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Master of Psychological Practice (with specialisations)

Masters (Coursework)

The Master of Psychological Practice offers advanced training for psychology graduates, including Commonwealth supported places and HECS-HELP loan options. It is part of an articulated program of study.

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

2 - 4 years full-time

Study Mode

Online

Intake Months

Mar

Domestic Fees

$17,376 per year

About this course

Overview

Are you pursuing general registration as a psychologist? The Master of Psychological Practice (with specialisations) from Charles Sturt University provides a fourth and fifth year of training in psychology for graduates of an accredited three-year psychology program.

This course has a limited number of Commonwealth supported places (CSP) available. If you secure a CSP your fees are lower than a full fee-paying place. It also means you can apply for a HECS-HELP loan to pay for your studies and defer repayment until you earn above a certain amount.

This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.

Entry requirements

Applicants for the Master of Psychological Practice must meet the following Admission Requirements:

The personal suitability to undertake professional practice as a psychologist, assessed through interview and referees' reports
Completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited undergraduate program within the previous five years with a Grade Point Average of no less than 5.5 in core level 2 & 3 psychology subjects (equivalent fulltime) of the accredited sequence.
OR Completion of an APAC accredited Graduate Diploma program within the previous five years with a Grade Point Average of 5.5 excluding any introductory psychology subjects.
AND Completion of PSY301 Advanced Research Methods in Psychology OR PSY461 Advanced Research Methods in Psychology with Charles Sturt University or the equivalent from an APAC accredited program.

Consistent with the new APAC standards, progression from the first year of this program (fourth year of study in Psychology) to the second year (fifth year) in this course is not automatic. Students will have to meet the progression requirements (e.g., the minimum academic requirements of the first year, Personal Suitability). This is because students who enter the 5th year must meet the criteria for Provisional Registration as a Psychologist. Students who do not meet the progression requirements will exit the program and graduate with the Advanced Graduate Diploma of Psychological Practice.

Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

What you will study

For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.

Intensive school

You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.

Career pathways

After graduating, you may apply for general registration as a psychologist following completion of a final year of a supervised internship approved by the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) and meeting all other registration requirements.

Course structure

Essential set (128 pts)Core subjects64 Credit PointsCodeTitleCredit PointsPSY404Psychological Assessment8 credit ptsPSY421Psychological Interventions8 credit ptsPSY429Contemporary Topics in Psychology8 credit ptsPSY474Counselling Skills8 credit ptsPSY472Psychology Research Thesis 116 credit ptsPSY473Psychology Research Thesis 216 credit ptsCompulsory subjects56 Credit PointsCodeTitleCredit PointsPSY564Foundations of Professional Psychology8 credit ptsPSY535Adult Assessment8 credit ptsPSY536Adult Interventions 18 credit ptsPSY537Child Assessment8 credit ptsPSY538Child Interventions 18 credit ptsPSY568Psychological Practice and Research 18 credit ptsPSY569Psychological Practice and Research 28 credit ptsStandard pathway8 Credit PointsRestricted elective8 Credit Points

Select one (1) subject from the following:

CodeTitleCredit PointsPSY542Child Interventions 28 credit ptsPSY539Adult Interventions 28 credit ptsPSY565Neurodevelopmental Disorders8 credit pts

Credit for prior study or work

If you've completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. Which would mean completing your qualification quicker. Find out how to apply for credit and see our credit policy.

How to apply

Applying to Charles Sturt University is easy. Choose how you want to apply below, or get in touch with Charles Sturt University and we can help you with your application.

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Important dates
26 October 2025Master of Psychological Practice - Application Closing Date

Please note
This course does not accept late or extended applications. Only on-time applications will be considered for admission.

Important dates
26 October 2025Master of Psychological Practice - Application Closing Date
7 September 2025Master of Psychological Practice - Application Open Date

This course does not accept late or extended applications. Only on-time applications will be considered for admission.

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