connect: PSYCHOLOGY
Psychology helps us to understand who we are and how we think, feel and act. It is the scientific study of human behaviour and mental experience. It examines why we behave the way we do, why we have particular experiences, how we can engage in those behaviours, and the processes behind those experiences. Professional psychologists aim to help people function better, and to prevent illhealth and other problems developing. Their clients include children, adults, couples, families and organisations in a variety of settings.
Five reasons to study PSYCHOLOGY at UOW Psychology at UOW connects you with people, programs and technology to enhance your learning experience.
1. recognised Australia-wide
4. Study in modern facilities
When peak professional bodies accredit UOW degrees, it means that employers seek UOW graduates to join their organisations. All our psychology courses are accredited by the Australian Psychological Accreditation Council, which means that staff are constantly working to ensure our courses meet the evolving needs of students and industry.
The study of psychology is one of the most popular options taken by university students in Australia. Almost every university offers psychology, and students from every faculty of UOW are currently enrolled in psychology subjects. What attracts them is the content area— focusing on the study of people in all their diversity. Psychology is a broad field of study and it has relevance to many other disciplines. Any activity that people undertake involves psychological processes so the discipline of psychology has something to offer everyone.
2. Study with other disciplines Psychology is an area of study that is helpful in nearly every career. An understanding of human behaviour, social interaction, and brain function will become a benefit in a range of other disciplines. At UOW, we offer Psychology as a double degree with other Faculties, so you have the opportunity to complement your learning and combine knowledge with other courses.
3. Gain real world experience All of the psychology courses for domestic Australian students are accredited by the Australian Psychological Accreditation Council. A minimum of 4 years of study at university is required for registration as a psychologist. Our programs provide that education, plus we offer postgraduate programs that can lead to full registration.
5. learn from the best When you study Psychology at UOW, you are learning the most current knowledge directly from the people creating it. Your lecturers are researchers who are keen to instil their passion for psychology into each and every student, right from day one. Unlike some of the large institutions, we continue to run face-to-face tutorial classes, so you get to know the people you learn from.
Associate Professor Steven Roodenrys Head of the School of Psychology
The School of Psychology is equipped with first-class research and teaching facilities. The teaching rooms are equally well equipped for seminar and discussion-based seminar classes and for computer-based laboratory classes. The computers are loaded with the typical workplace software as well as statistical analysis software, experimental control software and other specialist software used in teaching classes in cognition, perception, learning and psychophysiology, all aimed at improving student understanding and developing skills.
The research laboratories are modern and well-equipped with computers for running experiments and data processing, as well as specialist equipment for electrophysiological recording and eye-tracking. The School has an excellent psychological services clinic in which professional training takes place and has strong links with the professional community. Professional training is also supported by a well-equipped psychological test library.
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Bachelor of Psychology ATAR 92 DURATION 4 years STARTS Autumn (March) LOCATION Wollongong UAC 757652
This degree is for high achieving students who want to become psychologists. It qualifies you to apply for provisional registration. The fourth year of the Bachelor of Psychology is an approved Honours year. The Honours program contains a significant research thesis along with course work and is a necessary step towards registration. The Honours year is also available for students completing the Arts or Science degree.
CRICOS 026184F
PROGRAM STRUCTURE These degrees combine university and classroom experience throughout the course, using on-campus, on-site and online learning environments.
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION These degrees are fully accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council.
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) ATAR 75 DURATION 3 years STARTS Autumn (March), Spring* (July) LOCATION Wollongong UAC 753122 CRICOS 012087M
In these degree you will be comprehensively trained in the processes basic to human psychology. These include the biological bases of human behaviour, lifespan development, motivation and emotion, cognition and perception, individual differences and states of consciousness. You will also learn the fundamentals of psychological practice, including the history of psychology, statistical and quantitative methods and psychological assessment.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Bachelor of Science (Psychology)
These degrees combine university and classroom experience throughout the course, using on-campus, on-site and online learning environments.
ATAR DURATION STARTS LOCATION UAC CRICOS
These degrees are fully accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council.
75 3 years Autumn (March), Spring* (July) Wollongong 757651 020187G
*Subject to Faculty approval
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PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
WHICH THREE-YEAR DEGREE? The difference between the Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) and Bachelor of Science (Psychology) is in the electives. The psychology component of each of the degrees is identical. The Science degree can give you a stronger background in the biological basis of human behaviour, while the Arts degree allows you to gain a wider understanding of the human experience. This variation lets you pursue your personal interests, and opens up different options for combining your studies with other disciplines.
Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology)* ATAR DURATION STARTS UAC CRICOS LOCATION
75 (indicative) 3 years Autumn (March) 755330 081145A Wollongong
* Subject to final approval
Social Sciences help transform the lives of individuals, families and communities by understanding, explaining, predicting and changing human behaviour and environments. To do this Social Science students engage in interdisciplinary study about human behaviour, including foundations in psychology, social policy, sociology, human geography, research methodology, indigenous studies, and social determinants of health and wellbeing.
Psychology Major Psychology increases knowledge of how and why people act in the ways they do, as well as how to apply this knowledge in a wide variety of settings in a systematic, reproducible way. This threeyear degree in Psychology provides students with knowledge of the processes basic to human psychological functioning, including the biological and social bases of behaviour, cognition, learning, perception, social and organisational behaviour, personality, and abnormality, as well as a grounding in research and assessment tools. Students with an excellent academic record may apply to transfer to the four-year Bachelor of Psychology degree, which provides eligibility for provisional registration as a psychologist.
