Masters (Coursework)
On successful completion of the Master of Professional Psychology, graduates will be eligible to undertake a sixth year (the +1 year) of practical training. The one-year supervised practice internship, which leads to general registration as a psychologist, is available through two options: Graduate Diploma of Professional Psychology Practice or can be arranged and developed independently, with approval by the Psychology Board of Australia.
Please note: The closing time and date for the receipt of applications for admission to the Master of Professional Psychology in 2023 is 11.59pm on 30 September 2022 (AEDT). Incomplete and late applications will not be considered.
Please note: The closing time and date for the receipt of applications for admission to the Master of Professional Psychology in 2024 is 11.59pm on 30 September 2023 (AEDT). Incomplete and late applications will not be considered.
Further information regarding the application and selection process can be found in the 2024 Postgraduate Psychology FAQs.
The minimum academic requirement for entry to the course is successful completion of a four year APAC-Accredited sequence in psychology (AQF Level 8) within the last 10 years, together with eligibility for registration with the Psychology Board of Australia as a provisional psychologist.
To be eligible for entry to the course applicants must have attained either a 2B Honours degree or a Distinction minimum average across their psychology subjects in years 3 and 4 of their APAC accredited undergraduate training.
Those applicants who have not completed a four year APAC-accredited sequence in psychology must have their qualifications assessed by the Australian Psychological Society (APS), and provide the assessment report from the Australian Psychological Society with their application. For information on how to do this and the fees associated with this service refer to the APS. The assessment report must state that the applicant's qualifications are comparable to a four year APAC-accredited sequence in psychology.
All applicants must satisfy the School of Psychological Sciences that they are suitable candidates for professional training in psychology. Selection will be based on referee reports, academic merit, relevant experience, and a structured interview by a selection panel. Short-listed applicants will be required to attend an interview in November.
Professional Experience Placement Requirements
SAFETY IN PRACTICE COMPLIANCE
All students enrolling in College of Health and Medicine programs which include a professional experience placement component, laboratory and/or field activity are required to establish and maintain their capacity to practice safely via Safety in Practice Requirements compliance documentation.
The College, in accordance with Safety in Practice Compliance and Risk Assessment Procedure (PDF 659.0KB), assesses student compliance with Safety in Practice Requirements, which include:
National criminal history and medical, physical and psychological disclosures can inhibit student eligibility to participate in courses. Students must submit the Safety in Practice Requirements compliance documentation to enable risk assessment to be completed before:
The exceptions are the Working with Children Registration and Immunisation Record Card check, which must be completed 4 weeks prior to first PEP.
This course is not available to international students. Please see our international page for courses that are offered to international students.
Graduates who subsequently successfully complete a one-year Psychology Board of Australia approved internship program will be eligible for general registration as a psychologist in Australia.
The Master of Professional Psychology is a professionally accredited degree. This course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).
Graduates may meet the requirements for commencement of their supervised internship year as a provisional psychologist, after which they may meet requirements for general registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) as a Psychologist. There may be additional requirements for registration beyond the completion of the course. For further registration requirements, please visit the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
If you have any queries about the accreditation process, please contact us for further information.
The Master of Professional Psychology is a professionally accredited degree. This course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).
Graduates may meet the requirements for commencement of their supervised internship year as a provisional psychologist, after which they may meet requirements for general registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) as a Psychologist. There may be additional requirements for registration beyond the completion of the course. For further registration requirements, please visit the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
If you have any queries about the accreditation process, please contact us for further information.
Students must satisfactorily complete 100 credit points of study from the schedule.
Applications for credit can be made in your course application. Find out more information about how to apply for a credit transfer/advanced standing at Recognition of Prior Learning.