Diploma of Health Sciences (Stage 2) Psychology
Psychology encompasses all aspects of human behaviour, using tested theoretical frameworks to examine, explain and predict what we do as individuals and in groups. Graduates of the four-year program are eligible to apply for associate membership of the Australian Psychological Society (APS).
Leading to
Bachelor of Psychology
Students must complete the following core units:
Core Units
Brain & Behaviour
Evidence Informed Health Practice
Foundations for Professional Health Practice
Foundations of Psychology
Human Structure & Function
Indigenous Cultures & Health Behaviours
Introduction to Psychology
Science & Professional Practice in Psychology
Campus Information
Bentley
Building 205, Curtin Bentley Campus, Kent Street, Bentley WA 6102, Australia
Intakes
- Feb
- June
- Oct
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Careers include
Psychologist
Drug & Alcohol Counsellor
Counselling Psychologist*
Clinical Psychologist*
PSW Opportunity
Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.
- Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
- Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
- Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
- The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants
Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:
- Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
- Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
- Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
- PhD students can stay upto 4 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
All Stage 1 Diplomas:
10 + 1 with 50%/10+1 with 55% (Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy)
Diplomas of Built Environment, Commerce, Arts & Creative Industries and Information Technology:
10+2 with 55% from 4 academic subjects
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
5.5 (no band below 5.0)
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
iBT 52 (R4, L4, S14, W14)
Pearson Test of English - Academic (PTE-A)
54 (no skill < 48)
- Course Code: 087942A
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
41900 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: N/A
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