Master of Professional Psychology
A foundational year towards psychologist registration, blending clinical training with professional practice standards.
Best for:Best for psychology graduates seeking provisional registration and a structured pathway to full professional practice in clinical psychology.
Overview
The Master of Professional Psychology (MPP) is the first year of a structured ‘5+1’ pathway leading to general registration as a psychologist in Australia. This course is designed for graduates who have completed an accredited fourth-year psychology degree and are eligible for provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia. It equips students with the core competencies and practical skills required for professional practice. The program is now also available online, offering flexibility for students. The curriculum focuses on preparing students to meet the rigorous standards set by the Psychology Board of Australia for provisional registration, ensuring they are ready to enter the workforce as competent and ethical psychologists.
What you'll do
- Develop core clinical competencies required for provisional psychologist registration.
- Engage in supervised practical training to apply psychological theories and techniques.
- Meet the professional standards and attributes set by the Psychology Board of Australia.
- Participate in case studies and practical assessments to prepare for real-world psychological practice.
- Complete coursework that aligns with the ‘5+1’ pathway to full psychologist registration.
Requirements
Degree required: APAC-accredited fourth-year psychology degree with a minimum weighted average mark of 70 and eligibility for provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
Language: English proficiency as per international student requirements (evidence of meeting certain English language standards).
Instruction: English
- Eligibility for provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
- Completion of an APAC-accredited fourth-year psychology degree.
- Ability to meet minimum academic standards (70 weighted average mark).
- Willingness to undergo a Victorian Police Check and Working with Children Check upon acceptance.
- Must have completed an APAC-accredited fourth-year psychology degree.
- Must meet the minimum weighted average mark of 70.
- Must be eligible for provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
- International students must provide evidence of meeting English language requirements.
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Applicants must apply directly through the official university portal. The application process typically involves submitting academic transcripts, proof of eligibility for provisional registration, and any required English proficiency documentation. Additional checks such as a Victorian Police Check and Working with Children Check may be required upon acceptance.
- APAC-accredited fourth-year psychology degree transcripts
- Proof of eligibility for provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia
- Evidence of meeting English language requirements (for international students)
- Statement of intent or personal statement
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