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1 Psychology Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) Bachelor of Psychology Graduate Diploma of Psychology Master of Psychology (Clinical) Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Psychology) 1 university 2 countries 3 tropical locations Creating a brighter future for life in the tropics world-wide through graduates and discoveries that make a difference.

2 JCU Singapore Established in 2003 JCU Singapore is fully owned by James Cook University Australia. The university is ranked in the top 4%* of universities in the world. It established JCU Singapore in 2003 as part of its expressed intent of internationalising its activities and offers a suite of university level programs at the Singapore campus including Business, IT, Psychology and Education. Additionally, JCU Singapore offers courses at the pre-university level, specifically designed to provide pathways for students who are unable to immediately meet university entrance standards. JCU Singapore campuses are located at Sims Drive and at Ang Mo Kio. Both provide students with access to a full range of facilities and services to support their learning. These include lecture and seminar rooms, library and associated study facilities, computer laboratories, and access to a variety of sporting facilities. In order to ensure that students have ready access to LearnJCU, our technology based learning management system, all students are provided with an ipad** when they commence their course. JCU Inter-campus Mobility Program JCU Singapore provides the opportunity for students to study in Singapore and in Australia and yet still remain as Singapore based students paying their fees in Singapore currency. This is a unique program in Asia and is only able to operate because the university operates across both countries. The program is designed to ensure the students get the best possible outcomes from their years of study with the university. * The Academic Ranking of World Universities, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 2014 ** Provisions apply

3 Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour and mental processes. The role of psychologists has diversified to cater for the needs of the individual as well as for communities, professions and organisations. Note: International students in Singapore on a Student Pass are not permitted to work. For more information please visit JCU Singapore is EduTrust Certified. The EduTrust certification scheme is administered by the Council for Private Education (CPE) a statutory board formed in EduTrust requires all students to be covered under a Fee Protection Scheme. In JCU Singapore, this is provided through an insurance protection scheme. Further, EduTrust also requires that the students must be covered under a medical insurance coverage which has provision for hospitalisation, surgery and treatment costs throughout their course duration. JCU Singapore will advise in the Standard Student Contract the total amount of insurance payable. For more details please visit the CPE website:

4 Bachelor of Psychology & Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) Our Bachelor of Psychology and Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) degrees are accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). It is the first step towards becoming a professional psychologist and provides the necessary background for further study at Master and Doctoral levels. Career prospects Psychology graduates are able to pursue rewarding opportunities in both the public and private sectors, including government agencies, hospitals, prisons and schools. Duration: Bachelor of Psychology: 3 years full time (up to 6 years part time) Bachelor of Arts (Psychology): 2 years full time (up to 4 years part time) Graduate Diploma of Psychology: 1 year full time (up to 2 years part time) Course Structure: 3 trimesters per year (full time - normally 4 subjects per trimester) (part time - normally 2 subjects per trimester) Intakes: March, July, November Total Tuition Fees: Bachelor of Psychology: S$73,381 Bachelor of Arts (Psychology): S$52,722 (International) S$51,232 (Domestic)* Graduate Diploma of Psychology: S$19,838 (International) S$19,278 (Domestic)* *Fees apply to all Singapore residents (Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and all pass holders excluding Student s Pass) Note: All course fees include prevailing 7% Goods and Services Tax (GST) Students will pay the tuition fees in equal instalments. The details of the breakdown will be provided in your Student Contract. Please contact us for further details. 4

5 Study Program For the Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), students need to complete 24 subjects at Levels 1-3. For the Bachelor of Psychology, students need to complete 24 subjects at Levels 1-3 and an additional 4 subjects at Level 4, for which students must meet specified criteria. LEVEL 1 Core Subjects Exploring Psychology 1 Exploring Psychology 2 Anthropology: Cultural Diversity in Global Perspective Australian Society: An Introduction to Sociology + Bachelor of Psychology 4 subjects selected from the Master Schedule of Subjects, which can include: Introduction to Counselling Multicultural, Child & Adolescent Counselling Effective Writing OR Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) Additional Core Subjects Time, Truth and the Human Condition Our Space: Networks, Narratives and the Making of Place + 2 subjects selected from the Master Schedule of Subjects, which can include: Introduction to Counselling Multicultural, Child & Adolescent Counselling Effective Writing LEVEL 2 Core Subjects Describing and Analysing Behaviour Experimental Investigation and Analysis of Behaviour + Bachelor of Psychology/Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) A minimum of 3 subjects from the APAC accredited sequence for the Bachelor of Psychology Brain and Behaviour Learning and Behaviour Memory and Cognition Health Psychology Human Development Across the Lifespan Environmental Psychology Forensic Psychology Intercultural Psychology

