The Master of Professional Psychology is a one year course designed to meet the requirements of the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) for a generalist fifth year in psychology.The course prepares selected psychology graduates in advanced psychotherapeutic skills required for general registration as a psychologist. It develops your professional capability to apply the theoretical, research, assessment and therapeutic skills involved in psychology. Following graduation, you will be eligible to undertake one year of supervised generalist practice – you will then progress to full registration as a psychologist.
Which department am I in?
Faculty of Education
CRICOS
079583G
Study options
Full Time
(1 Year)
Tuition fees
A$50,640.00 (US$ 33,373)
per year
Accommodation Cost - Halls of Residence- $353.15 per week
Application deadline
01/11/2026
Start date
March 2027
Venue
Clayton Campus
Wellington Road,
Clayton,
Victoria,
3800, Melbourne, Australia
Entry requirements
For international students
A fourth year of psychology study from any course accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), which may be a Graduate Diploma or Bachelor's honours degree, with at least a high credit (65%) average in fourth year psychology.
These qualifications must have been completed within the last 10 years of the commencement date of further studies.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.