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Master of Professional Psychology

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  • Academic qualifications relevant to your application
  • English proficiency evidence (if required)
  • Evidence of your citizenship, passport, or permanent residency status

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

Overview

This degree is for graduates who have completed four-years of Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited study, fulfilling an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level 8 sequence in psychology or an international equivalent. Applicants will have demonstrated competent completion of the APAC Level 2 Pre-Professional Competencies during their psychology study. The primary aim of the Master of Professional Psychology is to provide a one-year comprehensive program of study of the professional practice of psychology including assessment, intervention, communication and ethics. This aims to prepare candidates for a final year of supervised internship in the field of professional psychology, prior to applying for general registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia.

The Master of Professional Psychology is an APAC accredited, AQF  Level 9 Masters by coursework degree.

The Master of Professional Psychology provides one year of full-time education in the professional practice of psychology that:

  • forms the foundation for professional psychologist 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
  • requires students to develop and demonstrate the level 3 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.

Careers

  • Case Manager
  • Consumer Behaviour Analyst
  • Counsellor
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  • 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.

For more see Australian Psychology Accreditation Council.

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.

A four-year, or three-year plus a fourth-year, Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited sequence in psychology within the last 10 years. Applicants must also 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.

For information on how to apply, please visit the Application Information for Postgraduate Training in Clinical Psychology webpage.

Here you will find step-by-step instructions and additional supporting documentation required to complete your application.

  • English Language Requirements

    The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:

     

    English Test

    Overall Score

    Reading

    Writing

    Listening

    Speaking
    IELTS Academic

    7.0

    7.0

    7.0

    7.0

    7.0

     

    UOW College: English for Tertiary Studies: Distinction (weighted average mark of 75 overall and minimum 75 in Academic Reading and Writing (ARW) and 75 in Academic Listening and Speaking (ALS))

    Other qualifications may also be considered. Full details can be found on our English Language Requirements website.


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.

  • Workload

    Full-Time Study Load

    As a full-time student, you can expect to commit around 48 hours of study per week. This includes class time and independent study. You may need to factor more time for examination study and practical work & placements.

    For more details on course workloads, please refer to the UOW Handbook.

  • Record Check

    The NSW Health Department requires all students undertaking clinical placements at NSW Health hospitals and facilities to:

    • undergo a national criminal record check; and
    • comply with NSW Health's immunisation requirements


    prior to employment or placement in any capacity in the NSW health system.

    This criminal record clearance will be conducted by the NSW Police and/or the Australian Federal Police. Students are required to arrange for this check to be undertaken following enrolment, and the cost of the check will be their responsibility.

    Students should consult the information on Criminal Records Checks, Prohibited Employment Declaration and Infectious Diseases in the Health Placements section.

     

  • Credit for Prior Learning

    If you have completed prior studies or relevant professional experience, you can request course credit or subject exemptions to reduce the duration and cost of your program.

    Credit for prior learning evaluates your previous study or work experience related to your chosen subjects.

    UOW values lifelong learning and recognizes various types of prior learning, regardless of how or where it was obtained. For more information, refer to  UOW's Credit for Prior Learning page.

More detail

International Course fees table
Campus Delivery method Session fee* Course fee*
WollongongOn Campus$20016 (2026)$40032 (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 reviewed 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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