Master of Professional Psychology
Advance your career in professional psychology with integrated coursework and practical training.
Best for:Best for graduates with a 4-year APAC-accredited psychology sequence seeking professional registration and clinical placement experience.
Overview
The Master of Professional Psychology at Federation University Australia equips students with the advanced knowledge and practical competencies necessary for psychological practice. Administered by the Institute of Health and Wellbeing, the program blends rigorous coursework, including major case studies, with essential supervised placements. Students complete extensive hands-on training to master ethical standards, psychological assessment, and lifespan interventions. The curriculum is designed to prepare reflective practitioners ready to deliver evidence-based care across diverse community settings.
What you'll do
- Complete advanced coursework covering professional ethics, legal frameworks, and specialized psychological assessments
- Engage in major case studies to integrate theoretical concepts with practical scenarios
- Undertake a minimum of 300 hours of supervised practical training at university clinics and external partner agencies
- Participate in psychological interventions and client consultations across various stages of the lifespan
- Collaborate with academic and professional mentors during clinical placements
Requirements
Degree required: Completion of a 4-year APAC accredited sequence in psychology
Degree offered: Master of Professional Psychology
Language: English proficiency as required by university admissions
Instruction: English
- Demonstrate professional and ethical knowledge of psychology
- Apply testing, psychological assessment, and statistical methods
- Manage professional caseloads and practical placement duties
- Communicate effectively with clients and clinical supervisors
- Completion of a 4-year APAC accredited sequence in psychology
- Minimum of a credit average achieved in the fourth year of study
- Sufficient practical experience or further study for non-standard entry applicants
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How to apply
Applicants must submit their application through the Federation University online portal and complete the required entrance survey. Ensure you arrange for one academic referee and one professional referee report to be submitted alongside copies of all undergraduate and fourth-year academic transcripts.
- Academic transcripts
- Academic referee report
- Professional referee report
- Entrance survey
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