Professional Psychology

Overview

Key features

• Complete your Master of Professional Psychology (equivalent to fifth year) in just 8 months
• The fastest pathway to your career as a registered practising Psychologist – complete the full 6-year pathway in just 4 years 8 months
• Gain confidence in your face-to-face consultancy skills with more than 300 hours of practical experience
• Work with real-life clients in supervised placements at our on-campus Psychology Clinic
• Tailor your degree by training in specialised areas of Psychology
• Extensive access to the Cognitive Research Labs and the Psychology Test Library
• Learn from internationally recognised Psychologists, Counsellors and Behavioural Therapists in small, personalised classes

The Professional Psychology from Bond University will provide selected Psychology graduates with a fifth year of professional training in Psychology. The degree will incorporate both coursework and supervised training and practice with the aim to provide students with a thorough grounding in professional practice to meet the accreditation standards set by APAC. 

On completion of this program, students will be able to seek registration as a general Psychologist following a further sixth year of approved supervised practice. 

Career readiness

According to the annual Employer Satisfaction Survey published by the Australian Government Department of Education, employer satisfaction with Bond graduates has been rated highest in Australia for three years in a row. 

We believe this is due to Bond’s uniquely personalised approach to teaching, combined with the application of case-based learning that encourages the development of increased analytical reasoning, critical thinking and a range of broader employability skills.  

The Master of Professional Psychology program is based on a scientist-practitioner model, giving students the knowledge and applied skills required to practise as a Psychologist.  

This focus on practical skills, combined with Bond’s employability initiatives such as the Career Development Centre, on and off-campus industry and work experience opportunities, means you will enter the workforce with the skills, experience and employability to stand out.