Master of Professional Psychology

What you will study

The Master of Professional Psychology program requires the completion of 80 units, which includes 60 units of coursework and 20 units of placement.

Core courses

Complete the following core courses to fulfil the requirements of this program.

• Research Development
• Professional and Ethical Practice
• Counselling and Psychological Intervention
• Psychological Practice: Adult Psychopathology
• Psychological Practice: Children and Families
• Assessment in Psychological Practice
• Psychological Practica 1
• Psychological Practica 2

Entry requirements

Applicants require all of the following to be considered for a place in the program:

• Successful completion of a four-year or three-year plus a fourth year Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited sequence in psychology qualification, which has been completed with a second-class Honours (2B) or above or an overall GPA of 5.0 or above (7-point scale) in the 4th year component of a non-honours program or equivalent postgraduate qualifications with an accredited sequence in psychology.
• Eligibility for provisional registration with the Psychology Registration Board of Australia.
• Successful completion of an application portfolio, including at least two references.
• Successful completion of an interview.

English language requirements

All applicants must demonstrate that they meet the following English proficiency requirements:

• IELTS Overall Minimum: 7
• IELTS Sub-Test Minimum: 7

Contact the university for more information.

Recognition of Prior Learning

If you have previously studied or have relevant work experience, you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning. If your application is successful, you can reduce the number of courses you need to study, saving you time and money. Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this program, graduates will have:

• Demonstrated successful (prior or concurrent) achievement of Pre-Professional Competencies.
• Applied evidence-based and scientific methods to professional practice across the lifespan in empirically valid ways.
• Employed professional communication skills with a range of socially and culturally diverse clients.
• Performed appropriate standardised psychological testing as part of a broader assessment to assess and interpret aspects of functioning.
• Identified psychological disorders using a recognised taxonomy.
• Conducted professional interviews and assessments and synthesised information from multiple sources, including risk assessment, to conceptualise the presenting issues to determine the most appropriate interventions.
• Monitored outcomes and modifications based on evolving case formulation, including health and health concerns, family and support networks and organisational, cultural or community contexts, with care given to appropriate interventions for the client within their wider context.
• Interpreted and communicated findings in oral and written formats, including formal psychological reports.
• Implemented appropriate, empirically supported interventions at an advanced level and monitored clients' progress and intervention outcomes.
• Demonstrated respect for the skills and contributions of other professionals.
• Worked effectively with a range of professional and support staff in the workplace and communicated and collaborated effectively within the bounds of ethical and legal requirements.
• Operated within the boundaries of their professional competence, consulted with peers or other relevant sources where appropriate and referred to other relevant practitioners where appropriate.
• Rigorously applied professional practice policies and procedures, including those related to referral management and record-keeping, across a range of workplace settings and with recognition of different organisational cultures and practices.
• Engaged in self-reflective professional practice, taking account of the impact of their own values and beliefs and taking appropriate actions as a result.
• Evaluated the effectiveness of their professional practice, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes where needed.
• Critically evaluated contemporary scientific literature to inform practice.
• Investigated a substantive individual research question relevant to the discipline of psychology.

Career outcomes

Following graduation, you will be able to complete an additional internship year under the supervision of a registered psychologist. After this internship and passing the National Psychology Exam, you are eligible for registration with the Psychology Board of Australia. You can go on to work as a generally registered psychologist.

Other career prospects may include:

• Behavioural Support Practitioner
• Counsellor
• Community and Mental Health
• Rehabilitation Consultant and Disability Services

Fees and CSP

Indicative annual fee in 2026: $17,812 (Commonwealth Supported Places)

Indicative annual fee in 2026: $35,624 (domestic full-fee paying place)

All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 80 units (normally eight courses) per year.

A student’s annual fee may vary depending on:

• The number of courses studied per term.
• The choice of major or specialisation.
• Choice of courses.
• Credit from previous study or work experience.
• Eligibility for government-funded loans.

You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

Commonwealth Supported Places

The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.

If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you only need to pay some of your tuition fees. The student contribution amount is the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.

Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.

Your student contribution amount is:

• Calculated per the courses you're enrolled in.
• Depending on the study areas they relate to.
• Reviewed and adjusted each year.

HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university program.