Master of Professional Psychology
An accredited postgraduate programme designed to prepare students for registration as practising psychologists.
Best for:Graduates with an APAC-accredited four-year psychology sequence seeking professional registration.
Overview
The Master of Professional Psychology at Victoria University is an accredited coursework programme that serves as the final stage of academic training for aspiring psychologists. Students engage in intensive learning and supervised clinical placements to develop the competencies required for professional practice. The curriculum is designed to meet the standards of the Psychology Board of Australia and the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council. Participants gain practical experience through the university's clinic and external partnerships, including opportunities for telehealth and youth mental health interventions.
What you'll do
- Provide psychological services to a diverse community under expert supervision.
- Participate in supervised clinical placements at the VU Psychology Clinic.
- Facilitate group psychotherapy programmes for various mental health needs.
- Engage in face-to-face and telehealth psychological service delivery.
- Complete clinical training requirements to qualify for professional registration.
Requirements
Degree required: Four-year sequence in psychology (three-year major plus Honours or equivalent) accredited by APAC.
Degree offered: Master of Professional Psychology
Language: English; IELTS overall score of 7.0 with no band less than 7.0, or equivalent.
Instruction: English
- Completion of an APAC-accredited four-year psychology sequence within the last 10 years.
- Minimum average grade of 70 in the fourth-year psychology sequence.
- Formal assessment of international studies by the Australian Psychological Society for equivalency.
- English language proficiency meeting AHPRA registration standards.
- Must hold an APAC-accredited four-year psychology sequence.
- Must meet AHPRA English language skills standards for registration.
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How to apply
Applicants must ensure their academic qualifications meet the APAC-accredited four-year sequence requirements. International applicants or those with overseas qualifications must have their studies formally assessed by the Australian Psychological Society. Applications are submitted through the university's official course portal.
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of English language proficiency
- Australian Psychological Society equivalency assessment
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