (CISCE): 96
  • Board of Intermediate Education Andhra Pradesh - Intermediate Public Examination: 95
  • Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board - Higher Secondary Certificate Examination: 95
  • Government of Karnataka Department of Pre-University Education - Second Year PreUniversity Examination: 95

 

Canada:

  • Ontario Secondary School Canada: 87

 

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

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