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Master of Professional Psychology

This one-year postgraduate program prepares you for independent work in psychology, focusing on practical experience and skills. Learn at the Thompson Institute, a world-class hub for mental health research, teaching and clinical services, close to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital. The Institute addresses mental health in the community, particularly for youth, adolescents and older community members.

In this program you will:

  • Advance your knowledge of psychological assessment with a focus on selection, administration and interpretation of major psychological tests
  • Extend your knowledge of appropriate treatments for psychological disorders and how to deliver services ethically and within legal requirements
  • Develop skills in writing different kinds of psychological reports

This program is offered at USC Thompson Institute. Semester 1, 2023 applications - closing date is 23 September 2022.

Location

CRICOS code

084975E

Duration

1 year 1 year Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.

Indicative fees

Indicative 2025 fees (A$)

A$21,474 Fee-paying
Fee-paying
A$29,000 / A$29,000 Annual fee / Estimated total fee
Annual fee / Estimated total fee

Start

  • Semester 1

Start
  • Semester 1
Delivery mode
  • Blended Learning
Total courses
8
Total units
96
Duration
1 year 1 year
CRICOS code
084975E
UniSC program code
AR702
Program structure
Program Structure
Required courses (8) 96 units

PSY700
PSY701
PSY702
PSY704
PSY705
PSY713
PSY716
PSY754

Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.

 

Study sequences

The entry requirements for admission to the Master of Professional Psychology are:

  1. Successful completion of an APAC accredited four-year degree or fourth year in Psychology with Honours Class 2 Division I from a recognised higher education institution in the last 10 years.
  2. Applicants must be eligible for provisional registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia via the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

The Master of Professional Psychology offers a limited number of places.

English language requirements

You will also need to meet the English language requirements for this program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may be able to enrol in our English Language Programs to reach the required level for most of UniSC’s programs (exceptions apply to non-standard English requirement programs).
Program requirements
Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Successfully complete 96 units as outlined in the Program Structure
Program notes
  • Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
  • The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
  • It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
  • This program consists of two required components, as follows:
    • 75 percent coursework (6 courses)
    • 25 percent practica and skills training (2 courses).
  • Students will undertake a minimum of 300 hours of practicum placement in total across the 2 professional skills courses.
  • Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student visa.

Fee-paying estimate
A$21,474
Annual tuition fee (A$, 2025)
A$29,000
Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2025)
A$29,000