Overview

You will enhance your theoretical skills and learn to use relevant principles and methods to assist people with a range of behavioural problems, taking into account social and cultural diversity, current relevant legal frameworks, mental health practice standards and codes of ethical practice.

On successful completion of the Master of Professional Psychology program at the University of Newcastle and an additional internship year under the supervision of a registered psychologist, graduates will be eligible for registration with the Psychology Board of Australia as a General Registered Psychologist.

Career opportunities

Career prospects may include:

applied research

behavioural support practitioner

counsellor

community health

human resources

law courts

mental health clinician

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional and Ethical Practice

Counselling and Psychological Intervention

Psychological Practice: Adult Psychopathology

Research Development

Psychological Practice: Children and Families

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-02-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-08 00:00:00

More details

International: It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester or trimester start date.

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

94

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Credits

80 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Psychology School Counselling Clinical Psychology View 50 other Masters in Clinical Psychology in Australia

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

7

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94

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 098563K

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 psychology

Eligibility for provisional registration with the Psychology Registration Board of Australia.

Successful completion of an application portfolio, including at least two references.

Successful completion of an interview.

Tuition Fee

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International

48400 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 48400 AUD per year during 12 months.

CSP Amount: $4,445

Living costs for Newcastle

1333 - 2400 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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