Bachelor of Arts - Psychology with the Diploma of Education
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Overview
Psychology will help you understand how people think, act and feel. It looks at why people behave the way they do and what motivates behaviours and social trends.
You will gain an insight into vital elements of children's learning, social and personality psychology, neuroscience, developmental psychology and cognitive processes. This degree will use scientific methods to study personal and social issues and in particular those related to education.
This degree will prepare you to work in primary or high schools.
Key features
- Join the founding school of Macquarie University.
- Study education with a broader perspective than the classroom.
- Work in a school with a 'Master Teacher' who will mentor you as you plan, prepare and teach lessons.
- Macquarie University's bonus point scheme, Academic Advantage is available with this degree.
Minimum course duration
4 years full-time
Location
North Ryde
UAC Code
300130
Suitable for
Suitable if you wish to pursue a degree in psychology, have an interest in the in psychological aspects of teaching, learning and child development, and want to become a qualified teacher.
HECS Course fee
AUD $5,610 p.a.
Student amenities fee
Information on the Student services and amenities fee
Entry requirements
HSC Mathematics (recommended)
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
What you will study
| General requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points for the degree | 96 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 200 level or above | 60 |
| Completion of a designated People unit | |
| Completion of a designated Planet unit | |
| Completion of a designated Participation unit | |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Students undertaking this course can choose from the following Bachelor of Arts - Psychology with the Diploma of Education specialisations:
Notes
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Accreditation
This program is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and enables you to pursue further study in the profession of psychology or a higher research degree.
Qualifying graduates receive a Statement of Professional Standing from the NSW Institute of Teachers. Graduates from this program are eligible for accreditation to teach in government and non-government schools. The course is recognised nationally and internationally by education providers.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities are available in:
- Educational institutions as a teacher, research assistant, report writer or academic
- Employment in psychology related areas (but not under the title of Psychologist)
- Family or community based organisations
- Government departments and agencies
- Health Services organisations
Employers
- Department of Education and Training
- Non-government schools
- Training agencies
Average starting salary
$47, 747 for psychology graduates and $53, 000 for education (source: Australian Graduate Survey, 2010).
Profiles
Our Students
Louise Green
"I am really enjoying it so far. I am really pleased that Macquarie uses blackboard and is up to date with technology. Being able to mix your subjects internally or externally, catch a tutorial via ilecture, download an assignment or do a test when it suits you online makes it so much easier to keep on track and make the most of your time. The use of Blackboard is a big positive and the lectures are all very friendly and more then willing to offer assistance."
Our Expertise
Dr Catherine McMahon
After an early career as a developmental physiotherapist and childbirth educator, Dr Catherine McMahon completed Honours in Psychology and a PhD as a mature age student. After completing her PhD and then a postdoctoral research fellowship she took up a lecturing position in the Department of Psychology at Macquarie.
Her research focuses on the development of parent-child relationships in the context of reproductive risk factors and on ensuring that empirical findings are translated into appropriate evidence-based support services for families. The two major areas of interest have been parenting after infertility and conception through assisted reproductive technology, and perinatal mood disorders. She has conducted several longitudinal studies from pregnancy to early childhood and is also is involved with several multi-disciplinary studies implementing and evaluating relationship-based supportive interventions for families at risk.
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