Master of Professional Psychology

Course Details

This postgraduate program is designed for those interested in a career as a registered psychologist. Develop core counselling skills and competencies appropriate for an early career psychologist. Graduates are ready to commence their internship as part of the 5+1 pathway to general psychology registration. You will: - Enhance your counselling skills, - Learn to use relevant principles and methods to assess, develop a case formulation and utilise best practice with people with a range of psychological presentations, - Consider social and cultural diversity, current relevant legal frameworks, mental health practice standards and codes of ethical practice. After completing this 1-year full-time program, you will be eligible to commence an additional internship year under the supervision of a registered psychologist. Graduates who complete the additional year and pass the National Psychology Exam are eligible for registration with the Psychology Board of Australia as a generally registered psychologist.

Qualification: Master Degree (By Coursework)

Course structure: 80 units