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Master of Science (Psychology)
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Master of Science (Psychology) |
Abbreviation: |
MSc(Psyc) |
Home Faculty |
Health and Behavioural Sciences |
Duration: |
1 year full-time or part-time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: |
48 |
Delivery Mode: |
On-campus |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
574_7 |
CRICOS Code: |
048497G |
Overview
This program is available to applicants with a major study in Psychology. Because the APS reserves the name 'Masters' for 5th and 6th year courses, this course is not accredited by the Australian Psychological Society. It is thus not suitable for Australian students who intend to proceed further with APS accredited professional training. The program structure allows international students to tailor their studies to suit the requirements of the profession in their own countries.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
A Bachelors degree of at least three years duration with a major in Psychology from a recognised tertiary institution (or equivalent) is required for entry. Entry to the course is competitive and is based on academic qualifications. For the purposes of entry we use the average of the marks from all subjects in the student's accredited psychology major.
International students are required to have achieved an overall IELTS score of 6.5, with at least 6.0 in all bands reading, writing, speaking and listening.
Course Requirements
The Master of Science (Psychology) requires the successful completion of 48 credit points of subjects in accordance with the table below.
Subject Code |
Subject Name |
Session |
Credit Points |
GHMC979 |
Major Research Project |
Annual |
18 |
GHMC985 |
Principles and Practices of Psychological Assessment |
Annual |
6 |
GHMC988 |
Contemporary Issues for Professional and Research Psychologists |
Autumn |
6 |
GHMC989 |
Advanced Abnormal Psychology |
Spring |
6 |
Plus two electives chosen from the following: | |||
GHMB932 |
Principles and Practices of Psychosocial Rehabilitation |
Autumn |
6 |
GHMB934 |
Assessment and Diagnosis in Mental Health |
Autumn |
6 |
GHMC978 |
Child and Adolescent Psychology |
Autumn |
6 |
GHMD983 |
Statistics in Health Research |
Autumn |
6 |
GHMB935 |
Case Management in Mental Health |
Spring |
6 |
GHMC984 |
Social Psychology and Health |
Spring |
6 |
Further Information
Dr Amy Chan
4th Year Psychology Coordinator
+61 2 4221 4468
amy_chan @uow.edu.au