Overview

On the Professional Psychology program at Monash University you will develop expertise in applying counselling theories and practices through your understanding of a range of evidence-based psychotherapies.

Key facts

You will learn core skills and theoretical concepts underpinning the therapeutic process and extend your practical knowledge in counselling interventions as you develop therapeutic relationships with a range of client groups.

You will acquire the skills to administer, score, interpret and report on a comprehensive range of psychological tests and assessments.

Outcomes

On completion of the course, graduates will have acquired the necessary skills to prepare for a final year of supervised practice in the field for general registration under the '5+1 internship model' for registration.

Graduates of the program arrange a Pychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) approved 1-year internship in settings of their choice.

Accreditation

The Master of Professional Psychology is a one year course designed to meet the requirements of the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) for a generalist fifth year in psychology.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Clinical case formulation

Ethics for professional practice

Cognitive assessment

Research applications for practitioners

Psychopathology and personality

Evidence-based interventions: cognitive-behaviour therapies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

48 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Clayton, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

CRICOS: 079583G

A fourth year of psychology study from any course accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), which may be a Graduate Diploma or Bachelor's honours degree, with at least a high credit (65%) average in fourth year psychology.

These qualifications must have been completed within the last 10 years of the commencement date of further studies.

Applicants with international qualifications will need to have their qualifications assessed by the Australian Psychological Society (APS).

In addition, applicants must provide evidence of demonstrated suitability for work as a professional psychologist determined by completion of a supplementary form and satisfactory referee reports (one academic and one professional), relevant voluntary or paid work experience, and an interview.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

45400 AUD / year

≈ 45400 AUD / year
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Citizens or residents

37600 AUD / year

≈ 37600 AUD / year

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