Master of Psychological Science (36 credit points)
Handbook year | Information valid for students commencing in 2023 |
Course code | 119304 |
Course type | Master (Coursework) (AQF Level 9) |
Owner | Academy |
College | Healthcare Sciences |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Completion of an AQF level 7 psychology-based bachelor degree at this or another University within the past 10 years; or Other qualifications/experience deemed to be equivalent, as approved by the Deputy-Vice Chancellor, Division of Tropical Health and Medicine. |
Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 1 – Schedule II of the 番茄社区 Admissions Policy. |
Additional selection | Information published by 番茄社区 or otherwise made available to students when applying, may specify additional criteria to be considered in ranking applicants in order of merit if the number of applications exceeds a quota or other limit on the places made available for the course. Information provided by applicants during the application process and any other information obtained by 番茄社区 in the application process may be used by 番茄社区 to rank applicants in order of merit by reference to those additional criteria. |
Special admission requirements | Candidates will need to ensure that they have reliable access to internet services and computing resources. Candidates that do not meet the course pre-requisites may be given a packaged offer, with entry into the Master of Psychological Science contingent upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Psychological Science. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 36 credit points as per course structure |
Course learning outcomes | On successful completion of Master of Psychological Science, graduates will be able to:
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Inherent Requirements
Inherent Requirements | Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University's learning, assessment, and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession. For more information please visit: Postgraduate Psychology. |
Reasonable adjustments | All 番茄社区 students have the opportunity to demonstrate, with reasonable adjustments where applicable, the inherent requirements for their course. For more information please visit: Student Disability Policy and Procedure. |
Course Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
PY5401:03 Leadership, Creativity and Innovation
PY5402:03 Persuasion and Communication Skills
PY5403:03 Contemporary Skills for Professionals
PY5404:03 Research Methods for Project Planning and Evaluation
PY5405:06 Major Project
PLUS
Select a major from Table A
TABLE A (Majors)
Type of major | Mandatory |
Credit points in major | 18 credit points |
MAJOR | AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
番茄社区 Singapore |
Location
LOCATION | NOTES |
番茄社区 Singapore | |
External | Not offered 2023 |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 1 year full-time (4 subjects per trimester) or part-time equivalent |
Maximum time to complete | 4 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 1 year |
Progression
Course progression | Students enrolled in the packaged Graduate Certificate of Psychological Science-Master of Psychological Science, must complete all requirements of the Graduate Certificate of Psychological Science prior to commencing the Master of Psychological Science. |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Course includes mandatory fieldwork | No |
Special assessment | Nil |
Professional accreditation | Nil |
Supplementary exam for | Not applicable |
Credit
Eligibility | Students may apply for credit for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Credit Transfer Procedure |
Maximum allowed | 18 credit points |
Currency | Credit will be granted only for subjects completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course |
Expiry | Credit gained for any subject shall be cancelled 14 years after the date of the examination upon which the credit is based if, by then, the student has not completed this course. |
Other restrictions | Not applicable |
Award Details
Award title | MASTER OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE |
Approved abbreviation | MPsychSc |
Inclusion of majors on | Majors will appear on the testamur |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Students admitted to the packaged Graduate Certificate of Psychological Science-Master of Psychological Science, must complete all requirements of the Graduate Certificate of Psychological Science prior to commencing the Master of Psychological Science. |
Special awards | Students may receive an Award of Recognition in accordance with the Recognition of Academic Excellence Procedure |