Masters (Coursework)
This postgraduate course provides education and training in applied professional psychology to prepare graduates for an internship to achieve registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia.
The course is based in the scientist-practitioner model and provides experiential learning of evidence-based psychological practice skills through coursework and a practicum.
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level
This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 9 Masters Degree (Coursework) Award.
Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.
The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.
All applicants are required to be eligible for, and successfully gain and maintain, Provisional Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia, must have completed an APAC- accredited 4th year qualification in psychology, including an independent research-based project. Applicants with qualifications obtained overseas must provide evidence that their psychology qualification has been assessed by the Australian Psychological Society (APS) as equivalent to an APAC-accredited Level 2 qualification in psychology.
Applicants must provide a personal statement describing their motivations and personal suitability for the course. Additionally, applicants must submit a curriculum vitae showing details of relevant employment and volunteer experience. Two referee reports must be submitted by the referees via the HODSPA Online Referee System. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview.
Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
International students are required to provide an IELTS Academic with an overall minimum score of 7.0 (no individual band less than 6.5). Internationally schooled applicants may also be required to meet this requirement.
Minimum English standard requirements for this course may also be satisfied with one of the following:
Employment opportunities include a range of non-government and government organisations including mental health services, schools, drug and alcohol services, disability services, workplace rehabilitation providers, disability services sector, corrections, child protection, disability sector, and private practice.
Possible future job titlesPsychologist, Mental Health Worker, Clinician, Case worker, Counsellor, Programs Officer