University of New England

Master of Professional Psychology

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

At UNE, we have a long tradition of producing in-demand graduates in the rapidly changing field of psychology. Our online Master of Professional Psychology provides a fifth year of professional training for those with an accredited four-year undergraduate sequence in psychology. Our highly-qualified staff and facilities rank amongst Australia's best, and our research and teaching are at the cutting edge of a diverse range of psychology topic areas.

Core units of our course emphasise the development of skills in psychological assessment, diagnosis and therapeutic intervention, as well as the application of critical thinking, problem solving and applied research skills, and strategies for self-care. As part of your Master’s program, you will complete 300 hours of practice, to ensure you are ready to provide high-quality, evidence-based focused psychological strategies using a culturally responsive approach, and prepare you for your final internship year. This includes experience with UNE's state-of-the-art suite of simulated training resources during a simulated practicum designed to develop the psychological skills and ethical practice required in professional contexts./p>

Delivery mode

University of New England offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Online

Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Entry requirements

Rule A: You have completed ONE of the following qualification pathways:

  • Within the past ten years* you have completed a four-year Bachelor Honours qualification in Psychology (AQF Level 8) which includes a full sequence of units in Psychology accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).
  • AND you are eligible for registration as a provisional psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
  • OR you have completed a three-year AQF Level 7 qualification (or equivalent, such as a Graduate Diploma in Psychology) which includes a full sequence of units in Psychology accredited by APAC.
  • AND within the past ten years* you have completed an APAC-accredited fourth year in Psychology (AQF Level 8 Honours or Graduate Diploma).
  • AND you are eligible for registration as a provisional psychologist with AHPRA.
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $32,500 $0 Fees are based on full-time study.

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Study mode Online
Duration 12 Months
Estimated fee* $32,500 $0

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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About University of New England

UNE is the highest rated Australian university for student satisfaction.

Canstar Blue awarded UNE ‘Most Satisfied Students’ in the National Universities, Online Universities and NSW Universities categories in 2022. We are also the only Australian public university awarded the maximum 5 stars for Overall Experience 17 years in a row by the Good Universities Guide.

Whether it’s our commitment to teaching quality, the excellent employment outcomes of our graduates, or our reputation for providing exceptional online education, UNE is consistently recognised as a great Australian university.

As Australia’s longest continual provider of distance education, the majority of our 140+ courses are available for study online. It makes sense to trust a university that has an extensive history of helping adults like you become future fit while they study at home.

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