Master of Professional Psychology

About

You’re ready to make your mark and help change people’s lives for the better. Our Master of Professional Psychology continues your deep understanding of human behaviour, and is the fifth year of the six years' professional training required for general registration as a psychologist in Australia.

You can then complete a one-year Psychology Board of Australia approved internship or the Graduate Diploma of Professional Psychological Practice to have the fifth and sixth years of training required for general registration as a psychologist.

Admission criteria

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Successful completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council accredited Level 1 and 2 qualification within the past 10 years (with a GPA of 5.5 or above in the Level 2 qualification) and be eligible for provisional registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a psychologist; and
• Be able to demonstrate personal and professional suitability for post-graduate training in psychology.

The admissions process will include:

• Submission of an application form and CV
• Provision of two professional referees
• Participation in an interview

Professional recognition

This course is conditionally accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).

Fees and charges

^ Fee listed is the indicative annual course cost for 2024 and is subject to annual review. Students studying at ACAP may also be eligible for FEE-HELP.

Australian Government financial assistance

Australian College of Applied Professions Scholarships

Australian College of Applied Professions fees and financial assistance

Further information

Read the full course details on the ACAP website.

Call 1800 039 139 or email.