Macquarie University
Master of Professional Psychology
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
Prepare yourself with experience in various employment settings, including allied health, aged care, disability services, education and private practice.
Course overview
Generalist psychologists are equipped to practice in a broad range of employment settings, including allied health, aged care and disability services, education and private practice. They treat people with mental health problems, seek to understand how factors such as personality, society and culture affect behaviour and provide counselling that can help people from all walks of life lead happier, healthier and more productive lives.
In a single year of study, the Master of Professional Psychology provides you with the necessary knowledge and skills you need to complete a final, sixth year of supervised placement and gain registration as a generalist psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. Through undertaking a blend of coursework and supervised placements, you'll be prepared for effective, ethical psychology practice in a broad range of contexts and settings.
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
From $2,213 (CSP)
What you will study
To graduate with a Master of Professional Psychology, you must earn 80 credit points.
- Counselling and Professional Practice
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Related Techniques
- Populations and Presentations in Practice
- Working with Children and Families
- Research Theory and Practice for Professional Psychologists
- Professional Placement (20 credit points)
- Psychological Assessment and Reports
Entry requirements
1 year (full-time or equivalent duration if available part-time)
Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited AQF Level 7 (Years 1-3) and Level 8 (Honours or 4th year equivalent) qualification(s) in psychology or equivalent, including international qualification(s) deemed equivalent by the Australian Psychological Society:
- Minimum WAM of 65 for Years 1-3 of an APAC-accredited AQF Level 7 qualification or equivalent in psychology, including international qualification(s) deemed equivalent by the Australian Psychological Society
- Minimum WAM of 75 in Year 4 (Honours or 4th year equivalent) of an APAC-accredited AQF Level 8 psychology qualification or equivalent, including international qualification(s) deemed equivalent by the Australian Psychological Society
In addition:
- Eligibility for provisional or full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia
- Relevant work experience
- Two satisfactory referee reports
- Satisfactory personal statement(s)
- Satisfactory Multiple Mini Interview performance
Applicants who have achieved WAMs less than the stated requirements will be excluded from the applicant pool. Additionally, shortlisting for the Multiple Mini Interview selection event is based on academic performance in only the Years 1-3 of an APAC-accredited AQF Level 7 qualification or equivalent in psychology, including international qualification(s) deemed equivalent by the Australian Psychological Society and all other information provided during the application process. This includes information provided to the Universities Admission Centre (UAC), referee reports and the completion of the Macquarie University Supplementary Form. Invitations for the interviews and offers for admission to the course are highly competitive. Meeting the minimum stated requirements does not guarantee an invitation to attend the interviews or admission to the course.
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
Career outcomes
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Fees and FEE-HELP
Estimated first-year tuition fee in 2026: $38,500 (domestic full-fee paying place).
The estimated fee displayed is based on a standard full-time study load. Fees may increase each year. For courses longer than one year in duration, you'll pay the fee that is current for the year that you enrol.
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.
- 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.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee-paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.
