Australian National University

Master of Professional Psychology

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

The Master of Professional Psychology is an alternative pathway to your career as a professional psychologist, without needing an Honours degree.

The two-year program includes coursework on psychological assessment, interventions and professional skills; a group research project in the first year and practical placement experience in the second year. The Master of Professional Psychology is less research-intensive than Honours.

Delivery mode

Australian National University offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Locations
  • Brinkin
  • Observatory Rd, Coonabarabran
  • 496 Murramarang Rd, Kioloa
  • Canberra
  • Cotter Rd, Weston Creek

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Admission Requirements

At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not automatically guarantee entry.

Where ranking of applications is required, the ANU selection rank calculated from your qualifications will be used.

Academic achievement & English language proficiency

The minimum academic requirement for full entry and enrolment are:

  • Completion of an Australian bachelor degree or international equivalent with an APAC accredited sequence of courses in Psychology with a GPA of at least 5.00/7.00.
  • Two referee reports
  • Supplementary form and CV
  • Successful assessment of suitability which will be based on interview, supplementary forms, CV and the referee reports.

English language requirements

  • IELTS (Academic): Overall score 7.0
  • TOEFL iBT (excluding Paper Edition and Home Edition): Overall score 100
  • PTE (Academic): Overall score 70
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* Unavailable $107,220 Fees are based on full-time study.

For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.

Study mode On Campus
Duration 24 Months
Estimated fee* Unavailable $107,220

Career opportunities

The Master of Professional Psychology will prepare you for the following roles.

About Australian National University

ANU is a world-leading university in Australia’s capital. Excellence is embedded in our approach to research and education.

ANU has seven academic colleges that house a number of schools and research centres that specialise in a range of disciplines - all relevant but some unique in Australia and our region.

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