Master of Psychological Science

at James Cook University

Course Structure

CORE SUBJECTS
 

• Leadership, Creativity and Innovation
• Persuasion and Communication Skills
• Contemporary Skills for Professionals
• Research Methods for Project Planning and Evaluation
• Major Project

Course pre-requisites
 

• Completion of an AQF level 7 psychology-based bachelor degree at this or another University within the past 10 years; or
• Other qualifications/experience deemed to be equivalent, as approved by the Deputy-Vice Chancellor, Division of Tropical Health and Medicine.

Minimum English language proficiency requirements
Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 1 – Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy.

Additional selection requirements
Information published by JCU or otherwise made available to students when applying, may specify additional criteria to be considered in ranking applicants in order of merit if the number of applications exceeds a quota or other limit on the places made available for the course. Information provided by applicants during the application process and any other information obtained by JCU in the application process may be used by JCU to rank applicants in order of merit by reference to those additional criteria.

Estimated annual tuition fee: $AUD37,960.00

Course fees are charged per year of full-time study. International course fees are reviewed annually and subject to change.

JCU’s Master of Psychological Science gives you the contemporary knowledge and leadership skills to work in a broad range of industries. The program is designed for people interested in using psychological theory and knowledge in business, without seeking registration as a psychologist.

Graduates may pursue careers in consulting and market research, government corporations, and universities. Examples of future roles may include organisational development consultant, management consultant, change manager, change analyst, human resources manager, or human factors specialist.