Master of Psychology
Information valid for students commencing in 2011.
Course Code | 102304 |
Version | 1 |
Faculty | Arts, Education and Social Sciences |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Entry requirements for this course are consistent with the Pathways to Qualifications in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Guidelines for Masters degrees. Completion of a first or second class honours degree from a course accredited by the Australian Psychological Society or equivalent qualification from an overseas institution; or Completion of four year degree or a postgraduate diploma from a course accredited by the Australian Psychological Society, achieved at a level at least equivalent to a second class honours degree; or Adequate experience and/or training and academic competence to succeed in the course. |
Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements | Students of non English speaking backgrounds must have an adequate English language capacity assessed under the Australian International English Language Testing System. An IELTS score of 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5 is required (Band 1 at JCU). |
Additional selection requirements | Candidates must satisfy the Selection Committee as to their personal suitability for a professional career in psychology. |
Special admission requirements | Applications are considered by a Selection Committee comprising the Head of the School of Psychology, the Director of Professional Programs and at least one other member of the Psychology staff. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 48 credit points as per course structure |
Additional course rules | The research component of the course shall be managed in compliance with the University Requirements - Masters by Research. |
Additional completion requirements | Candidates may be excluded from continuing if they are awarded less than a Pass grade on two occasions during their course of study. |
Learning outcomes | Characteristics of learning outcomes for this course are consistent with those outlined in the Masters Guideline in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). |
Course Structure
Select a major from the table below.
Majors
Type of major | Single Mandatory |
Credit points in major | 48 |
Special requirements | Nil |
MAJOR | AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Townsville Singapore | ||
Townsville |
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Singapore | |
Townsville |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 2 years full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 5 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 1 year |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | Yes Further information about placements can be found at Enrolment Policy – Coursework Students. Candidates may be required to undertake placements away from the campus at which they are enrolled at their own expense. |
Special assessment requirements | Refer to Review of a Student’s Suitability to Continue a Course Involving Placement policy. |
Accreditation requirements | Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Not applicable |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Candidates may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning policy associated procedures. |
Maximum allowed | 12 credit points, unless part of an approved articulation process |
Currency | Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 15 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the candidate has not completed this course. |
Other restrictions | Candidates who are granted full advanced standing for either a postgraduate certificate or a postgraduate diploma of psychology shall be required to surrender that award prior to graduating from this course. |
Award Details
Inclusion of majors on testamur | The major studied shall appear on the testamur |
Exit with lesser award | Candidates who exit the course prior to completion, and have completed the appropriate subjects, may be eligible to receive any postgraduate certificate or a postgraduate diploma in psychology offered by the Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences. |
Course articulation | Candidates who complete this course are eligible for entry to the Doctor of Psychology, and may be granted advanced standing for all subjects completed under this course. |