Study Master of Psychology (Professional) at Curtin University in Australia, Faculty of Health Sciences

About this course

About this course
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

This postgraduate degree represents advanced professional training in psychology. The one-year course will equip you with education and training in the professional practice of psychology. It is designed to integrate coursework, research and placement components with an emphasis on experiential learning. You will be provided with a rewarding and relevant learning experience throughout the course. Linkages are made specifically for you to develop detailed understanding of the relationships between psychological theory, the scientific evidence base for these theories, and the clinical applications of both theory and research. The skills you develop will enable you to operate from a scientist practitioner perspective, with well-developed knowledge of psychometric measurement, case formulation, treatment planning and intervention strategies.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Health Sciences

CRICOS

084066J

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

A$46,304.00 (US$ 30,515) per year

Living expenses (Internet and phone costs) (AUD): $20 – $55 per week

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

Application deadline

Expected September 2027

Start date

February 2027

Venue

Curtin Perth

Kent Street,

BENTLEY,

Western Australia,

6102, PERTH, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

To be eligible to study this course, you need:

a four-year undergraduate psychology degree that is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council, such as Curtins Bachelor of Psychology
a psychology qualification from an overseas education institution that has been assessed as comparable by the Psychology Board of Australia or the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency

Entry is competitive and shortlisted candidates will be interviewed. You must also be eligible for registration with the Psychology Board of Australia as a provisional psychologist.

Please submit the following documents with your application:

Academic transcript and award certificate
Evidence of English language competency
Resume
Proof of professional registration
Completed personal statement
One academic and one professional referee are required to submit referee reports. Referees should use the Psychology Reference Portal. The form should be sent from the referee to the School directly via this system. The reports are to be submitted by the application closing date.
Commonwealth Supported Place Application Form