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Master of Professional Psychology
Postgraduate program
Duration
1 year full-time or part-time equivalent up to 4 years maximum.
Location
Start dates
- Semester 1 - 25 Feb 2019
Duration
1 year full-time.
Mode of delivery
Face to Face
English language proficiency
- IELTS overall minimum - 6.5
- IELTS section minimum - 6.0
Study Professional Psychology
The Master of Professional Psychology is a professional qualification for those who wish to practice as a registered psychologist. Through intensive psychological training and education, graduates will be skilled in applying advanced psychological learnings competently and ethically across a broad range of professional settings.
You will enhance your theoretical skills and learn to use relevant principles and methods to assist people with a range of behavioural problems, taking into account social and cultural diversity, current relevant legal frameworks, mental health practice standards and codes of ethical practice.
Why study with us?
- Take advantage of flexible and diverse placement opportunities – our academic experts will assist you with obtaining placement opportunities that will allow you to develop your professional skills and career in psychology.
- Be mentored by leading specialists in the field – during your placement, you will be supervised by highly experienced Registered Psychologists to ensure you receive extensive experience and preparation for seeking General Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
- Discover an alternative APAC accredited pathway into the profession of psychology – successfully complete our program and complete an additional internship year to become a PsyBA registered psychologist.
What you will study
The University of Newcastle’s Master of Professional Psychology offers a professional qualification for those who wish to practice as a registered psychologist.
You will enhance your theoretical skills and learn to use relevant principles and methods to assist people with a range of behavioural problems, taking into account social and cultural diversity, current relevant legal frameworks, mental health practice standards and codes of ethical practice.
Courses to support your drive and direction include:
- Applied Psychological Interventions
- Psychological Treatments and Interventions
- Professional & Ethical Practice
- Clinical Psychology of Special Groups: Intellectual Disabilities/Older Adults
Program plans
Download a program plan for further details on your degree's structure and what courses you will study.
These program plans are applicable to new students. Current students should refer to the program handbook to access the plan relevant to the year they commenced.
- 2019 Program Plan 374.0 KB
Career opportunities
On successful completion of the program and an additional internship year under the supervision of a registered psychologist, graduates will be eligible for registration with the Psychology Board of Australia as a General Registered Psychologist.
Other career prospects may include:
- private, public and non-government organisations
- schools
- human resources
- rehabilitation and disability services
- specialist psychological services
- teaching and supervision
- research customer service manager
Professional recognition
The Master of Professional Psychology has received provisional accreditation by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council.
Accreditation ensures graduates receive a high quality education that will allow them to employ their psychological knowledge and skills in the community.
Practical experience
This program integrates practical placements with suitably qualified supervisors. You will be required to complete a minimum of 134 hours of direct client contact.
