Master of Professional Psychology

Masters (Coursework)

This postgraduate course provides education and training in applied professional psychology to prepare graduates for an internship to achieve registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia.

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

1 year full-time

Course Code

I88

Domestic Fees

$37,900 per year / $37,900 total

About this course

This postgraduate course provides education and training in applied professional psychology to prepare graduates for an internship to achieve registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia.

The course is based in the scientist-practitioner model and provides experiential learning of evidence-based psychological practice skills through coursework and a practicum.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 9 Masters Degree (Coursework) Award.

Entry requirements

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.

All applicants are required to be eligible for, and successfully gain and maintain, Provisional Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia, must have completed an APAC- accredited 4th year qualification in psychology, including an independent research-based project. Applicants with qualifications obtained overseas must provide evidence that their psychology qualification has been assessed by the Australian Psychological Society (APS) as equivalent to an APAC-accredited Level 2 qualification in psychology.
Applicants must provide a personal statement describing their motivations and personal suitability for the course. Additionally, applicants must submit a curriculum vitae showing details of relevant employment and volunteer experience. Two referee reports must be submitted by the referees via the HODSPA Online Referee System. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview.

Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- Bachelor degree; or
- Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.
International students are required to provide an IELTS Academic with an overall minimum score of 7.0 (no individual band less than 6.5). Internationally schooled applicants may also be required to meet this requirement.

Minimum English standard requirements for this course may also be satisfied with one of the following:
- Bachelor degree from an approved country;
- Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
- Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience.

Study locations

Joondalup

Mount Lawley

What you will learn

Reflect critically on and apply a complex body of psychological knowledge, theories, principles and methods to evidence-based and client-centred psychological practice.
Investigate, analyse, and synthesise complex information and problems in a range of professional contexts.
Apply professional knowledge and technical skills to design, implement, and evaluate psychological strategies with individuals and groups across the lifespan.
Communicate and collaborate in an ethical and culturally responsive manner in professional practice with clients, other professionals, and other stakeholders.
Apply high level self-management and reflective skills to monitor professional functioning and plan and implement strategies for ongoing development as a professional.

Career pathways

Employment opportunities include a range of non-government and government organisations including mental health services, schools, drug and alcohol services, disability services, workplace rehabilitation providers, disability services sector, corrections, child protection, disability sector, and private practice.

Possible future job titles

Psychologist, Mental Health Worker, Clinician, Case worker, Counsellor, Programs Officer

Edith Cowan University (ECU)