Our Master of Professional Psychology provides our students with high quality education and training that advances our commitment to serve the needs of our community through the development of future psychologists.
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Duration
Full Time: 1 Year (Available Part Time)*
Next Start Date
04 March 2024
Closing Date
Campuses
Bankstown City
UAC 950746
Domestic Student Fees
Indicative annual fee from $11,885
Additional Information
Program Code: 1814
CRICOS Code: 088715D
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The collective qualifications and experience of the clinical teaching team means that provisionally registered psychologists are provided with exceptional levels of support and training to prepare them for their internship. With our vast professional partnerships, we are committed to securing you a valuable and rewarding placement. This may be with one of specialist clinics or with external organisations.
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This is a one year fully accredited program by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council. Students who complete this degree will be eligible for provisional psychologist registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), and will be eligible to commence their Internship.
Western has been ranked in the Top 200 universities in the world for Psychology in the 2023 QS World University Rankings by Subject.
What you can expect to study
The program structure is outlined in our handbook. Here you can view all of the subjects you will be studying.
Career Opportunities
The Master of Professional Psychology provides you with one year of the two-year registration process for psychologists.
Once you have completed your second year and become fully registered, you’ll be ready to make a real difference to people’s lives in:
- Hospitals and other mental health services
- Education, including school counsellors
- Family and community-based services
- Private practice
- NGOs and not-for-profits
Alumni
"I enjoyed studying this program thoroughly. It helped fine tune skills I was developing and provided me with so much helpful assessment and intervention information that I do and know I will continue to use in the workplace."
— Karlee Martyn, Master of Professional Psychology
Entry requirements for domestic students
Please consult the handbook for more information regarding entry requirements for this course.
You can read more about special requirements here.
Entry requirements for international students
**Please note, if this course lists a part-time option, this is not available to International Students on a Student Visa.
Please consult the handbook for more information regarding entry requirements for this course.
You can read more about international academic entry requirements here.
Indicative annual fee
Apply as a Domestic Student
If you are a domestic student, you can apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) application system (an application fee applies).
Domestic students are:
- Australian Citizens
- New Zealand Citizens
- Australian permanent residents
- Australian permanent humanitarian visa holders
Scholarships
Western Sydney University recognises and rewards students who demonstrate community engagement, outstanding academic ability and superior leadership skills. Donor-funded scholarships are also available, providing support for students based on both academic achievements and equity considerations. There are also scholarships available for specific degrees.
Apply as an International Student
If you are an international student, you can apply for free through our international student application system or through an agent representative.
International students are:
- Not an Australian citizen;
- Not a New Zealand citizen; and
- Not a permanent resident of Australia.
Admission to Western Sydney University is on the basis of meeting minimum academic and English language requirements. For more information about tuition fees and other costs, visit the Fees and Costs page.
Scholarships
When you apply to Western, you’re automatically assessed for a Scholarship, no additional application required! We’re offering multi-year scholarships (for up to 3 years) valued at $6,000 or $3,000 and even 50% off tuition fees. Scholarships are awarded on academic merit.
FAQs
We've gathered common questions to provide you with quick, clear answers about this program. Whether you're exploring admission requirements, details about the degree or career prospects, you'll find valuable insights here. If you need more information, our support team is ready to assist you on your journey to Western. You can find their details below.
This program is considered highly competitive. The more competitive your results are in your level 2 and 3 psychology subjects and your honours/honours-equivalent, the more competitive you will be for an offer.
Interview offers are usually released at the start of November and further offers may be released in the following weeks.
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We're here to provide clarity.
If you're uncertain about your study journey, enquire about our program today and gain the confidence to move forward.
Australian students
1300 668 370
International students
+61 2 9852 5499
The tuition fees quoted above are the fees for the normal full-time study load of the program (80 credit points) per annum. International students will be subject to a variable fee regime; i.e. enrolled students will be required to pay fees during their program based on the approved fee for each calendar year. Fee changes (if any) will occur at 1 January each calendar year. Students who extend their program past the normal finish date of the program will be required to pay additional fees based on the prevailing fee level. Western Sydney University is a multi-campus institution. The University reserves the right to alter the location of its programs between campuses and other locations as necessary. Students should be aware of the possibility of change of location for the whole or part of programs for which they enrol and should plan for the need to travel between Western Sydney campuses.