University of Western Australia
Master of Professional Psychology (Coursework)
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
Launch your psychology career with UWA’s Master of Professional Psychology, an intensive, skills-focused program that prepares you for general registration through the 5+1 pathway, with real-world training in mental health care and a unique focus on rural and remote practice.
Course overview
The Master of Professional Psychology is a new addition to the programs at UWA and was designed to build on UWA’s strengths and long-standing record, while providing job-ready psychologists to the community. The Master of Professional Psychology allows graduates to pursue the new 5+1 pathway to general registration. In the first semester, you will be provided with intensive training in the application of psychology to the assessment and treatment of mental health issues. Each unit will have an emphasis on providing knowledge as well as skills. You will see experienced clinicians demonstrate these skills and you will be taught how to implement these skills yourself. In the second semester, you will be working off campus, employing these skills while on placement in the community (such as in the School Psychology Service) and completing online studies.
The UWA course has also been designed to prepare you to work in rural and remote locations. You will have the same qualification as any other 5th year graduate, but your skills will be honed with an awareness of how psychologists work in regional and remote areas.
Key facts
What you will study
Students must complete 96 points.
Core units
- Professional Psychology: CBT Skills
- Professional Psychology: Psychological Assessment
- Professional Psychology: Scientist Practitioner
- Professional Psychology Working with Adults
- Professional Psychology: Working with Children
- Professional Psychology: Research Project
- Professional Psychology: Placement
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
To be considered for admission to this course, an applicant must have one of the following:
- An accredited bachelor's honours degree in psychology with at least an upper second class Honours (2A) or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by the Psychology Board of Australia or the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council
- Meet the inherent requirements for the course; and (3) Applicants must be eligible for provisional registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia.
English language requirements
English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the university to be eligible for a place.
- Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
- Develop a strong understanding of common mental health issues in both adults and children.
- Apply assessment skills across the lifespan to identify and understand these issues.
- Practice with self-reflection and cultural competence in diverse client contexts.
- Translate your skills and knowledge into real-world settings through placement experience.
- Prepare for work in a variety of environments, including rural and remote communities.
Career outcomes
Graduates commonly gain employment in private practices, the school psychology service in the Department of Education and in some government services.
Fees
No FEE information available.
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.
