Course overview
This course consists of a series of units that will develop your understanding of key psychological areas such as memory, language and cognition, personality, health and stress and social psychology. You will also be introduced to foundational research design principles and qualitative and quantitative research methods.
The Undergraduate Certificate in Psychological Studies also offers a pathway into the Bachelor of Psychological Studies, Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) and other psychology courses offered at VU.
The Undergraduate Certificate in Psychological Studies also offers a pathway into the Bachelor of Psychological Studies, Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) and other psychology courses offered at VU.
Course record
Majors
Psychological studies.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this course are eligible to receive credit for their studies and apply for entry into the Bachelor of Psychological Studies, Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) courses and other psychology courses offered at VU. Completion of the Psychological Studies Certificate can provide evidence of foundational knowledge in psychology and research related skills.
Entry requirements
Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.
Standard entry
- Year 12 prerequisites Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.
English requirement
IELTS 6, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 60, no band below 18PTE Academic 50, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 169, no band below 169
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
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Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- Footscray ParkVICMarch 2021
- Footscray ParkVIC