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.

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.

Graduates will be eligible for Associate Membership of the Australian Psychological Society.