Master of Professional Psychology
- On-campus
- Semester 1 (February)
- 8 units
- 1 year or part-time equivalent
- Ipswich
Program Information Set
Become a registered Psychologist
Take the next step to become a registered psychologist with USQ’s Master of Professional Psychology. Have you have already completed a four-year Psychology degree and want to achieve general registration? Our Master of Professional Psychology, plus one year of full-time supervised (independent) practice, will qualify you for a career as a Psychologist.Gain psychology experience and knowledge
Do you have a busy schedule? No problem. Our Psychology training workshops are held on Saturdays during the semester, allowing you to integrate your studies with a work-life balance.Your studies and experience will prepare you to provide psychological assessment, intervention strategies, relapse prevention and a wide range of psychology services.
Professional accreditation
The Master of Professional Psychology has received accreditation with conditions from the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) as a fifth-year program in Psychology.
Upon completion of your Master of Professional Psychology degree and a further one year of full-time supervised practice, you will be able to apply for general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia. Graduates will also be able to apply for full membership with the Australian Psychological Society after a period of supervised practice.
In addition to the courses listed below, you will also need to complete professional experience. These experiences provide you with opportunities to put theory into practice.
| Courses to be studied | Units |
|---|---|
| Core courses | 5 |
| plus 1 x elective | 1 |
| plus 2 x practical experience courses | 2 |
| Total | 8 |
Note: all core courses in this degree are offered as compulsory on-campus Saturday workshops.
How much will it cost?
Approximate annual costs1 for your first year of study (8 units) in this program are:
| Study Mode | Cost |
|---|---|
| Domestic full fee paying | AUD 20000 |
Loan to help you pay your fees
You may not have to pay your course (subject) fees upfront. FEE-HELP allows you to defer your fees until your income reaches a certain level.
You may also be eligible to receive financial support from Centrelink.
Scholarships and financial assistance
You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.
Entry Requirements
- Completed an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)-accredited 4-year sequence in psychology within the last 10 years (Honours AQF Level 8).
- Be eligible for provisional registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia.
- Provide two satisfactory referee reports1 and a report to address the Selection Criteria (PDF 104 KB) indicating your abilities to successfully undertake the professional and research components of the program.
- Be assessed in a face-to-face (or via teleconferencing) interview with a panel of school staff.
1 The Australian Psychology Postgraduate Reference Request system is the same across all Australian universities. To be able to use the system, you will need to have an active subscription. The subscription allows you access the service during the 2017 – 2018 intake until 30 June 2018. The cost is $25.00 and can be paid for through the "My Account" section in the payment tab.
English Language Requirements
You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 7.0 or equivalent.
If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.
How to apply
Note: All core courses in this degree are offered as on-campus Saturday workshops.Closing dates
Applying directly to USQ:- Semester 1, 2018 - applications close Friday 27 October 2017.
- Semester 1, 2019 - applications close Friday 26 October 2018.