Master of Psychological Science

Handbook year	2021
Course code	119304
Course type	Master (Coursework) (AQF Level 9)
Owner	Division of Tropical Health and Medicine
College	Healthcare Sciences

Award 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 JCU Admissions Policy.
Additional selection requirements	Information published by JCU 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 JCU in the application process may be used by JCU 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.

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: Integrate and apply an advanced body of knowledge, including recent developments in the field of psychological science in a range of contexts for practice and scholarship Employ cognitive and technical skills to investigate, analyse, synthesise and evaluate complex information, data, and theories. Apply creative and strategic thinking skills, initiative, and professional judgement to identify and solve novel or complex problems in professional and community-based settings Work independently and collaboratively to design and evaluate sustainable and culturally appropriate initiatives within legal and ethical frameworks for professional and community-based settings Apply mastery of disciplinary theoretical knowledge and knowledge of research and evaluation principles and methods to independently plan and conduct a substantial project Justify and convey propositions, strategies, recommendations, conclusions and professional decisions through advanced oral and written communication to specialist and non-specialist audiences Reflect critically on theory and practice with accountability for future professional development.

Inherent requirements	Inherent requirements are the fundamental abilities, attributes, skills and behaviours needed to complete the learning outcomes of a course while preserving the academic integrity of the university’s learning, assessment and accreditation processes. Students and prospective students must be able to demonstrate that they have acquired or have the ability to acquire the inherent requirements for their degree. For more information refer to Inherent Requirements page.
Reasonable adjustments	Reasonable adjustments may be made to assist students manage additional circumstances impacting on their studies provided these do not change the academic integrity of a degree. Reasonable adjustments do not alter the need to be able to demonstrate the inherent requirements of the course.

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

Type of major	Mandatory
Credit points in major	18 credit points

MAJOR	AVAILABLE AT	NOTES
Business Psychology	Singapore External

Expected time to complete	1 year full-time (4 subjects per trimester) or equivalent part-time study
Maximum time to complete	4 years
Maximum leave of absence	1 year

Course progression requisites	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 requirements	Nil
Professional accreditation requirements	Nil
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade	Nil
Supplementary exam for final subject	Not applicable

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 title	MASTER OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE
Approved abbreviation	MPsychSc
Inclusion of majors on testamur	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	Not applicable