Master of Professional Psychology
A postgraduate coursework program designed to prepare provisionally registered psychologists for professional practice through supervised training and clinical placements.
Best for:Best for provisionally registered psychologists seeking clinical training and supervised internship placements.
Overview
The Master of Professional Psychology at Western Sydney University is a specialized coursework program aimed at developing practitioner competency in psychology. Students benefit from the expertise of a clinical teaching team that provides robust support and training throughout the curriculum. The program emphasizes practical experience, leveraging extensive professional partnerships to secure valuable internship placements for students. These placements occur within specialist clinics or external partner organizations to ensure a comprehensive professional development experience.
What you'll do
- Engage in advanced clinical coursework to develop professional psychological skills.
- Participate in supervised internship placements within clinical or external settings.
- Demonstrate practitioner competency through academic and practical assessments.
- Collaborate with clinical supervisors to refine therapeutic and diagnostic techniques.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in Psychology or equivalent qualification required for provisional registration.
Degree offered: Master of Professional Psychology
Language: English proficiency required for clinical practice and academic study.
Instruction: English
- Provisional registration as a psychologist
- Academic merit in prior psychological studies
- Capability for practitioner competency as assessed via interview
- Must be eligible for provisional registration as a psychologist in Australia
Funding & terms
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How to apply
Applicants must submit their application through the university portal. The selection process includes an evaluation of academic merit, the submission of two referee reports, and a mandatory selection interview.
- Academic transcripts
- Two referee reports
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