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
They treat people with mental health problems but also seek to understand how factors such as personality, society and culture affect behaviour. They also provide counselling to 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 to complete a final, sixth year of supervised placement and register as a generalist psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. Through a blend of coursework and supervised placements, you'll be prepared for effective, ethical psychology practice in various contexts and settings.
They treat people with mental health problems and seek to understand how factors such as personality, society and culture affect behaviour. They also 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 to complete a final, sixth year of supervised placement and register as a generalist psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. Through a blend of coursework and supervised placements, you'll be prepared for effective, ethical psychology practice in various contexts and settings.
Key features
Access training that’s consistent with international standards.
- Receive experiential training in a range of assessment methods and modes of treatment.
Collaborate with and learn from connected academics.
- Learn from expert academics who are registered and/or endorsed psychologists working in diverse fields of applied psychology.
Obtain personalised career advice from expert mentors.
- Receive individual career coaching and guidance to position yourself for your sixth-year internship.
Hone your research skills alongside experienced researchers.
- Develop your understanding of the practical aspects of the design, conduct and reporting of psychology research.
Key facts
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
With recognition of prior learning (RPL), you could get credit for your previous study and experience, reducing the duration of your studies. Credit is awarded for formal and informal or non-formal learning. You’ll need to apply for RPL once you receive your offer to study at Macquarie.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
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Fees and FEE-HELP
Estimated annual fee in 2025: $37,000 (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.