Your Degree, Your study pathway Students will be able to build a unique study pathway. From a strong common foundation of compulsory core Social Science subjects in first year, you will choose and complete a specialty area/ major, which is then complemented by your choice of elective subjects from any area of UOW offering cross-faculty enrolment. You can build a subspecialty/minor or choose any electives.
Field, Rural or International Experience As part of the program you will be given opportunities to complete work integrated learning. You will gain vital community experience in local, rural and international areas. You are given the choice to study abroad or stay local and undertake research as part of our Global Challenges program.
Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) – Bachelor of Education (Primary)* ATAR DURATION STARTS
75 (indicative) 5.5 years Autumn (March), Spring (July) LOCATION Wollongong CRICOS 081142D * Available in 2016 subject to final approval
This double degree brings the innovation of our interdisciplinary Social Science studies, with the strength of our established psychology subject stream and the reputation of our leading professional preparation degree for teachers. This double degree will prepare graduates for a choice of rewarding careers such as teaching children from Kindergarten to Year 6 (ages 5–12 years) in public and private schools across Australia or to become a school counsellor. Students will be eligible to apply for entry to honours in psychology as the next step on the pathway to registration as a psychologist. Core subjects cover professional development, psychology, educational psychology, Aboriginal education, special and gifted education, curriculum studies and cultural diversity in classrooms. Students who undertake this double degree must select the psychology major for their Social Science specialty.
Professional Experience (PEx) Practical teaching experiences, which usually occur in local schools in the Illawarra, Shoalhaven, Southern Highlands and Southern Sydney, are integrated into the program, commencing in the second year of study. Students also have the opportunity to apply for rural or international professional experiences.
Professional Accreditation This degree will be accredited through Board of Studies, Teaching and Educational Standards. (BOSTES) and as such will be nationally recognised as a professional teaching qualification. For students pursuing studies in Psychology: See page 4 for more information on becoming a registered psychologist.
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Postgraduate Psychology If you want to become a registered Psychologist, once you qualify for provisional registration by completing 4 years of accredited coursework in psychology, you will have many different options for how to complete your next two years of training. However, if you are interested in a research career you can complete a research-only Doctor of Philosophy degree in a wide variety of areas of psychology.
TWO-YEAR MASTERS DEGREE You can satisfy the requirements for registration by completing an accredited two-year Masters degree, such as UOW’s Master of Psychology (Clinical). This also earns you the specialist title of “Clinical Psychologist’.
ONE-YEAR DIPLOMA PLUS SUPERVISED WORK You can complete the UOW Graduate Diploma of Professional Psychology and then complete a single year of supervised work under a registered psychologist.
TWO YEARS OF SUPERVISED WORK You can complete two years of supervised work under a registered psychologist
DOCTORAL STUDIES You can complete an approved professional doctorate, the Doctor of Psychology (Clinical), or a Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology). Although both of these degrees qualify you for registration and train you in advanced research skills, the professional doctorate offers more professional training and the PhD includes a larger research component. Holding a Doctorate will make you a suitable candidate for high-level research positions in clinical or academic settings.
Fiona Calvert PhD Candidate and Clinical Psychology Registrar
I called Northfields Clinic my second home during my two-year Clinical Masters degree. Northfields is the optimum learning environment for anyone wishing to train as a psychologist. The clinic rooms and facilities are great and feel like a real working environment. The therapy rooms are very homely and comfortable, which I think is very important for both clients and trainee psychologists. The clinic boasts excellent training facilities including audiovisual technology so that trainees can video their therapy sessions with clients as well as an extensive library of current textbooks and therapy manuals. I think the real stand-out about Northfields Clinic for me was the network of support. There was always someone available and willing to help out including supervisors, administration staff and peers. The staff at Northfields have created such a supportive and friendly culture, it was such a pleasant and safe environment in which to learn. Since finishing my Masters, I have decided to complete a PhD and work part-time in a private practice clinic. I still see clients one day per week at Northfields Clinic and receive supervision there, because the chance to continue my learning in that environment was just too good to miss.
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PROFESSIONAL PATHWAYS Becoming a registered psychologist requires you to complete a path of study approved by the Psychology Board of Australia. You will have many options of how to reach your goal at UOW.
UNDERGRADUATE
POSTGRADUATE
Bachelor of Psychology (Including Honours) 4 years
2 years Masters
Bachelor of Science (Psychology) 3 years
Honours 1 year
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) 3 years
Honours 1 year
Pre registration
1 year Diploma 1 year work experience
Registration
2 years work experience
PRACTISING PSYCHOLOGIST
Professional Doctorate
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Careers: Counselling, HR, Marketing, Recruitment UOW Graduate School of Medicine → Specialist Training → Psychiatrist PHD → Researcher
Graduate outcomes
Careers
As a graduate from the School of Psychology you will have:
There are many avenues of progression in a Psychology career:
an understanding of human behaviour and psychological processes
Clinical, Counselling, Clinical Neuropsychological, Community, Educational & Developmental, Forensic, Organisational, Sports, Health, Academic.
critical thinking and problem solving skills research and information finding skills the ability to look at problems from a variety of perspectives interpersonal and environmental awareness and sound professional ethics
Career options with a 3-year major include: Personnel Services, Human Resources, Organisational Psychology, with Government agencies or private enterprise. School Counsellors first qualify and work as teachers, then undertake postgraduate training through the School of Education.
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The University of Wollongong attempts to ensure the information contained in this publication is correct at the time of production (April 2014); however, sections may be amended without notice by the University in response to changing circumstances or for any other reason. Check with the University at the time of application/enrolment for any updated information. UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG CRICOS: 00102E