Psychology
Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behaviour. Inquiries in psychology include how we are influenced by others, why we become the persons that we are, how our brains work, and why people sometimes behave in seemingly unusual or even bizarre ways. The study of psychology seeks to understand people both out of curiosity and for numerous applied reasons, ranging from business management to promoting personal wellbeing.
Faculty members and current students are useful resources for many questions. Please do not hesitate to contact the Head of Studies as well.
Below is some relevant information pertaining to application to graduate programmes in selected countries (information up-to-date as of November 2019):
Australia: Students who wish to pursue post-graduate studies in Australia should note that they will have to get their Yale-NUS degree assessed (for accreditation) by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). In the past, the APAC has assessed the Yale-NUS Psychology Bachelor as the equivalent of a 3-year undergraduate Psychology degree in Australia, a common outcome for many undergraduate degrees granted by American higher education institutions. This means that students will have to complete an extra year of undergraduate Psychology study (known as a diploma or honours year) in Australia before they are eligible to enrol in an Australian post-graduate psychology programme.
United States & Canada: The Yale-NUS Bachelor’s degree in Psychology is generally considered academically equivalent to a 4-year undergraduate Psychology degree in both the US and Canada, though undergraduate coursework requirements may vary by institution and types of graduate programmes. Applicants should look up information on application requirements of the programme(s) they are interested in applying to, prior to submitting their application to the programmes.
United Kingdom: In order to pursue post-graduate studies in Psychology at a British institution, applicants may be required have their Bachelor’s degree assessed and accredited by the British Psychological Society. The Yale-NUS Bachelors is generally considered as academically equivalent to a UK Bachelor degree, though undergraduate coursework requirements may vary by institution and types of graduate programmes. In some cases, applicants may be requested to complete a conversion course in order to be eligible to register for British Psychological Society’s Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GPS). Applicants should look up information on application requirements of the programme(s) they are interested in applying to, prior to submitting their application to the programmes.
