Professional Psychology
Overview
The Masters of Professional Psychology provides a fifth-year qualification in Psychology that is structured to meet the accreditation standards of the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).
After completion of the degree, students are required to undertake a one-year internship via the Psychology Board of Australia before they are eligible to apply for general registration as a psychologist. While this course enables graduates to apply for general registration as a psychologist following the one-year internship, graduates are not eligible to apply for endorsement in an area of specialisation such as clinical psychology.
IMPORTANT: The Master of Professional Psychology at Flinders University is currently seeking accreditation from APAC. It is possible that accreditation will not be received in time for a 2021 intake and, in turn, that the Master of Professional Psychology will not be offered in 2021.
Given this uncertainty, we encourage applicants to plan for the possibility that Flinders University cannot offer the Master of Professional Psychology in 2021. In the event that Flinders University is unable to offer a Master of Professional Psychology in 2021, applicants will be notified as soon as possible.
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Course
Master of Professional Psychology
Duration: 1 year
Delivery mode:
On campus
Availability:
Full-time
Part-time
Start dates:
February
SATAC code: N/A
Annual indicative fees (2020):
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Course
Master of Professional Psychology
Duration: 1 year
Delivery mode:
On campus
Start dates:
February
CRICOS code: 0100912
Annual fees:
2021: $37,500
Your career
Graduates are eligible to undertake a one-year internship via the Psychology Board of Australia. Following the successful completion of a one-year internship, graduates will be eligible to apply for general registration as a psychologist and be qualified to work in a range of mental health settings.
What you will study
The Master of Professional Psychology consists of 36 units.
You must complete 27 units of coursework and 9 units (i.e., 300 hours) of supervised practicum.
Coursework covers areas such as foundations of psychological practice, assessment across the lifespan, evidence based interventions, and applied research for practitioners.
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Entry requirements
Applicants must normally have completed an APAC accredited fourth year of study in the field of Psychology with a minimum classification of Honours 2A or equivalent within 10 years of the commencement of the course. Selected eligible applicants with be invited to attend an interview.
Applicants will be shortlisted for interview based on their Academic record, relevant clinical skills and experience and referee reports. Selection for a place in the course will be based on interview performance and the overall application.
On completion of the course, graduates will be required to complete an approved one year internship of supervised practice to be eligible for general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
Before applying you MUST download and read the Professional Psychology Application Guide 2021 for domestic applicants.
Check application timelines:
- Applications open 9am (ACST) Monday, 31 August 2020
- Applications close
Wednesday, 30 September 2020
- If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to an interview in October/November
- First round offers are made in early December
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