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The University of Notre Dame Australia

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Master of Professional Psychology

  • Masters (Coursework)

The Master of Professional Psychology (MPP) is a one-year program designed for psychology graduates to achieve accreditation as general psychologists. It integrates theory and practice, emphasizing ethical and culturally aware professional psychology.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
1 - 5 semesters full-time
Course Code
5166, 117079E
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb

About this course

Overview

The Master of Professional Psychology (MPP) at The University of Notre Dame Australia is a one-year full time program that offers psychology graduates a 5th year of study as an essential step towards accreditation as a general psychologist. This program is an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited Level 3 program of study. The program focuses on the integration of theory and professional practice and allows students to develop the advanced knowledge, skills, capabilities and attributes required for the safe and ethical practice of psychology.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

To be eligible for admission to The University of Notre Dame Australia, all applicants must meet the University's minimum requirements for admission. The requirements for admission are detailed in the University's Policy: Admission and Credit.

Specific Program Requirements for Admission

To be eligible for admission to the program, an applicant must meet the following requirements:

  • Completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited 4-year sequence of study in Psychology within the last 10 years, with a minimum of Second-Class Honours Division B or equivalent;
  • Be eligible for provisional registration as a psychologist (NB students must obtain and provide evidence of provisional registration from the Psychology Board of Australia before commencing the program and maintain it over the course of their program);
  • Demonstrate suitability to undertake the course as evidence by satisfactory:
    • Referee reports (1 x academic and 1 x professional) via Psychology Reference Portal;
    • CV and personal statement;
    • For short-listed candidates, interview with the selection committee.

More information

  • Referee reports: Submission of two academic or two professional referees is not acceptable.
  • CV: Maximum length of two A4 pages.
  • Personal statement: Maximum one A4 page providing a reflective account of the candidate's motivation as well as why they believe they are well-suited to join the program and pursue a career as a psychologist.

Students who have obtained their qualifications outside Australia must have their qualifications assessed prior to applying for this program and prior to applying for registration with the psychology board of Australia. The Australian psychological society (APS) provides this assessment service for the board and the assessment assists the board in determining if the student's qualifications are equivalent to an 'approved qualification.' However, the final decision on equivalence rests with the board.

If you obtained your qualifications outside Australia, please submit evidence of your APS equivalency with your application.

We welcome and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants to apply.

Study locations

Sydney

Fremantle

What you will learn

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Master of Professional Psychology graduates will be able to:

  1. Apply professional, ethical, legal and cultural standards and competencies to the practice of psychology
  2. Apply advanced theoretical knowledge and evidence-based, scientific methods to solve complex research and practice-based problems in professional psychology
  3. Effectively employ professional communication, in oral and written formats, across a wide range of audiences in a culturally safe manner
  4. Collaborate effectively with clients and other service providers
  5. Apply advanced knowledge and skills to engage in ethical and safe psychological assessment under appropriate supervision
  6. Employ advanced knowledge and skills to engage in ethical and safe psychological interventions under appropriate supervision
  7. Engage in self-reflective professional practice to evaluate, maintain, and improve professional competence
  8. Utilise advanced knowledge and skill to interact and work with clients across the lifespan and from diverse cultural settings, in culturally safe ways, including those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds
  9. Design and execute a substantial research project relevant to the professional practice of psychology

Course structure

Program summaryFirst semester of study
  • PSYC5002 Ethics, Practice and Counselling Skills
  • PSYC5007 Psychological Assessment
  • PSYC5008 Psychological Interventions
  • PSYC5004 Professional Psychology Placement A
Second semester of study
  • PSYC5005 Professional Psychology Placement B
  • PSYC5006 Professional Psychology Research Project (project)
  • Elective options (select 2):
    • PSYC5001 Educational and Developmental Psychology
    • PSYC5000 Clinical Psychology
    • PSYC5003 Organisational Psychology
    • PHIL6210 Philosophy and the human person

* University of Notre Dame students, who have previously completed the University Core Curriculum in undergrad and/or Honours, can choose two electives.

** Students entering the program from other universities will need to complete PHIL6210 as the University of Notre Dame core and choose one elective.

Credit for prior study or work

Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for Advanced Standing.

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