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Master of Professional Psychology

Understand human behaviour. Solve practical problems. Develop in-demand skills.

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Student ?
Campus
Wollongong
Delivery ?
Flexible, On Campus
Duration
1 year full-time, or part-time equivalent
Starts
  • Autumn 2025
  • Autumn 2026
Codes
CRICOS: 099429G
UOW: 442

Overview

This course is for graduates of a four-year accredited psychology program. The primary aim is to provide a fifth year of supervised practice and structured learning to prepare candidates for a final year of supervised internship in the field of psychological practice, prior to applying for general registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. 

The Master of Professional Psychology includes two study options: 

  • General Registration: This option is designed for students seeking registration as a general psychologist. This program is only available in person on the Wollongong campus.
  • School Psychology: This option is designed for students seeking registration as a psychologist with the NSW Department of Education. This course is available only by Flexible delivery.

Please note that the application process will vary between these two options, see below for more details.  
The Master of Professional Psychology provides one year of full-time education in the professional practice of psychology that:

  • forms the foundation for professional practice, building on the existing knowledge and skills base acquired as part of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited four-year undergraduate course;
  • takes an evidence-based approach based on the scientist-practitioner model;
  • is broad and generalist in nature; and
  • grounds the core professional competencies as outlined in the APAC accreditation standards.

Teaching methods include a combination of lectures, workshops, skills training, online and supervised work-based practicums, both at the University's Northfields Psychology Clinic and at external placements.

See the course handbook for more information.

Fee subsidised places available

UOW is offering Commonwealth supported places (CSPs) for all of our postgraduate coursework degrees in 2025. This means the Australian government will subsidise your tuition fees by up to 75%. To be eligible for this fee subsidy, you must meet the following criteria: Be a domestic student, i.e. an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident of Australia or a permanent Australian Humanitarian visa holder.

You can specialise in a major by choosing from the following: 

Major 

Campus Availability 

School Psychology 

Wollongong (Flexible) 

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Careers

  • Case Manager
  • Consumer Behaviour Analyst
  • Counsellor
  • Psychologist
  • Social Policy Analyst/Consultant
  • Specialist Psychologist (further training required)
  • Substance Abuse Counsellor
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Accreditation & professional recognition

The Master of Professional Psychology is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) as meeting the requirements of a 5th year program of study, allowing progression towards registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia.

Admissions information

A range of admission options are available for future students. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

For specific advice or to ask any questions regarding an application, please contact the UOW Future Students Team.

Students accepted into the course must have successfully completed a four-year, or a three-year plus a fourth year, Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)-accredited sequence in psychology within the previous 10 years and be eligible for registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) as a provisional psychologist.

Places in this course are limited. Entry is competitive and based on academic merit and personal suitability.

Selection procedures include:

  • Satisfactory completion of the application form and a personal statement
  • Referee reports from at least two referees (one academic, one professional)
  • Confirmation of original degree certificates
  • Completion of an interview with a panel
  • An average mark of 70% across all psychology subjects for the four years of previous study

For information on how to apply, please visit the Postgraduate Psychology webpage. Here, you will find step-by-step instructions and additional supporting documentation required to complete your application.


Compulsory Work Based Placement
This course requires a total of 300 hours of compulsory work-based placements, completed over 30 weeks (at 10 hours per week) throughout the degree.

More detail

International Course fees table
Campus Delivery method Session fee* Course fee*
WollongongFlexibleFee not available (2025)Fee not available (2025)
WollongongOn Campus$18528 (2025)$37056 (2025)
WollongongFlexibleFee not available (2026)Fee not available (2026)
WollongongOn Campus$18528 (2026)$37056 (2026)

* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression. These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at UOW, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.

Tuition fees are reviewing annually: fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and are subject to increase during the period of study

Additional Fees

In addition to tuition, there are other fees and costs you will need to consider, including but not limited to:

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