GraduatePsychology

Master of Professional Psychology

Victoria University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

About this program

The Master of Professional Psychology at Victoria University provides an accredited pathway to register with the Psychology Board of Australia as a practising psychologist, and concludes five years of university training that is followed by a required year of supervised practice at an external internship. Accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council, the course combines in-depth learning with supervised placements, including providing psychological services under supervision at the VU Psychology Clinic to a culturally diverse community. Students can practise face-to-face and via telehealth and facilitate group psychotherapy programs. It is offered at VU in Melbourne.

Fees & duration

Duration1 yr
Tuition (international)A$38,200
Application feeA$75

English test scores

IELTS7 overall
PTE50 overall

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Course structure

  • Foundations of Psychotherapy (APC6085, 12CP)
  • Clinical Assessment (APC6086, 12CP)
  • Psychopathology and Diagnosis (APC6088, 12CP)
  • Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (APC6005, 12CP)
  • Psychology of Health and Community (APM7008, 12CP)
  • Evidence Based Practice for Psychologists (HPP7000, 12CP)
  • Practicum 1 (HPP7001, 12CP)
  • Practicum 2 (HPP7002, 12CP)

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Admissions

To be considered for postgraduate study, you will need to have specific academic qualifications, as outlined below. We also consider non-academic research and work experience for our research candidates. Admission criteria Completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited four-year sequence in psychology comprising a three-year major in psychology as part of an undergraduate degree, plus a fourth year Honours specialisation (or equivalent) in psychology. This qualification should be completed within the last 10 years, with a minimum average of at least 70 in fourth-year sequence). PLUS IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score of 7 (with no band less than 7.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking) in keeping with the AHPRA registration Standard for English Language Skills. Applicants would need to have their relevant studies formally assessed by the Australian Psychological Society for equivalency. Additional information Applicants will also be required to: • Submit a completed VU supplementary information form. • Provide two referee statements (one personal and one academic) submitted via Australian Psychology Postgraduate Reference System at https://www.psychologyreference.org/ • Attend an interview (short listed applicants only) • Obtain a Working with Children Check prior to being placed in a work placement setting, in accordance with the accreditation requirements and the Department of Justice. Students with an overseas qualification in psyc

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