University of Notre Dame Australia
Master of Professional Psychology
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
Enables students to develop advanced knowledge and skills in psychological assessment, intervention, research and practice.
Course overview
The Master of Professional Psychology (MPP) at The University of Notre Dame Australia is a one-year full-time program that offers psychology graduates a 5th year of study as an essential step towards accreditation as a general psychologist. This program is an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited Level 3 program of study. The program focuses on the integration of theory and professional practice and allows students to develop the advanced knowledge, skills, capabilities and attributes required for the safe and ethical practice of psychology.
With an emphasis on the integration of science practice with critical thinking, ethics and the consideration of cultural diversity, this program prepares you for professional practice in psychology based on quality client care and psychological services focused on the whole human person.
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 $2,124 (CSP)
What you will study
The Master of Professional Psychology program requires the completion of eight courses worth 200 units of credit.
Core courses
Complete the following courses:
- Ethics, Practice and Counselling Skills
- Psychological Assessment
- Psychological Interventions
- Professional Psychology Placement A
- Professional Psychology Placement B
- Professional Psychology Research Project
Elective options
Select two courses from the following:
- Educational and Developmental Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Organisational Psychology
- Philosophy and the human person
Entry requirements
To be eligible for admission to the program, an applicant must meet the following requirements:
- Completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited 4-year sequence of study in Psychology within the last 10 years, with a minimum of Second-Class Honours Division B or equivalent.
- Be eligible for provisional registration as a psychologist (NB students must obtain and provide evidence of provisional registration from the Psychology Board of Australia before commencing and maintaining it throughout their program).
- Demonstrate suitability to undertake the course as evidenced by satisfaction:
- Referee reports (1 x academic and 1 x professional) via HODSPA.
- CV and personal statement.
- For short-listed candidates, an interview with the selection committee.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Applicants who have completed subjects at another university relevant to the selected program of study may be eligible for Advanced Standing. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Master of Professional Psychology, graduates will be able to:
- Apply professional, ethical, legal and cultural standards and competencies to psychology practice.
- Apply advanced theoretical knowledge and evidence-based scientific methods to solve complex research and practice-based problems in professional psychology.
- Effectively employ professional oral and written communication across a wide range of audiences in a culturally safe manner.
- Collaborate effectively with clients and other service providers.
- Apply advanced knowledge and skills to conduct ethical and safe psychological assessments under appropriate supervision.
- Employ advanced knowledge and skills to engage in ethical and safe psychological interventions under appropriate supervision.
- Engage in self-reflective professional practice to evaluate, maintain and improve professional competence.
- Utilise advanced knowledge and skills to interact and work with clients across the lifespan and from diverse cultural settings in culturally safe ways, including those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.
- Design and execute a substantial research project relevant to the professional practice of psychology.
Fees and CSP
Estimated total fee in 2025: $16,992 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
Estimated total fee in 2025: $24,200 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Estimated total fees are based on a full-time study load of 200 units of credit.
Student fees may vary per:
- The number of courses studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of courses.
- 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 only need to pay some 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 course 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.
