Postgraduate course
Master of Professional Psychology
Macquarie University
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About
Generalist psychologists are equipped to practice in a broad range of employment settings, including allied health, aged care and disability services, education and private practice. They treat people with mental health problems but also seek to understand how factors such as personality, society and culture affect behaviour and provide counselling that can help people from all walks of life lead happier, healthier and more productive lives.
In a single year of study, the Master of Professional Psychology provides you with the necessary knowledge and skills you need to complete a final, sixth year of supervised placement and gain registration as a generalist psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. Through undertaking a blend of coursework and supervised placements, you'll be prepared for effective, ethical psychology practice in a broad range of contexts and settings.
Admission criteria
- Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited AQF Level 7 (Years 1-3) and Level 8 (Honours or 4th year equivalent) qualification(s) in psychology, or equivalent, including international qualification(s) deemed equivalent by the Australian Psychological Society:
- Minimum WAM of 65 for Years 1-3 of APAC accredited AQF Level 7 qualification or equivalent in psychology, including international qualification(s) deemed equivalent by the Australian Psychological Society
- Minimum WAM of 75 in Year 4 (Honours or 4th year equivalent) of APAC accredited AQF Level 8 psychology qualification or equivalent, including international qualification(s) deemed equivalent by the Australian Psychological Society
In addition:
- Eligibility for provisional or full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia
- Relevant work experience
- Two satisfactory referee reports
- Satisfactory personal statement(s)
- Satisfactory Multiple Mini Interview performance
Please note that applicants who have achieved WAMs less than the stated requirements will be excluded from the applicant pool. Additionally, shortlisting for the Multiple Mini Interview selection event is based on academic performance in only the Years 1-3 of APAC accredited AQF Level 7 qualification or equivalent in psychology, including international qualification(s) deemed equivalent by the Australian Psychological Society and all other information provided during the application process. This includes information provided to the Universities Admission Centre (UAC), referee reports, and completion of the Macquarie University Supplementary Form. Invitations for the interviews and offers for admission to the course are highly competitive. Meeting the minimum stated requirements does not guarantee an invitation to attend the interviews or admission to the course.
To apply, applicants must complete all below steps;
- UAC application, including the uploading of your academic transcripts and curriculum vitae (CV).
- Complete MQ PG Supplementary form (including information about publication and work experience).
- Submit x 2 referees via The Australian Psychology Post-Graduate Program Reference Request Portal. (Note: This system is used by a number of Australian universities. You will need to have an active subscription which will be valid for 1 year (1 August to 31 July each year). You will need to sign up to the portal by clicking on ‘Sign up’ at the bottom of the page and follow the steps).
Incomplete applications cannot be considered for progression to the interview stage.
Ensure that you read the Application Guide 2025 intake for Postgraduate Psychology.
Applicants who completed their psychology undergraduate degree overseas are also required to prove that their qualifications are equivalent to those offered in Australia by submitting them to the Australian Psychological Society (APS) for assessment. Equivalency is determined by the APS; the outcome of the APS assessment must be submitted with the application.
Applications for this program are competitive. Satisfying the admission criteria does not guarantee a place in the program. Shortlisted applicants will also be required to attend an interview. Interviews will take place from mid to late November.
First round offers will commence from mid-December. Waitlisted applicants may be offered places on a continuous basis if higher-ranked applicants decline.
Contact Future Students team if you have any queries: (02) 9850 6767.
Additional information
Limited Commonwealth-supported places (CSPs) are available for this course and will be awarded on merit. Eligible applicants who are not given a CSP will be recommended for fee-paying (FEE) places.
Fees and charges
^ Course fees are indicative only and subject to change. View fee information on the Macquarie University website.
Australian Government financial assistance
Further information
Read the full course details on the Macquarie University website.
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.