Study Master of Professional Psychology at The Australian National University in Australia, ANU College of Health and Medicine

Master of Professional Psychology

Australia

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What will I learn?

The Master of Professional Psychology is an alternative pathway to your career as a professional psychologist, without needing an Honours degree. The two-year program includes coursework on psychological assessment, interventions and professional skills a group research project in the first year and practical placement experience in the second year. The Master of Professional Psychology is less research-intensive than Honours.Career opportunitiesGraduates from the degree will be required to complete a 1 year internship and pass the National Psychology Examination before they can apply for full registration as a psychologist.Fully registered Psychologists can work in private practice or diverse community, non-government and government settings.Learning OutcomesAdvanced knowledge of the theoretical and conceptual foundations of assessment and intervention relevant to professional psychology practiceAdvanced communication skills in oral and written formatsUnderstanding of, ability to apply and commitment to the ethical, legal, culturally competent and self-reflective professional practice of psychology

Which department am I in?

ANU College of Health and Medicine

CRICOS

096441C

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
A$60,870.00 (US$ 40,114) per year
Cost of Living in Canberra (Other costs - Textbooks) - $1,473 per annum

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

February 2027

Venue

Acton Campus

The Australian National University,CANBERRA,

Canberra,

Australian Capital Territory,

2601, CANBERRA, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not automatically guarantee entry.

Where ranking of applications is required, the ANU selection rank calculated from your qualifications will be used.

The minimum academic requirement for full entry and enrolment are:

  • Completion of an Australian bachelor degree or international equivalent with an APAC accredited sequence of courses in Psychology with a GPA of at least 5.00/7.00.
  • Two referee reports
  • Supplementary form and CV
  • Successful assessment of suitability which will be based on interview, supplementary forms, CV and the referee reports.

English Language Requirements

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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