ISN Psychology

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Policies and Services

Admission criteria

As part of successful application to ISN Psychology, students need to fulfil academic and other requirements to meet the standard required by professional psychology bodies. While a good VCE score or a prior higher education degree is the most common method of entry, there are other options including work experience and VET study, depending on the level of study.

Eligibility

ISN Psychology is a registered higher education provider that offer degrees in psychology for domestic students.

Applicants with Recent Secondary Education (within the past two years)

Applicants who have recently completed year 12 in Australia will be selected based on study scores or an interstate equivalent and/or overall ATAR/Tertiary Admissions Ranking. The entry requirements, including minimum ATAR, are available under the specific course page.

Applicants with Higher Education Study

The information in this section relates to applicants who have completed tertiary or higher education (e.g. a university course/ degree) study within the last 10 years. The information includes applicants currently studying at another higher education provider and wishing to transfer to ISN Psychology. Applicants who completed a bridging course in psychology e.g. Graduate Diploma in Psychology can also refer to this information.

Where this information is not relevant to a specific course this will be noted here and on the specific course page.

Applicants with higher education study are assessed by calculating a grade point average (GPA) weighted according to the point value of individual units across undergraduate and/or graduate studies undertaken.

Recognition of Prior Learning will be assessed as part of the offer stage of an application. Prospective students will be asked to submit information (e.g. unit outlines, handbooks etc.) for the units completed at a different provider or institute as part of their acceptance of offer. Prospective students will also submit a letter outlining the ISN Psychology units RPL is sought for.  RPL or credit transfer will be considered based on unit equivalence (content) and the level of study (e.g. undergraduate, or postgraduate).

Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) – where applicable, will be assessed as part of the offer stage of an application. Prospective students will be asked to submit information (e.g., unit outlines, handbooks etc.) for the units completed as part of VET studies during their acceptance of offer. Prospective students will also submit a letter outlining the ISN Psychology units RPL is sought for. RPL or credit transfer will be considered based on unit equivalence (content) and the level of study.

Applying for an Undergraduate Degree

Applicants who have completed VET studies and wish to apply for entry into an undergraduate bachelor’s degree course can apply:

• under the employment and life experience pathway and/or sit the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT); or
• applicants who can provide evidence of completing Diploma or Advance Diploma level studies with an average grade of 60% or above in an area related to psychology are eligible for entry into an ISN Psychology undergraduate program.

Applicants with VET study can provide evidence of further studies and work experience as part of their application for entry in the form of a personal statement. Please submit a copy of any official transcripts and/or VCE or STAT results and complete and submit a Personal Statement via our online application form. The personal statement should be no more than 500 words and is used to assess an applicant’s ability and aptitude to study psychology.

Applicants with work and life experience applying for an undergraduate degree

Applicants over the age of 21 with no formal education qualification can provide evidence of work experience as part of their application for entry. Please submit a Personal Statement via our online application form. The personal statement should be no more than 500 words and provide information about your work experience to date and how this has prepared you for psychological studies.

A selection rank can be allocated to applicants with no formal education on the basis of skill level and length of service. Please refer to the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) to determine skill level. To be eligible for a selection rank based on employment experience you must:

• Demonstrate that you have been in paid employment for at least six months full-time (or equivalent);
  • This can be continuing employment with a single employer; or
  • Periods of employment within the same position at different employers.

• Provide a statement of employment from your employer including information about the role, duties and the length of employment;
  • Applicants who are self employed should provide a statement from their accountant, solicitor or tax agent confirming their role, duties and duration;

Applicants who fall within this category can also opt to sit the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). For more information on STAT please visit your relevant Tertiary Admissions Centre website – VTAC, UAC or QTAC

The personal statement, employment statement and (if provided) STAT results will be used to assess an applicant’s ability and aptitude to study psychology. This will determine if an application is successful. In some instances applicants within this category may be invited to attend an interview as part of this assessment process.

Study pathways

Eligibility for admission into an ISN Psychology degree program is based on applicant’s ability to satisfy specific course entry requirements. Entry requirements for psychology courses are based on predetermined Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) pathways to registration as a psychologist and course specific entry requirements are listed on the relevant ISN Psychology course page.

For more information on training pathways visit the ISN Psychology website.

Additional Information

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People

Indigenous applicants who do not fit in one of the admission categories will be assessed to determine if the applicant is likely to succeed in the course of study they are seeking admission to. Standard entry requirements may not be applied in full but will be considered in the likelihood to succeed assessment process. Applicants may be invited for an interview to form part of this assessment.

Domestic applicants with overseas qualifications

Domestic applicants who completed previous secondary studies overseas may be eligible for undergraduate studies at ISN Psychology if they meet domestic student Entry Criteria (please see Entry Requirements) at the time of application and the minimum admission criteria required from the overseas country.

For a list of overseas countries and qualifications which meet minimum admission criteria visit the ISN Psychology website.

English Language proficiency

Studying a psychology degree and working as a psychologist requires good written and oral English language skills. If English is not your first language and you have not completed year 12 or a higher degree in Australia or an approved English-speaking country, you will need to demonstrate your English language proficiency.

