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Can I add additional documents or amend the documents I uploaded after my application was submitted?

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Yes, but only if your application has not yet been confirmed as ‘complete’ yet. You can still edit your application whilst it’s ‘Pending’ or ‘Incomplete’.

If you need to add or amend documents or information in a ‘Complete’ application status, you will need to email us to edit it for you. Please email your new or updated documents to [email protected]

Published: 19th November, 2019

Updated: 17th August, 2021

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Can I apply to defer an offer until next year?

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Due to the highly competitive nature of our programs each year, deferral is normally only possible on compassionate grounds. Each case would be looked at on its individual merits. If you have been made or have accepted an offer and you think you may need to defer please contact the Registry team via email [email protected] for further advice.

Published: 19th November, 2019

Updated: 17th August, 2021

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Can I attend my admissions interview remotely?

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Yes, if you are overseas or out of state for the offered interview time it is possible to hold an interview via Zoom or Microsoft Teams. Check your interview invitation for more details on how to request this.

All interviews are conducted at (AEST) Melbourne time – please ensure you are prepared for the correct time if based in a different time zone.

Published: 19th November, 2019

Updated: 17th August, 2021

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Can I get FEE-HELP loans for your courses?

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Yes, if you are eligible. All of our Higher Education courses are accredited by TEQSA and we are a registered HELP provider, meaning that FEE-HELP is available to eligible students who have not reached their FEE-HELP limits.

For more information on tuition fees and course costs see: https://www.cairnmillar.org.au/course-fees 

For more information on the FEE-HELP program and eligibility criteria see www.studyassist.gov.au.

Published: 19th November, 2019

Updated: 17th August, 2021

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Can I re-use old referee reports?

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Referee report submission is done using an online reference request system. Please refer to the admission criteria of the course you are applying for, to see if and how many references are required.

You will still need to have an active account and may need to login to www.psychologyreference.org and ‘share’ the reports with the Cairnmillar Institute again before we will be able to see them.

NOTE: please be aware however that www.psychologyreference.org do sometimes clean their database and delete old or expired reports. If the reports have been deleted then you will need to re-request reports from the same or new referees.

Please contact the service directly if you have further questions about using old referee reports: [email protected].

Applicants submitting references will be required to use the online HODSPA reference system. A guide to the service can be found here.

Please note: This system is the same across all Australian Universities. To be able to use the system, you will need to have an active subscription. The subscription allows you access the service during the 2021 – 2022 intake from the 1st of August 2021 to 30th July 2022. The cost is $25.00 and can be paid for through the "My Account" section in the payment tab of the HODSPA reference system.

Please check beforehand if the program you are applying to requires references.

If you require support using the system, please contact the service provider directly if you require IT support as this is an external service ([email protected])

Published: 27th June, 2020

Updated: 17th August, 2021

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CV: What should I put in my CV? How long should it be? Can I apply without a CV?

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To make an application you must upload your current CV/Resume in the appropriate section of the application portal. Even if you have very little professional experience, you will still have qualifications and other skills you may want to highlight.

The best content and format for a CV document will vary depending on your situation, history and relevant experience. There is no one format or best practice for all applicants. In general, a shorter CV (2-6 pages) is best. You can use your current professional CV if you choose.

We are a small school and cannot give external applicants specific advice about application planning and document preparation. Please contact your current or undergraduate institution for careers advice or talk to a mentor or other trusted friend or professional for CV and application preparation advice. You may also be able to find templates and advice online to best suit your situation. Ultimately applicants are responsible for making these decisions and presenting the best possible application.

Make sure that you review your CV carefully for accuracy and avoid minor errors.

Please note: Those applying to the Master of Clinical Psychology (Post-Registration) program must demonstrate they meet specific admissions criteria to be considered for selection. Some of this information can be included in your CV, as well as your personal statement. Please visit the course page for further information.

Published: 19th November, 2019

Updated: 17th August, 2021

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Do I need to provide a Working With Children Check or Police Check in order to apply?

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No, you do not need to provide a police check or WWCC to apply for any of Cairnmillar’s programs, but you will need to be able to pass and provide both checks if you take up a place to study with us.

If we make you an offer of study, we will send you detailed information about what kind of checks are required and when and how you must provide them.

Published: 19th November, 2019

Updated: 17th August, 2021

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Do my documents need to be certified?

