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University of Newcastle

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Master of Professional Psychology

  • Masters (Coursework)

The Master of Professional Psychology is a professional qualification for those who wish to practice as a Registered Psychologist.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
1 year full-time, 4 years part-time
Course Code
40117, 098563K
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb
International Fees
$46,990 per year / $46,990 total

About this course

The Master of Professional Psychology is a professional qualification for those who wish to practice as a Registered Psychologist. Through intensive psychological training and education, graduates will be skilled in applying advanced psychological learnings competently and ethically across a broad range of professional settings.

You will enhance your theoretical skills and learn to use relevant principles and methods to assist people with a range of behavioural problems, taking into account social and cultural diversity, current relevant legal frameworks, mental health practice standards and codes of ethical practice.

On successful completion of the program and an additional internship year under the supervision of a registered psychologist, graduates will be eligible for registration with the Psychology Board of Australia as a General Registered Psychologist.

Study locations

Newcastle - Callaghan

What you will learn

The University of Newcastle's Master of Professional Psychology offers a professional qualification for those who wish to practice as a registered psychologist.

You will enhance your theoretical skills and learn to use relevant principles and methods to assist people with a range of behavioural problems, taking into account social and cultural diversity, current relevant legal frameworks, mental health practice standards and codes of ethical practice.

Courses to support your drive and direction include:

  • Professional & Ethical Practice
  • Psychological Practice - Adult Psychopathology
  • Psychological Practice - Children and Families
  • Counselling and Psychological Interventions
  • Assessment in Psychological Practice
  • Applications of Psychological Practice
  • Psychological Practice

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Career pathways

On successful completion of the program and an additional internship year under the supervision of a registered psychologist, graduates will be eligible for registration with the Psychology Board of Australia as a General Registered Psychologist.

Other career prospects may include:

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Psychology courses at University of Newcastle.
78.4%
Overall satisfaction
83.8%
Skill scale
70.3%
Teaching scale
88.4%
Employed full-time
$95k
Average salary