There are two ways in which this can be satisfied:

1. Provide evidence of previous studies or qualifications taught and assessed solely in English;
2. Achieve an academic level result in a relevant English Language test within two years prior to commencement of the course of study the student wish to be admitted to.

Accepted tests and required scores are outlined on our website.

How to Apply

Apply direct to ISN Psychology.  

Application instructions:

• Gather all application documents (e.g., official statement of results/transcript, evidence of citizenship – copy of your passport or Australian driver’s license, change of name certificate – if any documentation submitted contains a different name).
• If any documentation is in a language other than English, ISN will require submission of a certified English translation along with a certified copy of the original documentation.
• Any additional documentation required can be submitted after the submission of an online application form via email to registrar@isn.edu.au

For further information, read about how to apply.

Enrolment

Successful applicants will be emailed outlining the enrolment process and other essential requirements for course commencement.

Recognition of Prior Learning and Transfer of Credit

ISN will provide credit for any units undertaken as part of an APAC-accredited sequence applicable to the current course being undertaken as indicated in ISN’s Policies and Procedures and as referred to in the current APAC standards.

Transfer options between tertiary providers

Students of other universities or higher education providers can transfer into ISN with recognition of prior learning based on ISN policies and regulations.

Deferment of Study

Students enrolled into a course of study can apply to defer their course for a period equivalent to 1 year of study only. Please read ISN Policies and Procedures for more information.

Student and campus services

Access to Counselling for Students

Students can access an allocation of ISN funded counselling sessions through Cornerstone Psychology. Students who wish to access these services should contact the Student Liaison Officer – studentliaisonofficer@isn.edu.au – who will keep this referral confidential.

Course coordinators and lecturers will be proactive in suggesting this service to students.

Students can also seek professional counselling by direct referral by their general practitioner.

Mindfulness and Well-Being

We promote well-being, resilience and mindfulness so as to enhance our students’ academic and personal success, plus their enjoyment of studying at ISN Psychology.

Disability Services

Students with a disability must indicate this on the ISN Psychology Acceptance of Offer digital form which is accessible on the website when a student receives an offer of a place.

The nature and extent of a disability is required to be articulated. Students will then work with our Disability Officer to determine how disability support considerations can be accommodated within our course delivery framework.

Student Support Services Handbook

ISN’s Student Support Services Handbook covers a range of topics including:

• Orientation Program
• Academic Skills Workshops
• Tutoring Services
• OH&S Policy, including Campus Safety
• Disability Support Services
• Student Counselling Services
• Stress management classes
• Thesis and experimental design workshops
• ISN Seminar Series
• E-learning resources
• Undergraduate and Postgraduate Specific Support Services
• Information for interstate and Regional Students

IT Support Services

At ISN we use a range of digital technologies to provide students with the latest and state of the art learning platforms for their study.

For further information, read about Student Support Services.  

Student Appeals and Rights

Full details of the rights of students to appeal, to complain, to be provided with a safe, secure environment and bully-free environment, and to access support services are outlined in our ISN Policies and Procedures handbook.

A range of committees are in place to protect the rights of students and to ensure that all students are treated fairly, assessed fairly and that their conduct is in keeping with the College standards.

Financial assistance

Upfront Tuition and Payment Plans

As an efficiently run, psychology-only college, ISN Psychology has been able to set its fees at a level that is competitive when compared to publicly-funded universities.

Students can opt to pay their tuition fees upfront or apply for FEE HELP (where eligible).

Students who pay tuition fees upfront can pay their full semester fee by the published census date for each semester or pay semester fees in two instalments.  Please contact registrar@isn.edu.au or call (03) 9456 9188 for more information about instalment payments.

FEE HELP

ISN Psychology is now an approved FEE HELP provider. Once fully enrolled in a course, eligible ISN students can apply for FEE HELP and gain access to government funding. 

Please visit the Study Assist website for more information about FEE HELP, including eligibility, loan limits and the application process.

Youth Allowance, Austudy, ABSTUDY

All ISN Psychology courses are eligible for ABSTUDY, Austudy, and Youth Allowance.

All undergraduate courses, including the Honours course, has been approved for Austudy and Youth Allowance.

As of 26 January 2019 ISN Psychology’s Master of Psychology (Clinical) is an approved course for the purpose of student payments. This means enrolled Full-Time master’s students can apply for Austudy or Youth Allowance through Centrelink. 

ISN Scholarships

ISN Psychology awards scholarships on the basis of:

• Academic Merit
• Breadth and Applicability of Life Experience
• Demonstrated Interest in Psychology and Other Related Academic Fields, or Demonstrated Experience in Counselling, or Related Research areas
• Financial Hardship

Scholarship applications include an interview and referee process.

ISN Tuition fees

Our 2020 course fees are available on our website.

Where to get further information

• ISN Psychology – ISN Psychology's Institute Profile
• TEQSA national register – The Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) is Australia's independent national quality assurance and regulatory agency for higher education
• ComparED – The ComparED website provides prospective students with transparent institution information from recent graduates and current students views.
• Study Assist – Information for students about government assistance for financing tertiary study.
• Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)