Sydney,
NSW,
Australia
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Professional Psychology in Perth Australia | The University of Notre Dame Australia
The University of Notre Dame Australia
|
Perth Australia
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Coursework)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
31,246
(c. USD21,988.47)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The University of Notre Dame Australia's Master of Professional Psychology (MPP) is a full-time, one-year program designed for psychology graduates seeking their fifth year of required study for general psychologist accreditation. This Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) approved Level 3 program bridges theoretical knowledge with practical application, equipping students with the advanced competencies needed for ethical psychological practice. The curriculum blends academic coursework, research projects, and hands-on clinical placements to cultivate expertise in psychological evaluation, treatment approaches, and evidence-based practice. Emphasizing the connection between scientific principles and real-world application, the program fosters critical analysis, ethical decision-making, and cultural sensitivity - ultimately training professionals to deliver comprehensive, person-centered psychological care.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Specific Program Requirements for Admission
To be eligible for admission to the program, an applicant must meet the following requirements:
Completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited 4-year sequence of study in Psychology within the last 10 years, with a minimum of Second-Class Honours Division B or equivalent (70%)
Be eligible for provisional registration as a psychologist (NB students must obtain and provide evidence of provisional registration from the Psychology Board of Australia before commencing the program and maintain it over the course of their program)
Demonstrate suitability to undertake the course as evidenced by satisfactory:
Referee reports (1 x academic and 1 x professional) and
Interview (based on ranking)
Students who have obtained their qualifications outside Australia must have their qualifications assessed prior to applying for this program and prior to applying for registration with the Psychology Board of Australia. The Australian Psychological Society (APS) provides this assessment service for the Board and the assessment assists the board in determining if the student's qualifications are equivalent to an approved qualification. However, the final decision on equivalence rests with the Board.
If you obtained your qualifications outside Australia please submit evidence of your APS equivalency with your application.
IELTS Academic - 6.5 overall and no other individual band score lower than 6.0
TOEFL (iBT) - 84 overall and no other band score lower than 18
To be eligible for admission to the program, an applicant must meet the following requirements:
Completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited 4-year sequence of study in Psychology within the last 10 years, with a minimum of Second-Class Honours Division B or equivalent (70%)
Be eligible for provisional registration as a psychologist (NB students must obtain and provide evidence of provisional registration from the Psychology Board of Australia before commencing the program and maintain it over the course of their program)
Demonstrate suitability to undertake the course as evidenced by satisfactory:
Referee reports (1 x academic and 1 x professional) and
Interview (based on ranking)
Students who have obtained their qualifications outside Australia must have their qualifications assessed prior to applying for this program and prior to applying for registration with the Psychology Board of Australia. The Australian Psychological Society (APS) provides this assessment service for the Board and the assessment assists the board in determining if the student's qualifications are equivalent to an approved qualification. However, the final decision on equivalence rests with the Board.
If you obtained your qualifications outside Australia please submit evidence of your APS equivalency with your application.
IELTS Academic - 6.5 overall and no other individual band score lower than 6.0
TOEFL (iBT) - 84 overall and no other band score lower than 18
Tuition
AUD
31,246