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If you are scanning your original documents or providing a digitally signed electronic document (such as those downloaded from eQuals) they do not need to be certified. If you are scanning a copy then it needs to have been certified as a true and correct copy of the original.

Published: 19th November, 2019

Updated: 17th August, 2021

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Do you have a mid-year intake?

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Applications for the July part time 2022 intake for the Bachelor of Psychology and Counselling and the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) program, are now open and will close on 19 June 2022.

Applications for advanced entry to the Master of Professional Psychology Practice internship program are also open.

There is no mid-year intake for the other courses offered at Cairnmillar.

To keep up to date on when future mid-year applications will open, follow us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, or register your interest here.

Published: 19th November, 2019

Updated: 4th May, 2022

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Do you have evening or weekend classes?

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Unfortunately not, all of our classes currently run during business working hours.

Published: 19th November, 2019

Updated: 17th August, 2021

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Do you offer 4+2 internship program in psychology?

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No, we do not offer any 4+2 internship programs at Cairnmillar.

We do have an integrated 5+1 program starting with the Master of Professional Psychology and with a potential option to articulate into the Master of Professional Psychology Practice to complete the +1 internship under that program.

Published: 19th November, 2019

Updated: 17th August, 2021

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Do you offer CSP places or HECS-HELP?

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Our Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses do not have Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs). We are a non-university higher education provider accredited through TEQSA. As such, they are not eligible for CSP funding.

However, we are a registered FEE-HELP provider. The FEE-HELP loan scheme works in a similar way to the HECS-HELP loan scheme. We suggest that you check out www.studyassist.gov.au to find out more about FEE-HELP. For more details about our fees and fee structure, click here.

Published: 19th November, 2019

Updated: 17th August, 2021

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Do you offer distance or online learning?

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A limited number of courses are available by distance or online learning. Some units may be taught or partially taught online but the majority of all programs are taught through on campus instruction with a minimum expectation of 80% attendance. Please see Cairnmillar’s courses for more information on the study mode.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Institute has temporarily transitioned to fully online until further advised.  At this stage, we expect to deliver the remaining teaching and assessment on campus for 2021 Semester 2.   

Our only online or primary online courses are the Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science and the Master of Clinical Psychology (Post Registration). All other course should be assumed to be on campus in Melbourne once COVID restrictions allow. 

Published: 19th November, 2019

Updated: 17th August, 2021

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Do you work with International Education Agents? Can we become an Agent?

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We do not currently accept applications or pay commissions to educational agents. We do not pay commission for enrolments under any circumstances. This policy is non-negotiable.

We ask that education agents do not contact us or our staff.

Published: 19th November, 2019

Updated: 17th August, 2021

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English language requirements?

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All international applicants for all courses and domestic applicants in counselling or psychology courses who were born overseas will need to be able to demonstrate relevant English proficiency for both entry to the program and provisional registration where required.

Equivalent evidence may include:

  • all of your primary and secondary education which was taught and assessed solely in English in a recognised country (as per AHPRA English Language Standards)
  • the IELTS (academic module) with a minimum overall score of 7 and a minimum score of 7 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking).
  • the PTE Academic with a minimum overall score of 65 and a minimum score of 65 in each of the four communicative skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking).
  • the TOEFL iBT with a minimum total score of 94 and the following minimum score in each section of the test:
    • 24 for listening,
    • 24 for reading,
    • 27 for writing, and
    • 23 for speaking.
  • the OET with a minimum score of B in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking).

All psychology applicants must also be able to meet the minimum English language requirements for AHPRA registration. See the AHPRA website for more information.

Published: 29th July, 2021

Updated: 17th August, 2021

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How do I calculate my Average Grade or Weighted Average Mark (WAM)?

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A guide on how to calculate your averaged result (WAM) can be found here.

  • For Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) applicants, it is important that you only provide the WAM for your 2nd and 3rd year level Psychology subjects.
  • All other Psychology applicants should provide the total WAM for all subjects in their most recent APAC accredited qualification.
  • Counselling applicants should simply provide the total WAM for all subjects in their most recent qualification.

If your current or most recent institution is one of the few in Australia which does not provide exact marks on your official academic transcript, we will require an additional document from you in order to process your application. See the 'My current institution does not list final marks out of 100 on my transcript (e.g. Fed Uni or ACU), what should I do?' FAQ answer below for more information.

Published: 19th November, 2019

Updated: 28th October, 2020

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