6 LEVEL 3 Core Subjects Advanced Behavioural Research Design and Analysis + Bachelor of Psychology/Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) A minimum of 4 subjects from the APAC accredited sequence for the Bachelor of Psychology Cognitive Neuroscience: The Biology of Mind Human Sensation and Perception Social Psychology Personality and Individual Psychology Advanced Health Psychology + LEVEL 4 (to be completed over the course of the degree) Psychopathology Principles of Counselling Behaviour in Organisations Introductory Psychometrics, Assessment and Ethics Additional six subjects from the Bachelor of Psychology subject list or from the Master Schedule of Subjects Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) Arts Edge + Additional Core Subject By invitation to those students who demonstrate high academic performance at Levels 1-3. Entry Requirements: Minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5 (Credit average) across the compulsory Level 2 psychology subjects and a minimum GPA of 6 (Distinction average) across five Level 3 psychology subjects including the Level 3 core subject. Psychology Thesis Part 1 of 2 Psychology Thesis Part 2 of 2 Advanced Topics in Psychology Part 1 of 2 Advanced Topics in Psychology Part 2 of 2 If students do not meet the Honours entry criteria, exit options are as follows: 1. Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) Exit after Level 3 2. Graduate Diploma of Psychology - Change to Graduate Diploma for level 4 provided the student is able to meet the entry criterion* Entry to the Level 4 program is also available on a case-by-case basis for students who have completed an APAC-accredited three-year undergraduate program in psychology at an external institution. Graduate Diploma of Psychology This course is an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited program. It offers a mixture of supervised research and advanced coursework. *Entry to the program requires a completed three-year undergraduate degree with a specialisation in psychology (with a minimum Credit average across level 3 subjects), accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council. Subjects are : Group Project Part 1 of 2 Group Project Part 2 of 2 Advanced Topics in Psychology Part 1 of 2 Advanced Topics in Psychology Part 2 of 2 6

7 Honsonn Wong Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) I chose James Cook University because it ranks in the top 4% among universities worldwide for research and academic performances. I am a graduate of the Bachelor of Psychology Honours program; where I applied my research skills and academic knowledge to my honours thesis - Talent Management: Differentiating talent types and their intrinsic preferences in an organisation. With its APAC-accredited sequence, I can apply for a psychology masters program. 7

8 Master of Psychology (Clinical) The postgraduate programs in Clinical Psychology provide academic and practical postgraduate training for professional practice at a level sufficient to meet the criteria for registration as a practicing psychologist in Australia and Singapore. The programs in Australia and Singapore are accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and graduates are eligible for membership of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists. Duration: 2 years full time (up to 4 years part time) Course Structure: 2 semesters per year Intake: March Total Tuition Fees: S$59,167(Domestic)* *Fees apply to all Singapore residents (Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and all pass holders excluding Student s Pass) Note: All course fees include prevailing 7% Goods and Services Tax (GST) Students will pay the tuition fees in equal instalments. The details of the breakdown will be provided in your Student Contract. Please contact us for further details. This program is only available for Singapore citizens, Singapore PR or Dependant Pass Holders Study Program Students are required to complete 48 credit points: Year 1, Semester 1: 12 credit points Psychological Assessment Working with Clients Adult Psychopathology Evaluation and Research Year 1, Semester 2: 13 credit points Methods of Intervention 1 Child and Family Therapy Practicum 1 Research Thesis A Year 2, Semester 1: 13 credit points Health and Rehabilitation Methods of Intervention 2 Practicum 2 Masters Thesis B (Part 1 of 2) Year 2, Semester 2: 10 credit points Clinical Neuropsychology Practicum 3 Masters Thesis B (Part 2 of 2) Career prospects The career of a professional clinical psychologist is potentially an enriching and rewarding one with many opportunities in both the public and private sectors. Clinical psychologists are also involved in training and development, human resource management, consultancy and research. 8

