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About the course
This one-year postgraduate program prepares you for independent work in psychology through practical training and skills development. You’ll study at UniSC’s Thompson Institute, a hub for mental health research, teaching and clinical services, and build capability in assessment, evidence-based interventions, ethical and legal practice, and professional reporting. The Master of Professional Psychology is a master coursework qualification in Psychology. The programme develops advanced psychological assessment, intervention planning, and evidence-based practice for professional settings.
Career outcome
Graduates may pursue career opportunities across public and private health settings and community organisations, applying advanced psychological assessment and intervention skills. The program supports pathways to work as a psychologist with general registration, including roles in non-government organisations, the private health sector and the public health sector. The Master of Professional Psychology is a master coursework qualification in Psychology. Preparing graduates for organisational psychology, counselling support, human services, and specialist practitioner pathways.
Living Costs in Sunshine Coast**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,148 - 1,518 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 977 - 1,292 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 3 - 10 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 271 - 359 |
Average Salary***
