Overview

You will enhance your theoretical skills and learn to use relevant principles and methods to assist people with a range of behavioural problems, taking into account social and cultural diversity, current relevant legal frameworks, mental health practice standards and codes of ethical practice.

On successful completion of the Master of Professional Psychology program at the University of Newcastle and an additional internship year under the supervision of a registered psychologist, graduates will be eligible for registration with the Psychology Board of Australia as a General Registered Psychologist.

Career opportunities

Career prospects may include:

applied research

behavioural support practitioner

counsellor

community health

human resources

law courts

mental health clinician

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional and Ethical Practice

Counselling and Psychological Intervention

Psychological Practice: Adult Psychopathology

Research Development

Psychological Practice: Children and Families

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00

More details

International: It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester or trimester start date.

Language

English

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Credits

80 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newcastle, Australia
Newcastle, Australia

Disciplines

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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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General requirements

CRICOS code: 098563K

Applicants require all of the following in order to be considered for a place in the programme:

Successful completion of a four-year – or three-year plus a fourth year – Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited sequence in psychology qualification which has been completed with a second-class Honours (2B) or above; or an overall GPA of 5.0 or above (7-point scale) in the 4th year component of a non-Honours programme; or equivalent postgraduate qualifications with an accredited sequence in psychology

Eligibility for provisional registration with the Psychology Registration Board of Australia.

Successful completion of an application portfolio, including at least two references.

Successful completion of an interview.

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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

50825 AUD / year

≈ 50825 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

4445 AUD / year

≈ 4445 AUD / year

Additional Details

CSP Amount: $4,445

Living costs

Newcastle

Australia

1333 - 2400 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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