Psychology Degrees in Australia, UK and USA that are Registrable in Singapore
A career in psychology involves planning ahead. Before you embark on your decision to study psychology, you have to ask yourself some questions. So do you want to achieve in the future with a psychology degree? We came across many teenage students who thinks that a psychology degree is about mind reading, like Professor X in X-Men. Some students think that because they are weak in mathematics and sciences thus, doing a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology would allow them to “escape” mathematics and sciences. Sorry to crush your hopes but Psychology is the science of mind and behavior. You can certainly reduce the amount coursework in sciences in a BA degree but you will not be able to “escape” science classes like biology. Since you are required to understand the behavior of people, it is not through mind reading, you must be able to work with data, run and interpret multiple regression models, understand mathematical statistics and run hypothesis testing. There are many fields in psychology but we will first go into the bachelor degree, Undergraduate psychology degrees are usually done at a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science level. The duration in Australia is 4 years with Honours), United States is 4 Years and the UK is 3 Years with Honours. Australia and UK Admission Requirements: The entry minimum entry requirements for being admitted to psychology degree is the A Level, IB or a 1 year foundation program. Find out more about doing a 1 year foundation in Australia and the UK after your O Level instead of doing the A Level or IB and progress to Group of 8 Universities in Australia and Russell Group Universities in the UK. United States Admission Requirements: Most US universities accept O level as admissions to the first year of university. Highly selective universities would require A Level, IB or equivalent qualification. The career outcomes for graduates with a bachelor degree in psychology are, but not limited to: Guidance Counselor Human Resources Staff Market Research Analyst Business Psychologist Sales Psychologist Associate However if your goal is to become a clinical psychologist, you will need to obtain a Master or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from an accredited university. The qualification has to be registrable by the Singapore Psychological Society if you intend to return and practice as a registered psychologist in Singapore. What is a Clinical Psychologist? A clinical psychologist is a mental health professional with an accredited graduate degree in clinical psychology. A clinical psychologist is highly trained in the specialization in the diagnosis and psychological treatment of mental, behavioral and emotional illnesses, including obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Difference between a Clinical Psychologist and Psychiatrist? This is a question that many students and parents are confused about. It is important to note that ALL psychiatrists have an accredited medical degree (MBBS, MD, etc.) and are registered medical doctors. The Doctor of Psychology (PsyD.) and PhD in Psychology are NOT medical degrees. The biggest difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist is that a psychiatrist can prescribe medications, while most psychologists are not medical doctors and typically cannot prescribe medication. In […]
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Study Engineering in the USA, UK and Australia
(Photo credit: Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois, United States) Interested to become an Engineer? First things you have to ask yourself is, do you have a passion for design, making processes more efficient and solving problems? Are you ready for advanced mathematics in calculus, physics and computer applications? If you are, you may consider an Engineering degree. As there are many fields in Engineering, we will only focus on Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering. Accreditation To be an accredited engineer in Singapore or any country that you may be pursuing your Engineering degree in, the degree has to be accredited by the respective engineering board. A rule of thumb for your degree to be accredited in 22 countries in the world is that the degree is completed at a university that is accredited by the respective accreditation board that is a signatory of the Washington Accord. The Washington Accord is an international accreditation agreement for undergraduate professional engineering academic degrees between the bodies responsible for accreditation in its signatory countries and regions. Established in 1989, the full signatories as of 2020 are Australia, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Turkey, the United Kingdom and the United States. The Institution of Engineering, Singapore (IES), is the Singapore signatory to the Washington Accord with effect from June 2006. Engineering Degree in the United States The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) is the United States signatory to the Washington Accord since 1989. So before you decide on university to do your engineering degree, do make sure that it is ABET accredited or contact us for more information. Undergraduate Engineering degrees in the United States are typically 4 years in duration. The minimum entry requirements is to have a GCE O Level / IGCSE or equivalent for most U.S universities. Some highly competitive universities in the U.S. will require the A Level, International Baccalaureate or equivalent to be considered a place. Alternatively, you can also start in a community college by pursuing a 2 year Associate Degree and transfer to a university to complete the Bachelor degree in 2-3 years. If you are looking to transfer to schools like UC Berkeley, you can consider attending De Anza College or Foothill College. If you are looking to transfer to UCLA, you can consider attending Santa Monica College. If you are looking to transfer to the University of Washington, you can consider Green River College or Shoreline Community College. Do contact us for more information. Intakes: Fall (Aug/Sep) for all schools / Spring (Jan/Feb) applicable for most schools Estimated Annual Tuition Fee: Private: USD 35,000 to USD 55,000 per annum Public: USD 20,000 to USD 40,000 per annum Community Colleges: USD 10,000 – USD 12,000 per annum Engineering Degree in the United Kingdom The Engineering Council United Kingdom is the United Kingdom signatory to the Washington Accord since 1989. So before you decide on university to do your engineering degree, do make sure that it is ECUK accredited or contact us for […]
