Master of Professional Psychology

About the course

The Master of Professional Psychology provides advanced training in assessment, evidence-based interventions and professional practice to prepare you for supervised placement and a pathway toward registration as a generalist psychologist. You’ll develop applied counselling and CBT skills, learn to work with diverse client populations, and build research capability through practical design and reporting. This is a postgraduate coursework qualification in psychology.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for supervised professional practice settings and roles supporting psychological assessment and interventions across community, health and wellbeing services. The course develops capabilities relevant to provisional psychologist pathways, client-focused counselling support, and research-informed practice within multidisciplinary teams. Outcomes align with progressing toward generalist psychologist registration requirements. This is a master coursework degree focused on psychology careers.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)