Master of Professional Psychology
A one-year postgraduate course designed to prepare psychology graduates for general registration as a psychologist.
Best for:Best for psychology graduates seeking to complete their fifth year of training for general registration in Australia.
Overview
The Master of Professional Psychology at Monash University is a one-year coursework program tailored for psychology graduates seeking to meet the requirements for general registration in Australia. The curriculum focuses on advanced psychotherapeutic skills, evidence-based interventions, and the application of theoretical knowledge to clinical practice. Students will develop professional capabilities in psychological assessment, testing, and reporting while refining their ability to build therapeutic relationships with diverse client groups. Upon completion, graduates are eligible to undertake a year of supervised practice to achieve full registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
What you'll do
- Develop advanced skills in evidence-based psychotherapeutic practices.
- Apply theoretical concepts to real-world counseling interventions.
- Administer, score, and interpret a comprehensive range of psychological assessments.
- Produce professional clinical reports based on psychological testing.
- Engage in supervised practice to build therapeutic relationships with diverse client groups.
Requirements
Degree required: A fourth year of psychology study (Graduate Diploma or Bachelor Honours) accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).
Degree offered: Master of Professional Psychology
Language: English proficiency as required by Monash University for postgraduate coursework.
Instruction: English
- Completion of an APAC-accredited fourth-year psychology program.
- Minimum high credit (65%) average in fourth-year psychology units.
- Foundational knowledge in psychological theory and research methods.
- Must hold an APAC-accredited fourth-year psychology qualification.
- Must meet the minimum academic grade average of 65% in the fourth year.
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Interested applicants should visit the official Monash University course page to review specific entry requirements and submission procedures. Applications are processed through the university's central admissions portal.
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of APAC-accredited fourth-year qualification
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