BPSOS Bachelor of Psychological Science - Offshore

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Overview

The Bachelor of Psychological Science - Offshore requires 3 years of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time). The course is offered co-jointly by the Department of Psychology at HELP University (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) and the College of Education, Psychology and Social Work at Flinders University. The course is delivered entirely … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Admission requirements

Admission requirements

Aims

The aims of this course are to develop knowledge of the factors influencing human behaviour and experience, and to provide skills for the application of this knowledge to issues in the real world. Graduates will develop core knowledge in psychological theory and research to prepare them for possible entry into an Honours program in psychology.

The course provides comprehensive knowledge of such fields as learning, motivation, personality, emotion, development across the lifespan, social and cultural influences, biological influences, and mental health. Also integral to the course is the development of critical thinking and research skills, and an understanding of the ethical responsibilities of researchers and psychology clinicians.

Professional accreditation and recognition

Professional accreditation

This course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council. Graduates are eligible to apply for Honours in psychology or the Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced). In order to become a psychologist, graduates must then complete two further years of further study/training, for example, a 2-year Master of Psychology, a 1-year Master of Professional Psychology plus internship, or 2 years of supervised practice.

Associations

Honours - 1 year/Bachelor association

Honours - Embedded/Bachelor association

Onshore/Offshore association

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Bachelor of Psychological Science - Offshore