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
Duration
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 2024 fees (A$)
Fee-paying Annual fee / Estimated total feeStart
- Semester 1
- Start
-
- Semester 1
- Delivery mode
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- Blended Learning
- Total courses
- 8
- Total units
- 96
- Duration
- 1 year 1 year
- CRICOS code
- 084975E
- UniSC program code
- AR702
Program Structure
Required courses (8) 96 units
PSY700 Advanced and Transcultural Counselling
PSY701 Advanced Psychological Assessment and Reporting
PSY702 Clinical Psychological Practice 1
PSY704 Advanced Research Design and Methods
PSY705 Clinical Psychological Practice 2
PSY713 Professional Skills 1
PSY716 Professional Skills 2
PSY754 Clinical Health Psychology and Psychopharmacology
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
The entry requirements for admission to the Master of Professional Psychology are:
- 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.
- 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
If English is not your first language, you also need to meet the minimum English language requirements for your chosen program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may like to enrol in one of our English Language Programs.
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$21,474
- Annual tuition fee (A$, 2024)
- A$29,000
- Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2024)
- A$29,000