Sunday Times (Sri Lanka)

Enroll for the Deakin University Degree pathway in Psychology @ PCHE

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Prospects College of Higher Education (PCHE) in partnershi­p with Deakin Unive r s i t y Melbourne, Australia, now offers a degree pathway in Psychology for students who have completed their A/L’s. Under this arrangemen­t, students can commence their studies at PCHE Colombo, Sri Lanka, and upon successful completion of 1 year, transfer to Deakin University Australia to complete their Bachelor of Psychologi­cal Sciences, in just 2 years. Students would receive guaranteed credit transfer of 1 year.

This would result in a considerab­le cost saving by way of 1 year of tuition fees at the university and living expenses, amounting to over Rs. 14 million. Students who perform well academical­ly, during their 1st year of study in Sri Lanka, would be entitled to scholarshi­ps, awarded by Deakin University.

Psychology is a growing field in Australia, and the demand for qualified Psychologi­sts has increased during the post pandemic period. Students who complete the Bachelor of Psychologi­cal Sciences at Deakin University, could commence their pathway to becoming a fully registered Psychologi­st in Australia. This degree programme is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditat­ion Council. The programme includes 140 hours of industry experience.

There are many other diverse career options available for students who complete the Bachelors in Psychologi­cal Sciences. They include Child pro t e c t i o n , Counsellin­g, Family Support, Human Services, Marketing, not for profit aid, Public Health and Social work. Students who choose to pursue the pathway to becoming a fully registered Psychologi­st, may find employment in a variety of roles including Clinical Psychologi­st, Cog n i t ive Neuro s c i e n t i s t , Counsellor, Criminal Psychologi­st, Educationa­l and Developmen­t Psychologi­st, Family Therapist,

Forensic Psychologi­st, Health and Community Psych o l o g i s t , Organisati­onal Psychologi­st, Rehabilita­tion Counsellor, Sport and Exercise Psychologi­st and Youth Psychologi­st.

All of the Psychology courses offered at Deakin University, meet the requiremen­ts of the Psychology Board of Australia (PBA) and the Australian Psychologi­cal Society (APS), translatin­g into excellent job and career opportunit­ies. Deakin’s Bachelor of Psychologi­cal Science is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditat­ion Council (APAC).

Students can apply for the Deakin University Degree pathway in Psychology, with pending A/L results. The next intake commences in July 2022. To register and enroll and for further details Contact Prospects College of Higher Education (PCHE) No. 82, Baudhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 04. Tel: 072 83333 87 Email: info@pche.lk www.pche.lk

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