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MASTER OFPSYCHOLOGY (PROFESSIONAL)The Master of Psychology (Professional) degree provides professional training in psychology. This one year, full time course integrates coursework, skills training and practicum with an emphasis on experiential learning. The course offers you a pathway to registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA). Graduates will be eligible to apply for general registration with the PsyBA after successful completion of a one year supervised practice internship approved by the PsyBA and successful completion of the National Psychology Examination.

DURATION1 year full-time.

STUDY MODEFull-time, on-campus.

INTAKESFebruary.

CAMPUSBentley.

ACCREDITATIONThis course has been granted Provisional Accreditation by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSThe minimum requirement is a four-year APAC-accredited psychology degree, completed within the last 10 years. Entry is competitive and via application as well as interview.

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SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTSApplicants must be eligible for registration with the Psychology Board of Australia as a provisional psychologist. Applicants must submit certified copies or original documents indicating qualifications and academic records, a brief curriculum vitae, and a written personal statement outlining their professional goals. Two references are also required from academic and/or professional referees. Applicants are evaluated on academic merit, relevant work experience, and referee reports. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview for the final part of the selection process. Successful applicants will be required to undergo National Police Clearance and Working with Children Check.

NOTESGraduates from the Master of Psychology (Professional) are not eligible to apply for endorsement. There is currently no bridging pathway to either the MPsych (Counselling) or the MPsych (Clinical).

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PATHWAYS TO BECOMING A PSYCHOLOGISTSix years of training is required to achieve general registration as a psychologist in Australia. Curtin University offers three pathways to registration:

STEP 1 = Undertake a 4-year undergraduate psychology degree# or equivalent.

STEP 2 = Choose one of the following 3 pathways to registration as a psychologist:

2-years supervised practice*.4+2 = 6 years

1-year postgraduate psychology degree# and

1-year supervised practice*4+1+1 = 6 years

The Master of Psychology (Professional) fits into this pathway.

2-year Master of Psychology degree#.

4+2 = 6 yearsThe Master of Psychology

(Counselling) and (Clinical) fit into this pathway.

GENERAL REGISTRATION AS A PSYCHOLOGIST

* Supervised practice must be approved by the Psychology Board of Australia.# Must be accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).