Honours degree of Bachelor of Psychological Science and Business (Psychology)

  Institution: Monash University

Why study the Honours Degree of Bachelor of Psychological Science and Business (Psychology)?

Through a supervised research project in this honours program, you will be introduced to the theoretical and methodological aspects of research and explore wider issues in the practice and science of psychology. By the end of the year, you will have worked on a literature review and prepared a research paper for presentation.

The program also includes coursework components designed to expand your knowledge of statistics and the ethics of psychological research and practice.
Together, the research project and the coursework will:

• increase your understanding of theoretical and methodological aspects of research
• develop your analytical, research and communication skills
• provide you with advanced knowledge in specific areas of the science and practice of psychology.

Duration

The course takes one year of full-time study to complete.

Course structure

The program consists of a series of skills workshops and two assessed components:

• supervised research project
• coursework seminars and lectures.

The course builds on knowledge gained in the undergraduate psychology major. In addition to preparing students for postgraduate study, the honours program has been designed to satisfy the requirements of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) for Associate Membership.

The Monash University Handbook has detailed information about the structure and requirements for the Honours degree of Bachelor of Psychological Science and Business (Psychology).

Career outcomes

A wide range of careers are open to graduates with qualifications in both business and psychology. They include:

• organisational psychologist
• human resources manager
• industrial relations consultant
• market researcher
• public policy adviser
• training and development coordinator
• international business manager.

Graduates wishing to practise as a psychologist will need to undertake further study and training.

Entry requirements

To enter Monash University, students must satisfy particular academic, English language and agerequirements.

Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree and a major sequence in psychology, accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), or qualification assessed as equivalent by the APAC. Ordinarily students would have completed course 3863 Bachelor of Psychological Science and Business or equivalent.

Admission to the honours year is determined solely by academic merit. The minimum requirement is an average grade of 70 per cent in core psychology units at the third-year level, however, in practice, the cut-off has been in the 75 to 80 per cent range over the last five years. In addition, the applicant must demonstrate a suitable background in research methods. Because of limitations in resources and availability of supervision, it may be necessary to limit entry.

Fees

Tuition

In 2014, annual tuition fees for this course are:

• RM32,000 for Malaysian students
• RM35,200 for international students.

Once-only fees

• Application – RM100
• Registration – RM200

Per-semester fees

• General amenities – RM100
• New student visa application fee – RM1860

Intake periods

There is one intake period in February each year for the Honours degree of Bachelor of Psychological Science and Business (Psychology).

Source : Monash University