GraduatePsychology
Master of Applied Psychology
Murdoch University, Perth, WA, Australia
About this program
The Master of Applied Psychology is for students who have completed their fourth year of psychology and are working toward registration as a psychologist, providing the next step in the 5+1 pathway. The course combines coursework, practicums, and research to build knowledge of psychological practice, including assessment skills such as the Mental State Exam and WAIS, and intervention approaches such as CBT and family-based interventions. Students complete two practicums, including simulated practice and an internship at an external workplace, with placement streams available in settings such as schools and disability services. The course can lead into the Master of Applied Psychology (Clinical Psychology), subject to performance and place availability. Entry is competitive and requires an accredited undergraduate psychology degree plus one of: Honours in Psychology with at least 2A, a Graduate Diploma in Psychology with a distinction average, or a four-year Bachelor of Psychology with relevant field experience. Registered and clinical psychologist roles appear on Australia's skilled occupation lists, though the registration pathway is long, and many graduates work in research, HR, or counselling-adjacent roles that do not require full registration. The program is delivered by Murdoch University in Western Australia.
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Course structure
- Core topics covered in this course include: Suicide prevention Assessment for adults and children Intervention with children and adults Counselling skills What I am enjoying the most about the course is the varied experience and expertise I am able to draw upon in my time here
- both in the area of psychological research as well as clinical practice. Veena Singh
- Psychology
Career & PR pathway
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Admissions
Entry to the program is very competitive and requires a Bachelor's degree with at least 2A Honours in Psychology or equivalent, accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council. Applicants will also need to supply referee reports and a personal statement that details their past accomplishments, future plans, and interests in the graduate psychology program. Interviews will be offered to the best candidates. Students with overseas qualifications who are accepted into the course and who wish to seek registration in Australia after graduation should ensure that their undergraduate qualifications meet the requirements of the relevant psychology registration board for equivalence to a four-year Australian degree in Psychology with at least 2A Honours. Applications with qualifications obtained outside Australia must have a formal assessment completed by the Australian Psychological Society before submitting an application for study.
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