Master of Professional Psychology
A one-year full-time program preparing psychology graduates for registration as general psychologists in Australia.
Best for:Best for psychology graduates with an accredited 4-year degree who are aiming to register as general psychologists and seek advanced clinical training.
Overview
The Master of Professional Psychology (MPP) at the University of Notre Dame Australia is a one-year full-time program designed for psychology graduates seeking registration as general psychologists. This program integrates theory and professional practice, emphasizing ethical practice, cultural diversity, and evidence-based client care. Students engage in coursework, research, and supervised clinical placements to develop advanced skills in psychological assessment, intervention, and research. The curriculum is structured to prepare graduates for professional practice, focusing on holistic client care and psychological services. Admission is competitive, with limited spots available due to supervision constraints.
What you'll do
- Complete coursework focused on advanced psychological theory and practice.
- Engage in research projects to develop evidence-based psychological interventions.
- Participate in supervised clinical placements to gain hands-on experience in psychological assessment and intervention.
- Develop advanced skills in psychological assessment and intervention techniques.
- Integrate critical thinking, ethics, and cultural diversity into clinical practice.
- Prepare for registration as a general psychologist in Australia.
Requirements
Degree required: Completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited 4-year sequence of study in Psychology within the last 10 years, with a minimum of Second-Class Honours Division B or equivalent.
Language: English proficiency (assumed for applicants with an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council-accredited degree).
Instruction: English
- Eligibility for provisional registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia.
- Evidence of satisfactory academic referee reports (1 academic and 1 professional).
- Ability to demonstrate suitability for the program through an interview with the selection committee.
- Must have completed an APAC-accredited 4-year psychology degree within the last 10 years.
- Must be eligible for provisional registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia.
- Must obtain and provide evidence of provisional registration before commencing the program.
- Must maintain provisional registration throughout the program.
- International applicants must have their qualifications assessed by the Australian Psychological Society (APS) prior to applying.
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Applicants must submit an application through the university’s official portal, providing academic transcripts, referee reports, and evidence of provisional registration. Short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview with the selection committee.
- Academic transcripts
- 1 academic referee report
- 1 professional referee report
- Evidence of provisional registration from the Psychology Board of Australia
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