Master of Professional Psychology
A fifth-year professional psychology program preparing graduates for provisional psychologist registration in Australia.
Best for:Best for psychology graduates seeking to transition into professional practice and provisional registration as psychologists in Australia.
Overview
The Master of Professional Psychology (MProfPsych) is a one-year, full-time program designed for graduates with an accredited fourth-year psychology degree. Offered by the Faculty of Health Sciences at Australian Catholic University (ACU), this program focuses on professional practice, equipping students with the skills and supervised experience required to register as Provisional Psychologists in Australia. It combines theoretical learning with practical training through simulated and external placements, ensuring graduates meet the 8 core capabilities for psychology practice. The curriculum follows the 5+1 model, enabling direct entry into supervised practice after completion.
What you'll do
- Develop and demonstrate the 8 core capabilities required for professional psychology practice.
- Engage in a simulated practicum unit to apply theoretical knowledge in a controlled environment.
- Complete an external placement to gain hands-on experience in professional psychology settings.
- Prepare for provisional psychologist registration through structured supervised practice.
- Translate theoretical knowledge into practical skills through real-world and simulated scenarios.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor degree with Honours in an accredited Psychology course (minimum Honours IIB) OR a Bachelor degree with an accredited 4th-year equivalent major study in Psychology (performance deemed equivalent to Honours IIB), completed within the last 10 years
Language: English proficiency (assumed for applicants with prior psychology education in English-speaking countries)
Instruction: English
- Demonstrated academic excellence in psychology (minimum Honours IIB or equivalent)
- Ability to meet the 8 core capabilities for professional psychology practice
- Commitment to supervised practice and professional development
- Must have completed a Bachelor degree with Honours in Psychology or equivalent within the last 10 years
- Degree must be accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) or equivalent
- No age restrictions mentioned
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Applicants must apply directly through the Australian Catholic University’s official application portal. The process typically involves submitting academic transcripts, proof of prior psychology degree accreditation, and any additional documentation required to verify eligibility. Contact the university’s admissions office for specific application guidelines and deadlines.
- Official academic transcripts
- Proof of APAC-accredited psychology degree or equivalent
- Statement of intent or personal statement (if required)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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