How to Apply | Domestic Students

Complete the Online Application Form.
We will contact you within 24-48 hours to discuss next steps and the documentation required to finalise your application. In the meantime, please begin collating the documentation required to finalise your application. You will be asked to supply:
1. Proof of successful completion of an APAC accredited level 1 and 2 qualification within the last 10 years, with a GPA of 5.0+ in the Level 2 qualification; AND
2. Brief (2 page) professional curriculum vitae

Present all of the following information that applies to you in reverse chronological order, i.e., most recent information provided first

Educational history: include the institution, years of study, and name of the course award, as well as the overall grades
Experience in psychology: Provide information about your paid or voluntary experience in psychology. Include the name of the organisation, start and end dates (month and year), whether undertaken on a part- or full-time basis, whether paid or voluntary and a brief outline of duties undertaken
Other relevant experience: This may include:

professional registration and memberships;
other professional service (e.g., delivering a workshop or serving as an office bearer for an organisation);
professional development activities (e.g., workshops and conferences attended);
publications and conference presentations.

You will also need to provide:

1. 500 word Online Personal Statement of Learning Objectives (this will be provided to you after lodgement of your application)
2. A copy of your passport/birth certificate and Australian Driver’s licence/Proof of age card
3. 2x Professional Referee Reports

Referee report submission process

Referee reports are submitted through the Australian Psychology Post-Graduate Program Reference Request System.

Register with the Australian Psychology Post-Graduate Program Reference Request System here. Please note: This system is the same across all Australian Universities. To be able to use the system, you will need to have an active subscription. The cost is $25.00 and can be paid for through the “My Account” section in the payment tab.

Once registered ask two referees to provide us with referee reports. It is your responsibility for ensuring the referee submits the report. Once your referee has completed their report, please ensure you ‘share’ the reports prior to the closing date for applications. This is an additional step where you must click ‘share your references’ in the Australian Psychology Post-Graduate Program Reference Request System.

Refer to the Psychology Reference Guide for instructions on how to use the reference request system.

ACAP will download your referee report when applications close and late referee reports will not be accepted. We cannot accept referee reports directly from you or the referee, the reports must be registered on Australian Psychology Post-Graduate Program Reference Request System. If you have queries about the status of your referee reports please contact the Australian Psychology Post-Graduate Program Reference Request System.

Interviews for shortlisted applicants: Shortlisted applicants will be invited to participate in the interview process.

Offers are made on a rolling basis until places are filled. Applicants who receive offers need to respond as required to confirm their place within 5 business days. Eligible candidates who do not receive an offer for admission in a given trimester will be considered for admission in up to two (2) subsequent trimesters after which a new application will be required.

Due to the anticipated high volume of applications, we are unable to comment on the status of individual applications. All applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application in due course.

The application process for both the Master of Psychology (Clinical) and the Master of Professional Psychology is the same, however, the selection criteria differs between the two awards. If you are applying for both courses use one application and indicate that you are applying for both.

Please be sure to carefully read the course guide information and the entry criteria/prerequisites for the Master of Professional Psychology and the Master of Psychology (Clinical) before applying. All applicants must ensure that they meet the requirements for registration with the Psychology Board of Australia that includes meeting the mandatory English language skills registration standard. Information about these standards can be found here.

If applying for FEE-HELP, you will be sent an electronic Commonwealth Assistance Form (eCAF) after completing your enrolment.
If any of your documentation refers to you using a different name, then certified proof of your change of name must also be supplied.
If any of your documentation is in a language other than English a certified English translation must be included along with the original.

Important Note

It is a condition of progression in the course that students complete a police record check in their first trimester of enrolment.

If you would like more information please contact us on 1800 039 139 or [email protected]

Complete the Online Application Form.
We will contact you within 24-48 hours to discuss next steps and the documentation required to finalise your application. In the meantime, please begin collating the documentation required to finalise your application. You will be asked to supply:
1. Proof of successful completion of an APAC accredited level 1 and 2 qualification within the last 10 years, with a GPA of 5.0+ in the Level 2 qualification; AND
2. Brief (2 page) professional curriculum vitae

Present all of the following information that applies to you in reverse chronological order, i.e., most recent information provided first

Educational history: include the institution, years of study, and name of the course award, as well as the overall grades
Experience in psychology: Provide information about your paid or voluntary experience in psychology. Include the name of the organisation, start and end dates (month and year), whether undertaken on a part- or full-time basis, whether paid or voluntary and a brief outline of duties undertaken
Other relevant experience: This may include:

professional registration and memberships;
other professional service (e.g., delivering a workshop or serving as an office bearer for an organisation);
professional development activities (e.g., workshops and conferences attended);
publications and conference presentations.

You will also need to provide:

1. 500 word Online Personal Statement of Learning Objectives (this will be provided to you after lodgement of your application)
2. A copy of your passport/birth certificate and Australian Driver’s licence/Proof of age card
3. 2x Professional Referee Reports