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Master of Professional Psychology

  • Masters (Coursework)

The Master of Professional Psychology provides comprehensive training for psychology graduates, including coursework, practical placements, and a research project. Accredited by APAC, it prepares students for supervised practice, the National Psychology Exam, and registration as psychologists in Australia.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 - 2 years full-time, 4 - 4 years part-time
Course Code
MC-PROPSYC
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb

About this course

OverviewCourse overview

Learn about psychological assessment, interventions, and professional skills through coursework and practical experience.

Upon completion, be eligible to undertake supervised practice and sit for the National Psychology Exam. Then you'll be ready to become a registered psychologist.

The Master of Professional Psychology is designed to provide psychology graduates with all the necessary training to meet the core requirements set by the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA). This course is officially accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), meaning it offers the specific subjects you need as part of the pathway to registration as a psychologist in Australia.

This two-year program (full-time equivalent) is comprehensive, including coursework subjects that cover vital areas like psychological assessment, effective interventions, and important professional skills. You'll also complete a significant research project and gain invaluable hands-on experience through practical placements.

Once you successfully complete this program, you'll be eligible to undertake one year of supervised generalist practice and sit for the National Psychology Exam. After these steps, you'll be ready to progress to full registration as a psychologist!

Study locations

Parkville

What you will learn

Course overview

Overview

  • Learn about psychological assessment, interventions, and professional skills through coursework and practical experience.
  • Upon completion, be eligible to undertake supervised practice and sit for the National Psychology Exam. Then you'll be ready to become a registered psychologist.

The Master of Professional Psychology is designed to provide psychology graduates with all the necessary training to meet the core requirements set by the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA). This course is officially accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), meaning it offers the specific subjects you need as part of the pathway to registration as a psychologist in Australia.

This two-year program (full-time equivalent) is comprehensive, including coursework subjects that cover vital areas like psychological assessment, effective interventions, and important professional skills. You'll also complete a significant research project and gain invaluable hands-on experience through practical placements.

Once you successfully complete this program, you'll be eligible to undertake one year of supervised generalist practice and sit for the National Psychology Exam. After these steps, you'll be ready to progress to full registration as a psychologist!

Career pathways

Upon completion, be eligible to undertake supervised practice and sit for the National Psychology Exam. Then you'll be ready to become a registered psychologist.

Once you successfully complete this program, you'll be eligible to undertake one year of supervised generalist practice and sit for the National Psychology Exam. After these steps, you'll be ready to progress to full registration as a psychologist!

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Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Psychology courses at University of Melbourne.
86.2%
Overall satisfaction
85.6%
Skill scale
78.2%
Teaching scale
78.7%
Employed full-time
$85.6k
Average salary