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University of Wollongong (UOW)

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Master of Professional Psychology

  • Masters (Coursework)

This course is for graduates of a four-year accredited psychology program.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Course Code
442, 099429G
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Fees
$28,608 per year / $28,608 total
Financial Support
Austudy

About this course

This course is for graduates of a four-year accredited psychology program. The primary aim is to provide a 5th year of supervised practice and structured learning to prepare candidates for a final year of supervised internship in the field of psychological practice, prior to applying for general registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia.


The Master of Professional Psychology provides one year of full-time education in the professional practice of psychology that:

  • forms the foundation for professional practice, building on the existing knowledge and skills base acquired as part of an APAC-accredited (Australian Psychology Accreditation Council) four-year undergraduate course;
  • takes an evidence-based approach based to the scientist-practitioner model;
  • is broad and generalist in nature; and
  • grounds the core professional competencies as outlined in the APAC accreditation standards.

Teaching methods include a combination of lectures, workshops, skills training, on-line and supervised work-based practicums, both at the University's Northfields Psychology Clinic and at external placements. The emphasis is on skills training and includes demonstration sessions, audio-visual recording of assessment and therapy, case presentations, role-play activities and feedback and reflection.

Entry requirements

Students accepted into the course must have successfully completed a four year, or three year plus a fourth year, Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)-accredited sequence in psychology within the previous 10 years, and be eligible for registration with the PBA as a provisional psychologist.

Places in this course are limited. Entry is competitive and is based on academic merit and personal suitability.

Minimum Prior Qualification
Bachelor

Study locations

Wollongong

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Psychology courses at University of Wollongong (UOW).
76.1%
Overall satisfaction
71.7%
Skill scale
63%
Teaching scale
96.8%
Employed full-time
$88.5k
Average salary