Overview

The primary aim is to provide a 5th year of supervised practice and structured learning to prepare candidates for a final year of supervised internship in the field of psychological practice, prior to applying for general registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia.

Learning Outcomes

The Master of Professional Psychology from University of Wollongong provides one year of full-time education in the professional practice of psychology that:

forms the foundation for professional practice, building on the existing knowledge and skills base acquired as part of an APAC-accredited (Australian Psychology Accreditation Council) four-year undergraduate course;

takes an evidence-based approach based to the scientist-practitioner model;

is broad and generalist in nature; and

grounds the core professional competencies as outlined in the APAC accreditation standards.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Assessment

Psychotherapy

Practicum

Applied Interventions

School Psychology

Research

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-12 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

48 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

Wollongong, Australia

Disciplines

Psychology Health Sciences Clinical 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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General requirements

CRICOS: 099429G
Students accepted into the course must have successfully completed a four year, or three year plus a fourth year, Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)-accredited sequence in psychology from the University of Wollongong onshore or internationally, within the previous 10 years, and be eligible for registration with the Psychology Board of Australia as a provisional psychologist.
Places in this course are limited. Entry is competitive and is based on academic merit and personal suitability.
Selection procedures include:
satisfactory completion of the application form and a personal statement;
referee reports from at least two referees;
confirmation of original degree certificates;
completion of an interview with a panel; and
an average mark of 70% across all psychology subjects for the four years of previous study.

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Tuition Fees

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40032 AUD / year

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32816 AUD / year

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Living costs

Wollongong

Australia

1600 - 2200 AUD / month

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