Bachelor of Arts (Majoring in Psychology Studies) (James Cook University)

Entry Requirements

• The entry requirements differ from country to country, but in general applicants must have satisfactorily completed 12 years of schooling or equivalent.
• Successful completion of the James Cook University Foundation Program will also satisfy the entry requirement.

Pre-requisite

• Successful completion of English Language subject or any language rich subject deemed comparable to Australian standards on a case-by-case basis which includes GCE A level Grade D or higher in English or any language rich subject, GCE AS level Grade C or higher in English or any language rich subject, or GCE O level Grade C or higher in English subject.

English Requirements

• Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of IELTS 6 (no component lower than 6.0) / TOEFL (Internet Based) 74 (no component less than 18) / Pearson PTE Academic 52 (no component less than 52); or
• Satisfactory completion of James Cook University Singapore English Language Preparatory Program (ELPP); or
• Successful completion of other qualifications completed in English Language deemed comparable to Australian standards on a case-by-case basis in accordance to JCU admissions guidelines.

Advanced Standing

• Students may apply for exemption for previous tertiary study where appropriate in accordance with the Advanced Standing and Articulation policy and associated procedures. Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course.

Attendance Requirements

• International students holding a valid Student’s Pass are required to attend at least 90% of scheduled classes per month. Failure to attend classes is a breach of the student visa conditions. Being absent from classes for a continuous period of seven days or more, or attendance falling below  90% without valid reasons will result in the student needing to surrender their Student’s Pass for cancellation.
• Domestic students must attend at least 75% of the scheduled lecture and tutorial activities to be eligible for assessment.

Graduates of this major can pursue a diverse range of careers in government and human services organisations, business corporations, and the health sector as well as in media, market research, advertising, public relations and human resources.

BA Course Structure

Core Subjects (Level 1)

• Time, Truth, and the Human Condition
• Our Space: Networks, Narrative and the Making of Place

+ Core Subject (Level 3): Arts Edge

+ Options: Select 3 Arts and Social Sciences subjects of Level 1, 2 or 3

                    Select 3 Arts and Social Sciences subjects of Level 2 or 3    

+ Anthropology: Cultural Diversity in Global Perspective

+ Select 2 level 3 Arts and Social Science subjects

+ Select the Psychology Studies major (8 subjects)

+ Select 4 any undergraduate subjects

Psychology Studies Major

Core

• Exploring Psychology from Brain to Practice
• Exploring Psychology from Perception to Reality

+ Select 3 level 2 subjects from List 1:

List 1

• Intercultural Psychology & Cross Cultural Communication
• Behavioural Neuroscience: Understanding the brain and its link with Behaviour
• Introduction to Research Methods and Data Analysis
• Connecting Social, Psychological and Physical Health
• Through the Looking Glass: Development across the Lifespan
• Experimental Investigation and Analysis of Behaviour
• The World around Us: Environmental Psychology
• Intersections of Psychology and Law: Forensic Psychology
• Learning Processes, Behaviour and Performance
• Memory and Cognition

+ Select 3 level 3 subjects from List 2:

List 2

• Psychological Research Methods and Interpretation
• Social Psychology in Everyday Life
• Mining the Mind: Psychopathology
• Counselling Principles and Practice for Diverse Environments
• Psychological Assessment in Action
• Personality Psychology: Decoding the Mysteries of Humans
• Population Clinical Health Promotion and Communication
• Historical Narratives: Foundations of Modern Psychology

Must successfully complete 4 subjects at level 1 before attempting any level 2 or 3 subject