Master of Professional Psychology

Program Structure

The Masters of Professional Psychology requires completion of 96 units which must consist of:

48 units from completion of the following pre-provisional registration courses:
 

• PSYC8410 Foundations of Professional Psychology

• PSYC8411 Research Methods and Statistics in Professional Psychology  

• PSYC8412 Professional Psychology Research Project (18 units, which are usually taken during the first year of study as 6 units in first semester and as 12 units in second semester)

• PSYC8413 Psychological Assessment  

• PSYC8421 Psychological Interventions

• PSYC8422 Contextualizing Professional Psychology

48 units from completion of the following post-provisional registration courses:
 

• PSYC8510 Advanced Assessment in Professional Psychology

• PSYC8511 Advanced Psychological Interventions 

• PSYC8512 Ethics and Professional Practice

• PSYC8513 Preparation for Professional Psychology Placements

• PSYC8520 Evidence in Professional Psychology

• PSYC8521 Advanced Applications in Psychological Practice

• PSYC8522 Professional Psychology Placement (12 units which must be taken in the final semester of the program)

Students must satisfy the progression requirements of provisional registration or equivalent with the Psychology Board of Australia before progressing to the final 48 units.

Students who do not satisfy the progression requirements of provisional registration or equivalent with the Psychology Board of Australia will be transferred to graduate from the Graduate Diploma of Professional Psychology.

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.

All applicants must meet the University’s English Language Admission Requirements for Students.

The annual indicative fee provides an estimate of the program tuition fees for international students and domestic students (where applicable). The annual indicative fee for a program is based on the standard full-time enrolment load of 48 units per year (unless the program duration is less than 48 units). Fees for courses vary by discipline meaning that the fees for a program can vary depending on the courses selected. Course fees are reviewed on an annual basis and typically will increase from year to year. The tuition fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and the courses selected and are subject to increase during the period of study.

Annual indicative fee for international students

$51,541

Employment Opportunities

Graduates from the degree will be required to complete a 1 year internship and pass the National Psychology Examination before they can apply for full registration as a psychologist.

Fully registered Psychologists can work in private practice or diverse community, non-government and government settings.

Graduates will be eligible for Associate Membership of the Australian Psychological Society.