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What Education is Required for a Blockchain/Cryptocurrency Developer
DISCLAIMER: This post is not about cryptocurrency trading or investment nor does it encourage cryptocurrency investments. This post is about the education and skills one would require to be a blockchain or cryptocurrency developer that most companies dealing with financial technology (FinTech) may consider. 10 years ago, a finance degree could land graduates a job in investments in financial institutions but now, companies are looking for more. They are looking for graduates with knowledge of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency. The future of blockchain is near and has already caused much disruptions in how conventional banking works. Many financial institutions and software companies are shifting their attention and hiring to blockchain technology, especially in cryptocurrency. Bitcoin (BTC) is the first cryptocurrency that was launched in 2009 that uses uses blockchain technology. Bitcoin is a decentralized digital currency, without a central bank or single administrator, that can be sent from user to user on the peer-to-peer bitcoin network without the need for intermediaries. Since there is no use for intermediaries , it has disrupted and will go on to making more disruptions to banks, money exchanger, money remittance companies and financial institutions. The acceptance of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have grown tremendously over the past decade. Major companies like Microsoft, Starbucks, Tesla, Amazon and PayPal accepts cryptocurrencies as a mode of payment. Billionaires like Elon Musk (CEO, Tesla) and Mark Cuban (owner of the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) Dallas Mavericks) have openly and vocally showed their support to cryptocurrencies like DogeCoin (DOGE) and Ethereum (ETH). 1 Bitcoin was worth $1 on 9 February 2011 and 10 years later, it reached $48,226.25 on 9 February 2021. On 10 May 2021, 1 BTC is approximately worth $58,490. Cryptocurrencies are definitely here to stay and the potential to have growth as the global acceptance and demand increases. So the question is, how will you be prepared to take on a job as a blockchain / cryptocurrency developer in the future where companies are hunting high and low with people of this skillset. What Qualifications do you Require? Many websites will tell you that you don’t need to have coding experience and you can just do a certificate in a coding language, preferably in Solidity, but we really do recommend you have a Bachelor or Master Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or Engineering. You can always go on job portals to find the requirements and having a degree in CS related fields are usually the minimum. With a degree, you should be proficient with at least one programming language. It’s better to know more to increase your chances as the use of programming languages varies between companies. For example, Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world. requires applicants to proficient in one of the following languages: Golang, Java, Rust for their Blockchain Data Analysis Developer role in their Singapore office. We recommend being proficient in at least two languages like C++, Python, Java, JavaScript. To be a smart contract developer, you will need to be proficient in Solidity too. It is also preferred you have a good understanding of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency. […]
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Business Analytics Degree in the USA and UK
If you search for business analytics jobs in Singapore, you will find dozens of jobs waiting to be filled. The only real problem is that there is not enough talents to do the job. Companies in Singapore like Google, Amazon, Grab, Shopee and many more companies are looking for business analyst with skills in business analytics or data analytics. In fact, there is a global shortage of data analytics as the rate of tech companies scaling very rapidly. So what is Business Analytics? According to Tableau Software, an American interactive data visualization software company that is headquarted in Seattle, Washington, United States, “Business analytics (BA) refers to the practice of using your company’s data to anticipate trends and outcomes. BA includes data mining, statistical analysis, and predictive modeling that help make more informed decisions.” This is not to be confused by the traditional Data analytics. According to Tableu, “Data analytics is the technical process of mining data, cleaning data, transforming data, and building the systems to manage data. Data analytics takes large quantities of data to find trends and solve problems. Data analytics is used across disciplines—from government to science. It’s not just confined to business applications.” So in short, if you prefer bridging data with business and using it to predict and make informed decisions, business analytics might just be the course for you. Why is there a global thirst for Business Analytics? Every time you buy something online for example, your data like your buying habits may be collected so that business analytics may predict your next purchase may be and appear on the page you are on more frequently. There are dozens of usage on how companies and even hospitals use business analytics to predict human decisions. What do you need to be passionate about to do ? You need to have passion for business intelligence, advanced statistics and data mining. Although it is a very in demand job, not everyone has the passion for advanced statistics and data mining. How do I become a Business Analyst in Business Analytics? The most recommended way is to take a degree in Business Analytics. This can be done at the undergraduate or graduate level. Some graduate programs even accept students with non business or IT education as long as they have taken modules in statistic in their undergraduate program. We even have a student that did a Bachelor degree in Food Science and was accepted by Northeastern University’s Master of Professional Studies in Analytics. Education is just the first step, it is important to do a co-op/internship while you are having your study breaks. For example, For over 100 years, Northeastern has been a world leader in cooperative education (co-op), the University’s cornerstone experiential learning program. What is the duration of studies for a Business Analytics degree? For Undergraduate Degrees (Bachelor) : US: 4 years UK 3 Years For Graduate Degrees (Master): US: 1-1.5 Years UK: 1 Year Contact us for more information for school recommendations and application services!
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