Hi guys!
I've recently graduated from CQU and am now taking my postgraduate diploma from Monash. Patryn was right about locals not caring much about CQU's cert but why I chose it was 'cos it gave me THE most exemptions (which equals a huge monetary discount almost equivalent to 10K!). However, the accreditation led me to being eligible to applying for Monash's PGD.
I'm just gonna share what I know about Australian psychology degrees k?
The thing is, if you're thinking about furthering your studies, the potential postgraduate school you're thinking of joining won't REALLY bother where ur undergraduate degree came from but they'd more likely look at your grades. To be eligible for a GO8 university's honours or PGD (4th year program) to date, you'll need at least a HD avg. (85%)for honours and a Distinction (75%) for the PGD (Pls do check their websites to varify this information). For the masters and PHD program, it is the same, they'll be looking at at least a Distinction average in the 4th year results. For non - GO8 schools it's on a case to case basis. In my opinion, whether it's GO8 or not, usually accredited programs have a rigorous training program since they have to adhere to the accrediting body's requirements.
The main problem is if your undergraduate degree is not accredited by APAC(see
http://www.apac.psychology.org.au/). If it's not accredited, you might have to do more foundation modules when u try to take postgraduate studies, which will waste precious time and money. Thus, I advise AGAINST unisim due to this fact. BUT if you're thinking of stopping at a bachelor degree and wish to work in S'pore alone; not interested in working overseas AT ALL, then take unisim's psychology degree by all means. But do take into consideration that unisim's psychology degree is self developed by the school and is a relatively new course. Insofar, even NUS or NTU 4 year bachelor degree program graduates, have to take the APAC accredited 4th year (honours or PGD) before they can further their studies in Australia.
Also, I have to highlight that it's not correct that Unisim graduates can get their degrees accredited in Australia. Only if their degree is accredited when they are taking it, is it considered accredited. Otherwise, it's not. It's not like you can go there to get it stamped or smthin.