Australian Catholic University
Master of Professional Psychology
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe Master of Professional Psychology (MProfPsych) is a fifth-year program in psychology, open to graduates of an APAC accredited fourth-year psychology program. The MProfPsych program is designed to provide graduates in psychology with an additional year of full-time education in the professional practice of psychology. This year prepares graduates for a final year of supervised practice prior to general registration as a Psychologist.
The MProfPsych program provides students with an opportunity to learn and demonstrate their knowledge and skills in the 8 core capabilities and attributes as required to practise psychology. This program includes a simulated practicum unit as well as an external placement which enables students to translate their theoretical knowledge to professional and simulated environments to enhance their skill development. This program offers students the ‘5 + 1’ model to register as a Provisional Psychologist through this supervised practice pathway.
Delivery mode
Australian Catholic University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- 115 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites:
a.
- a Bachelor degree with Honours in an accredited Psychology course with a minimum of Honours IIB completed in the last 10 years;
OR
- a Bachelor degree with accredited 4th-year equivalent major study in Psychology (with performance deemed of the same level as Honours IIB) completed in the last 10 years;
b.
- demonstrated suitability to undertake the course as evidenced by satisfactory:
- academic referee report;
- professional referee report;
- for short-listed candidates, interview with the selection committee.
c.
- be eligible for provisional registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia.
Applicants require an academic IELTS minimum overall score of 7.0 (with a minimum score of 7.0 in all bands), or an equivalent acceptable test score.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
$29,610
$29,328
$29,610
$29,328
Career opportunities
The Master of Professional Psychology will prepare you for the following roles.
School Psychologist
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Educational Psychologist
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