Master of Professional Psychology
The University of Melbourne
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00116K
The Master of Professional Psychology will provide psychology graduates with training in the skills required to meet the core competencies outlined by the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA). The course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), providing the required sequence of subjects for graduates wishing to attain generalist registration as a psychologist in Australia. The two-year program (full-time equivalent) will include coursework subjects addressing psychological assessment, interventions and related professional skills; alongside a research project and practical placement experience. Upon completion, you will be eligible to undertake one year of supervised generalist practice, sit the National Psychology Exam and progress to full registration as a psychologist.
Structure
16 Core Subjects
Subjects
- Child Psychopathology
- Ethics & Psychological Practice
- Well-being in Practice
- Advanced Design and Data Analysis
- Professional Psychology Skills 1
- Research Project
- Basic Interventions
- Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy
- Mental Health Issues Across the Lifespan
- Professional Psychology Placement 1
- Professional Psychology Placement 2
- Individual and Cultural Diversity
- Attitude and Behaviour Change
- Introduction to Assessment and Diagnosis
- Adult Psychopathology
- Professional Psychology Skills 2
Standard entry requirements
- To be considered for entry into this course, you must, within the last 10 years, have completed an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited three-year undergraduate sequence in psychology with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least H2A (75%) (or equivalent).
- A personal statement of no more than 500 words, AND
- Two referee reports
- If your application is shortlisted, you will also be required to attend an interview.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Parkville | Domestic: $86,084 | No |
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Fee comments
Campuses: Parkville.
This course is available to domestic students only
