Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
0.5 years full-time; 1 year part-time
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Location
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Placements
No
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ATAR
40
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Inherent Requirements
No
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score 6.0
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
CertPsychSc
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Course code
2004630
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Credit points
48
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Equivalent units
4
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Indicative Fee
Overview
If you are interested in human behaviour and the science behind it, the Undergraduate Certificate in Psychological Science is an excellent place to start your studies.
This course provides you with a foundational knowledge of the health sciences and an introduction to the concepts, ethics and research as it applies to the discipline of psychology.
Graduates of this course are eligible for entry and up to four units of credit towards the Diploma of Health (Psychological Science) or the Bachelor of Psychological Science. Subsequent postgraduate studies are necessary to become a registered psychologist.
Course Learning Outcome |
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GA1: Intellectual rigour . |
GA2: Creativity . |
GA3: Ethical practice . |
GA4: Knowledge of a discipline demonstrate an understanding of foundational scientific concepts that are essential for successful university study in Psychological Science |
GA5: Lifelong learning apply independent learning and self-management strategies to university studies |
GA6: Communication and social skills identify and use different forms of communication relevant to Psychological Science |
GA7: Cultural competence . |
Core units:
- Language and Learning in your Discipline
- Introduction to Science for Health Professions
Elective units (Choose two from the following):
- Introduction to Psychological Investigation
- The Australian Health Care System
- Introduction to Psychology I
- Fundamentals of Career Success in Psychology.
Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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Coffs Harbour | Term 1 , Term 3 | N/A | N/A |
Gold Coast | Term 1 , Term 3 | N/A | N/A |
Online | Term 1 , Term 3 | N/A | N/A |
Requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.
Entry requirements
Applicants for admission to candidature to the Undergraduate Certificate in Psychological Science must have an assessable entry qualification from a country where English is the main language and where the medium of instruction for that qualification was English, or have completed an International English Language Test (or comparable test scores*) with:
- a minimum overall score of 5.5 minimum score of 5.0 in each subtest (or comparable test scores*), except for writing with a minimum score of 5.5
Language requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
Category | Score |
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Overall | 6.0 |
Listening | minimum 5.5 |
Reading | minimum 5.5 |
Speaking | minimum 5.5 |
Writing | minimum 5.5 |
Course requirements
To be eligible to receive the Undergraduate Certificate in Psychological Science, students must complete the equivalent of 4 units (48 credit points), comprising:
- 2 core units (24 credit points) and
- 2 option units (24 credit points)
Exit Pathway
Students admitted to the Bachelor of Psychological Science may be eligible to exit with the Undergraduate Certificate in Psychological Science after completing 4 approved core units (48 credit points) from the Bachelor of Psychological Science.
Course structure
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.
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Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award |
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EDUC1001 | Language and Learning in your Discipline |
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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HLTH1001 | Introduction to Science for Health Professions |
Term1,3,5
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Option Unit |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Notes | |||
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EDUC1001 | Language and Learning in your Discipline | ||||
HLTH1001 | Introduction to Science for Health Professions | ||||
Select two (2) units (24 credit points) from the following: | |||||
PSYC1002 | Psychology Foundations: Self and Situation | ||||
PSYC1009 | Introducing Health Psychology | ||||
PSYC1010 | Positive Psychology | ||||
HLTH1005 | Understanding Wellbeing and Mental Health | ||||
Bachelor of Psychological Science Early Exit Pathway |
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To be eligible to exit from the Bachelor of Psychological Science with the Undergraduate Certificate in Psychological Science, complete four core units from the Bachelor of Psychological Science including at least one of the following units: | |||||
PSYC1001 | Psychology Foundations: Brain and Cognition | ||||
PSYC1002 | Psychology Foundations: Self and Situation | ||||
PSYC1010 | Positive Psychology |