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Master of Professional Psychology (Online)

Masters.
Southern Cross University

500

in world overall ranking*

57

in local overall ranking*
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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 builds advanced capabilities in professional psychological practice through online coursework, intensive on-campus residentials and a compulsory 300-hour supervised placement, with a focus on assessment, evidence-based interventions, and ethical and culturally responsive practice for clients across the lifespan.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared to progress to the final supervised internship year required for general registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. The course develops job-ready skills in psychological assessment, intervention planning and professional practice, supporting work in a range of settings such as community services, health and wellbeing organisations, schools and private practices, under appropriate supervision as required for registration.


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

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1 years

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March

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Online

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1209250

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconVICE CHANCELLOR’S ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP

A$8,000

tick iconINTERNATIONAL OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE SCHOLARSHIP

A$8,000

tick iconSCU INTERNATIONAL WOMEN IN STEM SCHOLARSHIP

A$8,000

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