Masters (Coursework)
The Master of Professional Psychology (MProfPsych) is a fifth-year program in psychology, open to graduates of an APAC accredited fourth-year psychology program.
The MProfPsych program is designed to provide graduates in psychology with an additional year of full-time education in the professional practice of psychology. This year prepares graduates for a final year of supervised practice prior to general registration as a Psychologist.
The MProfPsych program provides students with an opportunity to learn and demonstrate their knowledge and skills in the 8 core capabilities and attributes as required to practise psychology. This program includes a simulated practicum unit as well as an external placement which enables students to translate their theoretical knowledge to professional and simulated environments to enhance their skill development.
This program offers students the '5 + 1' model to register as a Provisional Psychologist through this supervised practice pathway.
The Master of Professional Psychology (MProfPsych) is a fifth-year program in psychology, open to graduates of an APAC accredited fourth-year psychology program.
The MProfPsych program is designed to provide graduates in psychology with an additional year of full-time education in the professional practice of psychology. This year prepares graduates for a final year of supervised practice prior to general registration as a Psychologist.
The MProfPsych program provides students with an opportunity to learn and demonstrate their knowledge and skills in the 8 core capabilities and attributes as required to practise psychology. This program includes a simulated practicum unit as well as an external placement which enables students to translate their theoretical knowledge to professional and simulated environments to enhance their skill development.
This program offers students the '5 + 1' model to register as a Provisional Psychologist through this supervised practice pathway.
An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
International applicants need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites:
*Disclaimer: The Course entry requirements above are for 2020 Admission.
The Master of Professional Psychology program is designed to provide students with a 5th year of training and industry experience in the professional practice of psychology. The program allows students to become registered and practice as Provisional Psychologists whilst undertaking the course. It prepares graduates for their 6th year internships and general registration as a Psychologist upon completion of the 5+1 pathway requirements.
In order to meet registration requirements following completion of the 5th year MProfPsych program students must complete a 6th year internship and pass the National Psychology Exam. The MProfPsych program at ACU does not include the 6th year internship. All students, domestic and international, intending to complete a 6th year internship will be responsible for finding the supervised employment which will allow them to complete registration requirements.
International students on a student visa should be aware that the duration of the student visa will not extend to the one year of supervised practice required for registration. International students intending to complete the supervised practice will need to ensure that they attain an appropriate visa.