Master of Professional Psychology

What will you study

To complete the Master of Professional Psychology, you must complete 64 credit points.

• Psychopathology and Formulation 1
• Professional Practice in Psychology 1
• Assessment 1
• Interventions 1
• Psychopathology and Formulation 2
• Research Evaluation for Psychology Practice
• Professional Practice in Psychology II
• Interventions 2

Entry requirements

Applicants must have completed an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)--accredited sequence in Psychology within the last 10 years (e.g., four-year or three-year plus a fourth year) and be eligible for registration with the Psychology Board of Australia as a provisional psychologist. Applicants who completed their Psychology training outside of Australia must provide evidence of equivalency as determined by the Australian Psychological Society.

To be considered for admission, applicants are required to supply:

• Official academic transcript.
• A current resume or curriculum vitae includes employment, relevant experience, research experience and accomplishments.
• A one-page statement responding to the question “Why do you want to be a registered psychologist?” – Please use size 12 font, with 1.5 line spacing.
• Two references were supplied via the Heads of Departments and Schools of Psychology Australia (HODSPA) Psychology Reference Portal.

While it isn't necessary to apply for entry, if you have already secured an internship post-graduation, please include this evidence to support your application further.

Entry is competitive, with limited places available. Shortlisted applicants must attend an interview (face-to-face or via teleconferencing) with a panel comprising at least two members of the academic staff of the Discipline of Psychology, both of whom have qualifications equivalent to those required for general registration as psychologists.

Recognition of Prior Learning

If you have completed prior studies relevant to units within this course, you may be eligible for credit for your past studies. Learn more about credit and recognition of prior learning.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

The Master of Professional Psychology is a pathway to registration (5+1) as a general psychologist in Australia. As a Psychologist, you may find a rewarding career in a diverse range of rural and urban settings, such as:

• Hospitals
• Multi-disciplinary Health Clinics
• Community Health Centres
• Private Practice.

Fees and CSP

Average first-year fee in 2025: $16,992 (Commonwealth Supported Place).

The average first-year fee in 2025 is $30,636 (Domestic full-fee paying place).

The prices listed above are indicative only.

A student’s annual fee may vary by:

• 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 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 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.