Master of Professional Psychology, University of Southern Queensland

Toowoomba, Queensland

12 Months

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About this course

The Master of Professional Psychology at UniSQ is designed for students who have already completed a four-year psychology degree and aim to achieve general registration as a psychologist. The program prepares students with both professional psychology coursework and practical experience, enabling them to provide psychological assessment and intervention in diverse settings. It includes on-campus or external study options, with internships at UniSQ’s psychology clinics in Toowoomba or Ipswich. Graduates are eligible to apply for general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia after completing the program and a year of supervised practice. The program also offers pathways toward specialization, such as applying for the Master of Clinical Psychology if desired.

Why this course is highly recommended

This course is ideal for students who aim to become registered psychologists, offering comprehensive professional training and practical experience in assessment and intervention. The program is accredited with conditions by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council, meeting the requirements for general registration. It also provides opportunities for real-world internship placements, supervised by registered psychologists. Graduates can work across a variety of health and community settings or pursue further specialization with a pathway into Clinical Psychology.

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Course fees

Application fees

1st year tuition fees

16.92L

Living cost

Degree requirements

To complete this degree, students must undertake 8 units, including 6 core courses and 2 practicum courses. The coursework involves mandatory workshops and a minimum of 600 hours of practical experience with supervision. Students are also required to complete an internship at the UniSQ Psychology and Counselling clinics in Ipswich or Toowoomba, depending on their study mode. The program emphasizes both academic coursework and hands-on professional practice.

English language test

IELTS

PTE

TOEFL

DUOLINGO

Career prospects

Graduates of this program can work as general psychologists in public health, community services, or private practice settings. After completing the degree and supervised practice, they are eligible to apply for full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia. The degree’s accreditation and practical focus position graduates well for employment in diverse psychological service roles across various intervention and assessment settings.

FAQs

What are the entry requirements for this program?

Applicants need to have completed an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)-accredited four-year bachelor degree in psychology, hold or be eligible for immediate Provisional or General Registration from the Psychology Board of Australia, and provide referee reports, a CV, and academic transcripts. An interview is also part of the selection process.

What are the English language requirements?

Minimum scores include an IELTS of 7.0 overall with at least 7.0 in each component, a Pearson Test of English score of 65, or a TOEFL iBT score of 94 with specified sectional minimums. Test results must be within two years of applying.