Bachelor of Psychological Science (Pathway to Primary Education)
University of Wollongong
CRICOS provider number: 00102E TEQSA provider ID: PRV12062
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
Understand human behaviour when you study psychology as a pathway to primary education at UOW. Scientifically study the human mind, its functions and how it influences behaviour.
Learn about the physiological, sensory and cognitive processes of human experience and how psychologists and teachers can apply this knowledge to enhance the learning and development of children. On completion, you will work directly with students to help them improve their wellbeing and learning outcomes.
When you combine your studies in psychology with a Master of Teaching (Primary) you will graduate with two degrees, enhancing your professional skills and career options. Alongside core studies in psychology and other electives, you will complete a minor in education and complete several Master of Teaching subjects in the final year of your bachelor's degree. The Master of Teaching (Primary) makes you eligible to teach children aged 5 to 12 years in public, religious and private schools.
Your course will take five years but with fewer subjects compared to doing the courses separately. Progression to the Master of Teaching (Primary) is subject to meeting the normal admission requirements of the master’s degree and will be assessed at the end of your second year.
Areas of study
Education studies, psychology.
Career opportunities
Primary school teaching, drug and alcohol counselling, health education, human resource management, industrial relations, market and social research.
Professional recognition
Accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council. Students will not qualify for the honours year to meet the academic requirements for eligibility for provisional registration as a psychologist unless additional honours eligibility subjects are completed.
Practical experience
Optional internships, industry projects, and other career-ready learning opportunities.
Honours
This combination does not allow entry to Psychology honours at UOW.
Fees and charges
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: Any 2 units of English.
Recommended studies: Mathematics Advanced, English Advanced.
Other applicants
Refer to UOW general admission criteria.
Student profile
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Further information
View all details of this course on the UOW website.
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ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2023)
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Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
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