Overview

The Professional Psychology course from Australian Catholic University (ACU) provides students with an opportunity to learn and demonstrate their knowledge and skills in the 8 core capabilities and attributes as required to practise psychology. This programme includes a simulated practicum unit as well as an external placement which enables students to translate their theoretical knowledge to professional and simulated environments to enhance their skill development. 5th in Australia in Psychology Shanghai Ranking, Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2024

Key facts

This year prepares graduates for a final year of supervised practice prior to general registration as a Psychologist.
This programme offers students the ‘5 + 1’ model to register as a Provisional Psychologist through this supervised practice pathway.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional Practice in Psychology

Practicum Skills

Psychopathology

Evidence-Based Practice for Psychologists

Research Capstone Experience

Psychological Assessment

Therapeutic Skills

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , International

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Domestic school leavers: application varies based on the campus the programme is offered. Domestic non-school leavers: same deadline as international students

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

7

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Credits

80 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

Psychology View 84 other Masters in Psychology in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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TOEFL^® IBT

94

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

7

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General requirements

CRICOS: 085312C

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites:

a Bachelor degree with Honours in an accredited Psychology course with a minimum of Honours IIB completed in the last 10 years;

OR

a Bachelor degree with accredited 4th-year equivalent major study in Psychology (with performance deemed of the same level as Honours IIB) completed in the last 10 years;

AND

demonstrated suitability to undertake the course as evidenced by satisfactory:
academic referee report;
professional referee report; AND
for short-listed candidates, interview with the selection committee.

AND

be eligible for provisional registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

37152 AUD / year

≈ 37152 AUD / year
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Citizens or residents

33589 AUD / year

≈ 33589 AUD / year

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

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Funding

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