Curtin University
Master of Psychology (Professional)
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
Develop your skills to operate from a scientist-practitioner perspective, with a well-developed understanding of psychometric measurement, case formulation, treatment planning and intervention strategies.
Course overview
This postgraduate degree represents advanced professional training in psychology.
The one-year course will equip you with education and training in the professional practice of psychology. It is designed to integrate coursework, research and placement components, emphasising experiential learning.
You will receive a rewarding and relevant learning experience throughout the course. Linkages are made specifically to help you develop a detailed understanding of the relationships between psychological theory, the scientific evidence base for these theories and the clinical applications of both theory and research.
CSP Subsidised Fees Available
This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.
Key facts
What you will study
To complete the Master of Psychology (Professional), you must complete 200 credit points.
- Professional Practice in Psychology
- Counselling and Interpersonal Processes in Psychology
- Psychopathology and Interventions
- Interventions for Youth and Families
- Psychological Assessment Theories and Practice
- Psychological Theories and Applications
- Psychology Practicum
Entry requirements
Different pathway options depend on your level of work and education experience.
To be eligible to study this course, you need:
- A four-year undergraduate psychology degree that is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council, such as Curtin’s Bachelor of Psychology
- A psychology qualification from an overseas education institution is assessed as comparable by the Psychology Board of Australia.
Entry is competitive and shortlisted candidates will be interviewed. You must also be eligible for registration with the Psychology Board of Australia as a provisional psychologist.
The Master of Psychology (Professional) is a one-year full-time course; however, due to equity considerations, a limited number of students may be offered the option of part-time enrolment.
Recognition of Prior Learning
You may be able to get credit towards your course based on prior formal, non-formal or informal learning. To apply you will need to provide supporting documentation outlined in the university policy. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
- Apply psychology knowledge, principles and practice to achieve client-centred and evidence-informed outcomes.
- Generate effective solutions through critical analysis, reflective practice and professional reasoning.
- Critically appraise information and apply it to contemporary psychology theory and practice.
- Communicate effectively and appropriately to ensure positive and effective therapeutic and inter-professional relationships; use relevant documentation and reporting processes, including the ethical disclosure of professional information.
- Evaluate and apply appropriate technologies to contemporary psychology practice.
- Develop and apply life-long learning skills to achieve professional competence; engage in research to further develop personal and professional knowledge and skills.
- Comply with APAC standards and practices by integrating local and global perspectives relevant to the field.
- Practice psychology in a culturally responsive and inclusive manner, incorporating the perspectives of multiple stakeholders.
- Work professionally and collaboratively to meet ethical and legal responsibilities.
Career outcomes
This course provides access to various employment opportunities in government and non-government counselling and mental health services. Upon completing their internship and completing the national Psychology Examination, graduates are eligible to apply for registration as psychologists with the Psychology Board of Australia.
Fees and CSP
Estimated fee in 2025: $4,600 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
Estimated full fee in 2025: $38,876 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Student fees may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
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.
