Master of Professional Psychology

University of Wollongong

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00102E

This course is for graduates of a four-year accredited psychology program. The primary aim is to provide a 5th year of supervised practice and structured learning to prepare candidates for a final year of supervised internship in the field of psychological practice, prior to applying for general registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia.The Master of Professional Psychology provides one year of full-time education in the professional practice of psychology that:forms the foundation for professional practice, building on the existing knowledge and skills base acquired as part of an APAC-accredited (Australian Psychology Accreditation Council) four-year undergraduate course;takes an evidence-based approach based to the scientist-practitioner model;is broad and generalist in nature; andgrounds the core professional competencies as outlined in the APAC accreditation standards.Teaching methods include a combination of lectures, workshops, skills training, on-line and supervised work-based practicums, both at the University's Northfields Psychology Clinic and at external placements. The emphasis is on skills training and includes demonstration sessions, audio-visual recording of assessment and therapy, case presentations, role-play activities and feedback and reflection.

Structure

  • To qualify for award of the degree, the Master of Professional Psychology, a candidate must:Successfully complete at least 48 credit points as specifed below
  • Demonstrate a Credit pass in the theory components of the course
  • andDemonstrate a professionally acceptable level of competency in the practical course components.SpecialisationsStudents enrolling in the Master of Professional Psychology have the option of applying for the School Psychology specialisation. This specialisation is only available to students who have been successful in securing a graduate scholarship offered by the NSW Department of Education. Students will learn and develop the foundation competencies for general registration as a psychologist, with a focus School Psychology in Context through supervised practicum in NSW schools, research, reflective practice and applied interventions.

Subjects

  • Psychology

Standard entry requirements

Students accepted into the course must have successfully completed a four year, or three year plus a fourth year, Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)-accredited sequence in psychology from the University of Wollongong onshore or internationally, within the previous 10 years, and be eligible for registration with the Psychology Board of Australia as a provisional psychologist.

Recognition

The Master of Professional Psychology is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) as meeting the requirements of the 5th-year program of study, allowing progression towards registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia.

Study information

CampusFeesMid year intakeAttendance
Wollongong International: $34,224 No
  • Full-time : 1 year

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