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Master of Professional Psychology
Deakin University, Melbourne/Geelong, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Master of Professional Psychology at Deakin University is a fifth-year course accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council that prepares students for supervised practice and the pathway to general registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. Through applied learning, students develop capabilities in ethical and culturally responsive psychological assessment, diagnosis and evidence-based interventions, and explore professional practice across the lifespan and with diverse populations. Graduates complete supervised practice toward registration and work as psychologists across clinical, organisational and community settings.
Cost & duration
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0-credit-point compulsory unit). Year 1: Practice and Ethics in Professional Psychology
- Psychological Assessment in Practice
- Psychological Interview and Intervention Strategies
- Professional Practicum A
- Psychological Practice Across the Lifespan
- Working with Diverse Populations
- Applied Methods for Professional Practice
- Professional Practicum B
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Clinical PsychologistANZSCO 272311
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Registration needs the full accredited sequence (accredited bachelor's, honours, then an accredited master's or doctorate), which takes several years beyond a first degree. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Psychology Board of Australia
Educational PsychologistANZSCO 272312
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, subject to the same long registration pathway as other endorsed psychology areas. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Psychology Board of Australia
Organisational PsychologistANZSCO 272313
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, subject to the same long registration pathway as other endorsed psychology areas. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Psychology Board of Australia
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
To be considered for admission to this degree you will need to meet all the following criteria: completion of a four-year tertiary program with a psychology major from an APAC-accredited program, with a minimum Honours 2B average or equivalent, and eligibility for registration as a provisional psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. An international psychology qualification must be assessed as equivalent by the Australian Psychological Society
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