Master of Professional Psychology
The fifth year of your six years of professional training as a psychologist.
Master of Professional Psychology
National CRICOS Course Code
074847G
Course length
1 year full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Fees
AQF
8
Intake & start dates
Mon 3 Feb 2020
Understand success. Lead a progressive career in psychology.
You’re ready to make your mark and help change people’s lives for the better. Our Master of Professional Psychology continues your deep understanding of human behaviour, and is the fifth year of the six years professional training required for general registration as a psychologist in Australia.
You can then complete a one-year Psychology Board of Australia approved internship to have the fifth and sixth years of training required for general registration as a psychologist.
Structure
8
UNITS
What you'll learn
Our Master of Professional Psychology is centered on three core principles
- Evidence-based study
- Ethics and Assessment
- Empirical research skills and design
See the complete course guide here.
Before Applying
Chat to one of our ACAP course advisors to make sure you’re picking the right course for your goals. Think about funding options, and whether full-time or part-time study suits your commitments. We’ve also got some entry requirements and practical components to complete.
Before you start studying at ACAP, check out the services and support available to students.
Feel free to get in touch with us
1800 039 139
Meet the following requirements:
- Qualifications equivalent to an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council accredited four-year undergraduate sequence within the last 10 years (qualifications must be assessed by the Australian Psychological Society (APS) for equivalence and evidence of assessment provided), AND
- Be eligible for registration with the Psychology Board of Australia as a provisional psychologist (which requires you to meet all the requirements for registration).
International students: Please note that as part of the registration requirements you must meet the Psychology Board of Australia (PBA) "English language skills registration standards". These standards require the demonstration of English language competency in one of a number of specified equivalent ways. Academic IELTS minimum overall band of 6.5 with no individual band below 6.0 completed in the last two years (or equivalent).
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by ACAP as equivalent to Australian qualifications.
The accrediting body may have additional requirements, including minimum English language, to meet professional accreditation standards. For more information on meeting those requirements visit psychologycouncil.org.au
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