Overview

At the Master of Professional Psychology from the University of the Sunshine Coast you'll learn at the Thompson Institute, a world-class hub for mental health research, teaching and clinical services, close to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital. The Institute addresses mental health in the community, particularly for youth, adolescents and older community members.

Key Facts

Students at Professional Psychology from the University of the Sunshine Coast will:

Advance your knowledge of psychological assessment with a focus on selection, administration and interpretation of major psychological tests

Extend your knowledge of appropriate treatments for psychological disorders and how to deliver services ethically and within legal requirements

Develop skills in writing different kinds of psychological reports

Career opportunities

Non-government organisations
Private health sector
Psychologist with general registration
Public health sector

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced and Transcultural Counselling

Advanced Psychological Assessment and Reporting

Clinical Psychological Practice

Advanced Research Design and Methods

Professional Skills

Clinical Health Psychology and Psychopharmacology

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-26 00:00:00
Starting 2026-11-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-26 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-23 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

105

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Credits

96 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Sippy Downs, Australia

Disciplines

Psychology School Counselling Clinical Psychology View 84 other Masters in Psychology in Australia

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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105

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General requirements

CRICOS CODE: 084975E

Successful completion of an APAC accredited four-year degree or fourth year in Psychology with Honours Class 2 Division I from a recognised higher education institution in the last 10 years.

Applicants must be eligible for provisional registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia via the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

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Tuition Fees

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33500 AUD / year

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Citizens or residents

26775 AUD / year

≈ 26775 AUD / year

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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