Master of Professional Psychology
University of Newcastle
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00109J
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.
Structure
80 units
Standard entry requirements
- Admission to the degree is competitive. Applicants require all of the following in order to be considered for a place in the program:Successful completion of a four-year – or three-year plus a fourth year – Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited sequence in psychology qualification which has been completed with a second-class Honours (2B) or above
- Or an overall GPA of 5.0 or above (7-point scale) in the 4th year component of a non-Honours program
- Or equivalent postgraduate qualifications with an accredited sequence in psychologyEligibility for provisional registration with the Psychology Registration Board of Australia.Successful completion of an admission portfolio, and submission of at least two references.Successful completion of an interview.
Recognition
The Master of Professional Psychology (Callaghan) is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) as a LEVEL 3 APAC accredited degree.
