Graduate Certificate of Psychological Science (James Cook University)
Course Information
Description
Course overview
James Cook University’s Graduate Certificate of Psychological Science provides broad-based psychological knowledge and skills to facilitate academic and career transitions.
The programme is designed for first degree holders in areas other than psychology who wish to either widen their skillset or embark on further postgraduate study in the psychological sciences. Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Psychological Science allows individuals from a non-psychology background to enrol in James Cook University’s Master of Psychological Science (Majoring in Business Psychology).
Students can expect thorough and efficient coverage of major areas of psychology, as well as a firm grounding in analytic and research methods. The programme has a strong focus on application of theory to problem-solving across a range of industries and professions.
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
- Completion of an AQF level 7 bachelor degree in any field other than psychology at this or another university.
- 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.
For further information please email us at admissions-singapore@jcu.edu.au
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.
Career Opportunities
The Graduate Certificate of Psychological Science equips learners with psychological knowledge and skills that can be applied in many professional settings. The programme also enables entry to Master’s programmes requiring a cognate Bachelor degree for entry, such as James Cook University’s Master of Psychological Science (Majoring in Business Psychology).
Modules
Course Structure
3 trimesters per year
Study Program
Students are required to complete 4 subjects (12 credit points):
- Biological, Behavioural, and Cognitive Psychology
- Social and Organisational Psychology
- Individual Differences and Lifespan Development
- Foundations of Research Methods and Statistics
