Master of Psychology in Sydney

To be eligible for admission to The University of Notre Dame Australia, all applicants must meet the University's minimum requirements for admission. The requirements for admission are detailed in the University's Policy: Admissions.

Specific Program Requirements for Admission

To be eligible for admission to the program, an applicant must meet the following requirements:

1. Completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited 4-year sequence of study in Psychology within the last 10 years, with a minimum of Second-Class Honours Division B or equivalent;
2. 2. Be eligible for provisional registration as a psychologist (NB students must obtain and provide evidence of provisional registration from the Psychology Board of Australia before commencing the program and maintain it over the course of their program);
3. 3. Demonstrate suitability to undertake the course as evidence by satisfactory:
   1. Referee reports (1 x academic and 1 x professional) via HODSPA; and
   2. CV and personal statement; and
   3. For short-listed candidates, interview with the selection committee.

Please note that the application process is competitive, and the university can only accept a limited number of students into the program due to supervision requirements. This means that not all applicants who meet the minimum eligibility requirements will necessarily be interviewed. Short listing will take into consideration academic achievement and professional suitability.

Students who have obtained their qualifications outside Australia must have their qualifications assessed prior to applying for this program and prior to applying for registration with the psychology board of Australia. The Australian psychological society (APS) provides this assessment service for the board and the assessment assists the board in determining if the student's qualifications are equivalent to an 'approved qualification.' However, the final decision on equivalence rests with the board.

If you obtained your qualifications outside Australia, please submit evidence of your APS equivalency with your application.

We welcome and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants to apply.

Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for Advanced Standing.

Key dates for entry