The Master of Professional Psychology is an alternative pathway to your career as a professional psychologist, without needing an Honours degree.

 

The two-year program includes coursework on psychological assessment, interventions and professional skills; a group research project in the first year and practical placement experience in the second year. The Master of Professional Psychology is less research-intensive than Honours.

 

Career Options

ANU ranks among the world's very finest universities. Our nearly 100,000 alumni include political, business, government, and academic leaders around the world.

 

We have graduated remarkable people from every part of our continent, our region and all walks of life.

 

Employment Opportunities

Career opportunities

Graduates from the degree will be required to complete a 1 year internship and pass the National Psychology Examination before they can apply for full registration as a psychologist.

 

Fully registered Psychologists can work in private practice or diverse community, non-government and government settings.

 

Learning Outcomes

1. Advanced knowledge of the theoretical and conceptual foundations of assessment and intervention relevant to professional psychology practice
2. Advanced communication skills in oral and written formats
3. Understanding of, ability to apply and commitment to the ethical, legal, culturally competent and self-reflective professional practice of psychology
4. The ability to critically analyze and synthesize complex information relevant to the practice of professional psychology
5. The ability to collaborate effectively with clients and other service providers
6. The ability to conduct and interpret research relevant to the professional practice of psychology  
7. The skills required to engage in psychological assessment under appropriate supervision
8. The skills required to engage in psychological interventions under appropriate supervision
9. Awareness, knowledge and skill in interacting and working with clients across the lifespan and from diverse cultural settings including those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds