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About the course
The Master of Professional Psychology is an accredited fifth-year qualification on the ‘5+1’ pathway to general registration as a psychologist in Australia. It combines online coursework with intensive skill development, including two on-campus residentials and a compulsory 300-hour supervised placement. The course builds capability in assessment, evidence-based interventions, and ethical, professional and cultural practice in psychology at master’s level. The programme develops advanced psychological assessment, intervention planning, and evidence-based practice for professional settings.
Career outcome
Graduates are prepared to undertake the final year of supervised internship required for general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia. The degree supports progression into supervised practice roles across varied approved settings, applying psychological assessment and intervention skills with individuals across the lifespan. Career directions typically include roles in community, health and private practice environments as a provisional psychologist on the pathway to registration in psychology.
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