Master of Professional Psychology

The 1-year Master of Professional Psychology course includes coursework units that combine professional psychology theory and practice, together with a minimum of 300 hours of supervised placement activity. Placements are supervised in-field by appropriately trained Psychologists who are also Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) approved supervisors. Opportunities for placements and potential employment following include, but not not limited to, working in: schools (public and private); hospitals and clinics; not-for-profit community services; government departments and agencies; drug and alcohol counselling; workplace rehabilitation, and assessment and report-writing roles. Students completing this course will have acquired the knowledge and skills for 5th-year training in professional psychology, required to undertake a PsyBA approved 6th-year internship and, in turn, the National Psychology Exam (NPE), as part of the 5+1 internship pathway to registration as a Psychologist. The course structure provides a progression from core knowledge and skills to more specialised training, consistent with key professional practice goals and standards, and allowing for coursework to be integrated with mandatory placement requirements. The course aims to produce graduates who: Meet the core graduate competencies for Level 3 Professional Psychology Programs, as per the standards outlined by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), in preparation for their 6th-year internship as a Provisional Psychologist. Integrate theory and evidence-based practice to deliver safe quality client care and service as a Psychologist. Reflect and evaluate on their own practice, recognise limitations and refer as appropriate to other colleagues. Engage diverse clients in a broad range of services across different professional practice settings.