9 Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Psychology) Study Program Students are required to complete 96 credit points: Year 1, Semester 1: 12 credit points Psychological Assessment Working with Clients Adult Psychopathology Planning the Research: Doctoral Candidates Year 1, Semester 2: 13 credit points Methods of Intervention 1 Child and Family Therapy Practicum 1 Situating the Research: Doctoral Candidates Year 2, Semester 1: 13 credit points Health and Rehabilitation Methods of Intervention 2 Practicum 2 Professional Development: Doctoral candidates The professional programs encompass three main components: Academic Coursework The coursework modules are usually delivered as 6 full-day teaching sessions and some may be delivered in workshop format (e.g. two 3-day workshops). Students are actively engaged in presentations, role-plays, practice assessments and group discussions. Supervised Practica There is a total of 1,000 practical hours for the Masters program (students in the Doctoral program will complete an additional 500 hours), which are conducted in the JCU Singapore Psychology Clinic and in external clinical settings. Research Thesis A research project focusing on an area of clinical psychology is conducted and written up as a conventional research dissertation. The Doctoral dissertation is equal to that for a PhD. Year 2, Semester 2: 13 credit points Clinical Neuropsychology Practicum 3 Professional Doctorate Research Thesis (Clinical Psychology) Year 3, Semester 1: 12 credit points Psychosocial Elements of Ageing Advanced Practicum A Professional Doctorate Research Thesis (Clinical Psychology) continues Year 3, Semester 2: 9 credit points Advanced Practicum B Professional Doctorate Research Thesis (Clinical Psychology) continues Duration: 4 years full time (up to 8 years part time) Course Structure: 2 semesters per year Intake: March Total Tuition Fees: S$118,365(Domestic)* *Fees apply to all Singapore residents (Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and all pass holders excluding Student s Pass) Note: All course fees include prevailing 7% Goods and Services Tax (GST) Students will pay the tuition fees in equal instalments. The details of the breakdown will be provided in your Student Contract. Please contact us for further details. This program is only available for Singapore citizens, Singapore PR or Dependant Pass Holders Year 4, Semester 1: 12 credit points Professional Doctorate Research Thesis (Clinical Psychology) continues Year 4, Semester 2 : 12 credit points Professional Doctorate Research Thesis (Clinical Psychology) continues. 9

10 Jehan Katrak Bachelor of Psychology Studying at JCU has shown me not only the advantage of quality international education, but has fostered in me a sense of respect and an understanding of cultural diversity. Against a backdrop of edifying differences, students find similarity in their passion for learning and research, which JCU nurtures My time here allowed me to grow as both a learner through my degree, and as an individual through the rich palette of people that I met.

11 Entry Requirements Bachelor of Psychology & Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) Entry Requirements The entrance requirements differ from country to country but in general applicants must have satisfactorily completed 12 years of schooling or equivalent Successful completion of the JCU Singapore Foundation Program will also satisfy the entrance requirement. For further information please us at Advanced Standing Credit exemption may be granted for students with tertiary qualifications from recognised institutions. English Requirements IELTS 6.0 (no component lower than 5.5)/TOEFL ibt 79 (with minimum writing score of 19) and above; or Satisfactory completion of JCU Singapore English Language Preparatory Program (ELPP) Students who have successfully completed 2 years of full-time study in English medium may satisfy the English language requirement on a case-by-case basis. Graduate Diploma of Psychology Entry Requirements A completed three-year undergraduate degree with a specialisation in psychology (with a minimum Credit average across level 3 subjects), accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council, or equivalent. Master of Psychology (Clinical) & Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Psychology) Entry Requirements Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) Level 8 Bachelor of Psychology Honours degree with an award level of at least Class IIA or equivalent, including a total of at least one semester of supervised project work, the results of which contributed to the honours award level. Applicants must demonstrate their interpersonal skills and suitability for Clinical Psychology in an interview. Clinical experience and knowledge of psychometrics would be an advantage. Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements: IELTS 7.0 (no component lower than 7.0) / TOEFL ibt 100 (minimum writing score of 23) and above. Students who have successfully completed 2 years of full-time study in English medium may satisfy the English language requirement on a case-by-case basis. Application forms must be submitted together with certified true copies of academic transcripts, two referees reports and a résumé. 11

12 Your Local Representative: James Cook Australia Institute of Higher Learning Sims Drive Campus 149 Sims Drive Singapore Ang Mo Kio Campus 10 Ang Mo Kio Street 54 Singapore T F E admissions-singapore@jcu.edu.au W CPE Registration No K Period of registration: 13 July 2014 to 12 July 2018 James Cook University Australia offers pathway, undergraduate and postgraduate programs at the JCU Singapore campus. This publication is intended as a general guide. The information is correct at the time of printing. JCU Singapore reserves the right to alter any course contents or admission requirements without prior notice. Printed SIN02/15-2 James Cook University, Australia CRICOS Provider Code 00117J