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The University of Queensland (UQ)

  • 29% international / 71% domestic

Master of Psychology

  • Masters (Coursework)

Deepen your knowledge in a chosen area of specialisation and gain the practical training needed for a rewarding career as a practising psychologist.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time
Course Code
5666, 092458D
Intake Months
Feb
International Fees
$42,656 per year / $85,312 total

About this course

This two year full-time program will equip you with core professional skills and knowledge required to practise competently as a psychologist. You may choose to specialise in counselling psychology, health psychology or sport and exercise psychology.

By undertaking this program, you'll develop core professional competencies, including skills in counselling, behaviour change and psychological assessment. You'll also understand the ethical issues and professional standards relevant to the practice of psychology.

You'll complete a range of advanced coursework in your chosen specialisation, an applied psychology research project supervised by highly trained staff, and specialist and generalist placements.

You'll undertake 1000 hours of supervised clinical placements in a range of organisations, including community service, government, hospitals, healthcare providers and private practice.

The program is recognised by the Psychology Board of Australia as providing suitable training towards eligibility for general registration as a psychologist. This program has full accreditation with the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council.

Study locations

St Lucia

What you will learn

Program highlights
  • Join the largest school of psychology in Australia, ranked 23rd in the world.
  • Learn from staff and academics who are internationally recognised for their work across the breadth of psychology.
  • Choose to specialise in counselling, health psychology or sport and exercise psychology.
  • Complete an applied research project with support and supervision by highly trained staff.

23 in the world for psychology

QS World University Rankings 2020

23 in the world for public health

Academic Ranking of World Universities 2019

Career pathways

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Depending on which field you choose, here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Clinical psychologist
  • Registered psychologist
  • Sports psychologist
  • Relationship counsellor
  • Counsellor
  • Social worker
  • Sexual assault counsellor
  • Child and youth counsellor
  • School counsellor
  • Welfare officer