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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Professional Psychology (Coursework)

Course code: #7643

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Professional Psychology (Coursework)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $47,880 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PSW

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    5 out of 7

  • CRICOS code

    096441C

Highlights
Professional Practice
Research Project

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 30-September-2022 2022-09-30

Overview

Master of Professional Psychology

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.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Advanced knowledge of the theoretical and conceptual foundations of assessment and intervention relevant to professional psychology practice
  2. Advanced communication skills in oral and written formats
  3. Understanding of, ability to apply and commitment to the ethical, legal, culturally competent and self-reflective professional practice of psychology
  4. The ability to critically analyze and synthesize complex information relevant to the practice of professional psychology
  5. The ability to collaborate effectively with clients and other service providers
  6. The ability to conduct and interpret research relevant to the professional practice of psychology
  7. The skills required to engage in psychological assessment under appropriate supervision
  8. The skills required to engage in psychological interventions under appropriate supervision
  9. Awareness, knowledge and skill in interacting and working with clients across the lifespan and from diverse cultural settings including those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$59,580

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $8,700
Accommodation 1 bed room $11,700
Tuition 1 person $47,880

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Language Proficiency
  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Work Experience Documents (If applicable)
  • Two referee reports
  • Interview

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

7
7
listening
7
writing
7
speaking
7
reading

TOEFL

100
24
listening
27
writing
23
speaking
24
reading

PTE

70
65
listening
65
writing
65
speaking
65
reading

Cambridge

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listening
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writing
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speaking
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reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

Duolingo test Not accepted.

Cambridge  Not accepted.

IELTS Note:

The requirement of a minimum of 7.0 in each component can be met across two test sittings in a six month period, on condition that:

  1. The overall score is 7.0 on both tests; and
  2. There are no scores less than 6.5 in either test.

TOEFL Note:

The requirement of the minimum in each component can be met across two test sittings in a six month period, on condition that:

  1. The overall score is 100 on both tests; and
  2. There are no scores less than 24 in Writing, and 20 in Speaking and Listening, and 19 in Reading in either test.

PTE Note:

An overall score of 70 with a minimum score of 65 in each of the communicative skills.

Note:

The requirement of the minimum of 65 in each component can be met across two test sittings in a six month period, on condition that:

  1. The overall score is 75 on both tests; and
  2. There are no scores less than 58 in either test.

ANU College programs deliver pathways to ANU designed to help you successfully transition to undergraduate or postgraduate study. 

Academic English Preparation
Academic English Preparation (AEP) is a 10-week program focused on English reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. 

AEP is designed to equip international students with skills and knowledge needed to live and work in Australia, and to successfully transition to other courses at ANUC. 

To enrol in AEP, you must have an IELTS of 5.0 (minimum 4.5 in each band) or an overall TOEFL IBT of 40 with a minimum of 12 in writing. 

Once enrolled, you must achieve a score of 60 per cent or more to successfully complete AEP. No additional IELTS is required to progress to Foundation Studies or ANU Access. 
ANU Access
ANU Access is a 10-week intensive program with a strong focus on academic English. 

To be eligible for ANU Access, you must have an overall IELTS of 6.0 (with no band less than 5.5) or an overall TOEFL IBT of 68 with a minimum of 18 in writing

A range of other English language tests are also accepted. Once you successfully complete the program you can enter your degree at ANU.


Academic background and requirement

A Bachelor degree or international equivalent with an *APAC accredited sequence of courses in Psychology

1.   with GPA of at least 5/7 

2.   Successful assessment of suitability based on interview and 2 referee reports

*APAC: Australian Psychology Accreditation Council 

Credit Granted

Applicants with a Graduate Diploma or Honours in a cognate discipline may be eligible for 48 units (one year) of credit.

Career opportunities

  • Psychiatrist
  • Neuropsychologist
  • Psychologist
  • Clinical Psychologist
  • Counseling Psychologist
  • School Psychologist
  • Psychotherapist
  • Psychology Assistant

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