Master of Professional Psychology

What you will study

The Master's of Professional Psychology requires completion of 96 units, which must consist of:

48 units from completion of the following pre-provisional registration courses:

• Foundations of Professional Psychology
• Research Methods and Statistics in Professional Psychology
• Professional Psychology Research Project. (18 units, which are usually taken during the first year of study as six units in the first semester and as 12 units in the second semester)
• Psychological Assessment
• Psychological Interventions
• Contextualising Professional Psychology

48 units from completion of the following post-provisional registration courses:

• Advanced Assessment in Professional Psychology
• Advanced Psychological Interventions
• Ethics and Professional Practice
• Preparation for Professional Psychology Placements
• Evidence in Professional Psychology
• Advanced Applications in Psychological Practice
• Professional Psychology Placement (12 units, which must be taken in the final semester of the program)

Entry requirements

All applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is competitive, so meeting all admission requirements does not automatically guarantee entry. 

Where ranking of applications is required, the ANU selection rank calculated from your qualifications will be used.

Recognition of Prior Learning

You may be able to get credit for your course based on prior formal, non-formal or informal learning. To apply, you will need to provide supporting documentation outlined by the university. Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

• Advanced knowledge of the theoretical and conceptual foundations of assessment and intervention relevant to professional psychology practice
• Advanced communication skills in oral and written formats
• Understanding of, ability to apply and commitment to the ethical, legal, culturally competent and self-reflective professional practice of psychology
• The ability to critically analyse and synthesise complex information relevant to the practice of professional psychology
• The ability to collaborate effectively with clients and other service providers
• The ability to conduct and interpret research relevant to the professional practice of psychology
• The skills required to engage in psychological assessment under appropriate supervision
• The skills required to engage in psychological interventions under appropriate supervision
• Awareness, knowledge and skill in interacting and working with clients across the lifespan and from diverse cultural settings, including those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds

Career outcomes

Graduates of the degree will be required to complete a one-year internship and pass the National Psychology Examination before they can apply for full registration as psychologists.

Fees and CSP

FEE Information not provided

A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:

• The number of units studied per term.
• The choice of major or specialisation.
• Choice of units.
• 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'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – 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 unit 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 course.