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About the course
This postgraduate coursework degree prepares graduates for psychology registration through a strong focus on applied professional practice. You’ll build evidence-based assessment and intervention skills through practical training and supervised placements, with an emphasis on readiness for rural and remote contexts. The Master of Professional Psychology (coursework) is delivered on campus with some online components in Perth (Crawley). The programme develops advanced psychological assessment, intervention planning, and evidence-based practice for professional settings.
Career outcome
Graduates commonly find roles in private practice and education settings, including school psychology services, as well as selected government services. The degree is also a pathway for further specialised training, with many graduates applying to masters programs in Clinical Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology, and Industrial and Organisational Psychology. Career directions align with professional practice in psychology at master’s coursework level. Preparing graduates for organisational psychology, counselling support, human services, and specialist practitioner pathways.
Living Costs in Perth**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,255 - 1,660 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 866 - 1,146 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 6 - 8 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 243 - 321 |
Average Salary***
