International Experience Program - Macau
Faculty of Arts
School of Psychology - 2013 program
"Studying cross-cultural psychology in Macau has been the experience of a lifetime. I met amazing people, saw incredible things, and had a fantastic time all while learning first-hand in two weeks what a year of essays and textbook revision couldn't hope to teach me. I'd recommend study abroad to anyone. If i can do it anyone can!" - Program participant 2012
This program will provide students with an opportunity to become more aware of the impact of the socio-cultural context on behaviour and to develop cultural awareness. It will also provide the opportunity to discover new strengths and abilities, conquer new challenges and solve new problems thus enhancing generic skills.
Students will spend two weeks visiting Macau, which is a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of the People's Republic of China. During the visit, students will attend lectures (in English) in the University of Macau’s, Department of Psychology, visit local psychologically related institutions and learn about Macanese and Chinese culture. Accommodation (shared room) will be at hotels in Taipa, Macau and Hong Kong. There may also be an opportunity to explore nearby Hong Kong.
Prior to departure, students would be expected to do preparatory reading and engage in discussions.
Program Dates: 16 November - 1 December 2013 (exact dates TBC) - this program will run into Session 3 so please take this into account when applying for this program.
Number of places: 18 Places
NB. This program will require 9 students to proceed.
Program Cost: approx $3000* - prices subject to change depending on final student numbers
This is the price for undergraduate and Honours students after the $500 Vice Chancellor Travel Grant (for eligible students) and $200 from the Faculty of Arts per eligible student. These funds are not awarded directly to individuals but have already been included in program costings. Further information on the Vice Chancellor Travel Grant is available here.
The price for postgraduate students and students not eligible for the Vice Chancellor Travel Grant would therefore be $500 higher.
Students may also be eligible to obtain the Australian Government's OS-Help loan to assist in paying for this program. Further details on OS-Help is available here.
Costs should include: Airfares from Sydney, ferry ride to Macau, travel insurance, accommodation (twin share), tuition in Macau, visit to institutions in Macau, 24 Hour emergency support, limited local travel.
Costs do not include: CSU subject fees, meals and daily local transportation, communications, laundry, sightseeing and recreational activities. Domestic travel to and from Sydney airport. Visa for non-Australian citizens (Australian citizens do not require a visa for Macau).
Please note all CSU Global Programs are group ticketed. Your program will depart from Sydney International Airport and return to Sydney International Airport on the dates listed.
Eligibility: Any student who is enrolled in a psychology course may apply to participate in the psychology international experience subject, provided they have completed the first year psychology subjects.
Credit: This program is an integral part of the subject, PSY219 Psychology International Experience. Students have to enrol in the subject and it can be counted as an elective subject in the Bachelor of Psychology, Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) or Bachelor of Arts (Psychology). As such it will incur HECS.
Students who wish to take the subject but who cannot use it an elective will be enrolled in PSY220 International Cultural Experience. Enrolling in this subject does not incur HECS but it will still be shown on the transcript.
Health Related Information: As there are no porters and limited facilities for the disabled, students must be able to cope independently. For instance, students must be able to transport and lift their own luggage and be able to walk a reasonable distance.
Application Time-line:
- Application closing date: 16 August, 2013
- Successful students notified (via email): 23 August, 2013
- $1000 non-refundable deposit due: 30 August, 2013
(You MUST have obtained your passport prior to this date - with a minimum of 6mth validity from the program's return date) - Final and full payment due: 16 September, 2013
- Pre departure modules (online): TBA
Click here to download an application form [pdf]
Further enquiries regarding the program should be directed to the subject coordinator:
Associate Professor Graham Tyson
School of Psychology
Building C6
Bathurst NSW 2795
Phone: (02) 6338 4297
Email: gtyson@csu.edu.au
Completed applications should be submitted by the due date to:
Psychology Administration Officer
School of Psychology
Charles Sturt University
Panorama Avenue
Bathurst NSW, 2795
Email: psychadmin@csu.edu.au