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Bachelor of Politics and International Relations/ Bachelor of Science in Psychology (SCSC03.2)
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Bachelor of Politics and International Relations/ Bachelor of Science in Psychology
| Selection rank | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
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| 65 | On campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
4.0 years |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | UAC code |
| Faculty of Health | Canberra School of Politics, Economics and Society Discipline of Psychology |
View teaching periods | 361497 |
| Fees | English language requirements | ||
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English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Selection rank
The selection rank is the minimum ATAR plus adjustment factors required for admission to the program in the previous year. This is an indicative guide only as ranks change each year depending on demand.
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Students enrolled in a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) are required to make a contribution towards the cost of their education, which is set by the Commonwealth Government. Information on Commonwealth Supported Places, HECS-HELP and how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
| Academic entry requirements | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| On campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
4.0 years | |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | CRICOS code |
| Faculty of Health | Canberra School of Politics, Economics and Society Discipline of Psychology |
View teaching periods | 099015G |
| Fees | English language requirements | ||
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View requirements | ||
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Information on how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Academic entry requirements
To study at UC, you’ll need to meet our academic entry requirements and any admission requirements specific to your course. Please read your course admission requirements below. To find out whether you meet UC’s academic entry requirements, visit our academic entry requirements page.
Open an insightful and intellectually stimulating world of professional possibilities
If you’re a deep thinker with your finger on the political pulse and interested in pursuing a career of exploration and change, then this is the course for you. UC’s Bachelor of Politics and International Relations/Bachelor of Science in Psychology double degree combines the intriguing world of politics and international affairs with the clinical psychological insights to human behaviour of a psychology degree.
You’ll develop the knowledge and skills to become a globally engaged and strategic thinker while discovering the scientific psychology theories, research methods and clinical grounding that could help you become a clinical psychologist.
Your psychology studies will be accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and give you a solid grounding in topics like cognition, psychopathology and biological behaviour, and the tools to instigate practical solutions to problems within various social and economic contexts – skills that could also come in handy should you choose to pursue a career in politics and international relations.
Combine a Bachelor of Politics and International Relations and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology at UC and you will:
- gain knowledge of the principles, concepts and issues that are shaping the world, including the challenges of modern terrorism and contemporary regional politics in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond
- be able to apply an in-depth understanding of the historical and current systems of Australian politics and public policy, provide policy advice and develop new policies
- learn to recognise the relationships between political values, political power and public policy and the impact each of these has within the Australian context
- develop high level theoretical and empirical analysis skills and the ability to interpret world events and issues
- acquire an understanding of the scientific basis of the discipline of psychology and understand the research methods used by psychologists
- gain an ability to apply research methods to design and conduct studies, analyse and interpret results and write research reports using APAC conventions
- understand the application of values, research and professional ethics in psychological research and in other professional contexts.
Career opportunities
The world is your oyster! Diplomat, policy adviser, intelligence analyst, psychologist or even politician… your career options (and the potential to earn a healthy salary and travel) will be endless with UC’s Bachelor of Politics and International Relations/Bachelor of Laws degree. Graduates will have the accredited skills and qualifications required to explore careers in:
- diplomacy
- including strategic analysis, trade relations and foreign affairs
- intelligence, including security analysis
- international business and aid
- the public sector, including policy development
- politics
- the not-for-profit sector
- clinical psychology
- counselling
- private practice
- media, communications, public affairs and public relations
- domestic or international business, including consultancy
- management
- education and research.
Professional accreditation
The Bachelor of Science in Psychology is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (https://apac.au/ )
Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:
- Year 12 ATAR
- other Australian Qualification
- work experience
- overseas qualification
We also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes.
More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry
Additional admission requirements
For Work Integrated Learning (WIL) in Psychology, students may require a Working with Vulnerable People card.
Assumed knowledge
None.
Periods course is open for new admissions
Credit arrangements
There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.
Bachelor of Politics and International Relations/ Bachelor of Science in Psychology (SCSC03) | 96 credit points
- Select one of the following streams:
Note:
- Credit Points: Students who want to do more than 6 credit points from this list may count them towards Open Electives.
- International Exchange: Students may also choose to undertake units at an international institution, subject to approval by the Program Director.
- Students in this course do not need to complete unit 11012 Professional Orientation (Government & Policy) and will take an Open Elective unit instead.
In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you must meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course
UC - Canberra, Bruce
Year 1
Semester 1
Year 2
Year 3
Semester 1
Open Elective unit
Semester 2
Core Major in Government & Policy Restricted Choice unit
Year 4
Semester 1
National Security Stream OR International Politics Stream unit
Core Major in Government & Policy Restricted Choice unit
Semester 2
National Security Stream OR International Politics Stream unit
Year 1
Year 2
Semester 1
Year 3
Year 4
Semester 1
Core Major in Government & Policy Restricted Choice unit
Semester 2
Core Major in Government & Policy Restricted Choice unit
National Security Stream OR International Politics Stream unit
Year 5
Semester 1
National Security Stream OR International Politics Stream unit
Open Elective unit
Course duration
Standard 4 years full time or part-time equivalent. Maximum 10 years from date of enrolment to date of course completion.
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
|---|---|
| See individual courses. | - |
Majors
- Core Major in Government and Policy (CM0008)
- Specialist Major in Psychological Science (SM0068)
- Core Major in Psychology (CM0025)
- Specialist Major in Politics and International Relations (SM0030)
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
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| Bachelor of Science in Psychology | BSc Psych |
| Bachelor of Politics and International Relations | B Politics&IntlRel |
Honours
Refer to individual courses.
Related courses
Enquiries
| Student category | Contact details |
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| Current and Commencing Students | In person: Student Centre Building 1 (take a BGL Faculty course advice ticket) or Email: bglstudent@canberra.edu.au |
| Prospective International Students | Email: international@canberra.edu.au or Phone: +61 2 6201 5342 |
| Prospective Domestic Students | Email: study@canberra.edu.au or Phone: 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226) |
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