Master of Professional Psychology

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

• Successful completion of an AQF Level 8 four-year APAC accredited sequence (or equivalent), completed within the last 10 years.
• Eligibility for provisional registration with the Psychology Registration Board of Australia.
• Completion of an application portfolio, including at least two references.
• Completion of Interview.

All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy here.

The IELTS requirement for admission to this program is 7.0 with no sub-test less than 7.0.

• Special Selection Procedures - Students must satisfy the School of Psychology standards of suitability for the professional practice of Professional Psychology. When evaluating suitability, the School will take into account previous relevant experience, reports of at least 2 referees, units of study previously completed, and the outcome of a selection interview. Interviews for shortlisted candidates, either face-to-face or via teleconferencing, by a panel comprising at least two members of academic staff of the School of Psychology, one of whom has qualifications equivalent to those required for full membership of the Australian Psychological Society. Interviews will be scored according to the interview matrix. All applicants are required to submit a professional portfolio directly to the University in addition to the application lodged through UAC (domestic students) or International Admissions (international students). The professional portfolio must include an application cover letter, a resume, and appropriate attachments. The attachments will include reports from referees and certified copies of university transcripts. Additional detail can be seen in the How to Apply section of this page. International students would have to meet the English language requirement set by the Psychology Board of Australia and have their overseas qualifications assessed by the Australian Psychological Society.

There are two placements required in the program.  Each placements will be 20 days (a total of 300 hours) duration.