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Master of Professional Psychology
- Hobart, Australia
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A one-year master degree leading to provisional registration as a general psychologist.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply discipline-specific knowledge in Professional Psychology to evaluate evidence and professional practice. Communicate findings responsibly.
Career outcomes
- Psychologist
- General psychologist
- Academic psychologist
- Child psychologist
- Research psychologist
Curriculum
- One-year
- 120-credit-point course of coursework
- A major case study and practical placement. Units include psychological assessment
- Adult psychopathology
- Clinical intervention
- Child and adolescent psychopathology
- Diversity and inter-professional practice
- Research for practice and two stages of professional practice.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Relevant bachelor degree or equivalent and course-specific prerequisites
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree or equivalent; cognate background where the course requires it
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 overall
- TOEFL iBT No band below 6.0
- PTE Academic TOEFL iBT 72
Documents you’ll need
- Academic transcripts
- Qualification evidence
- Passport/identity documents
- English-language evidence where required
- Course-specific supporting documents where applicable
How to apply
- Choose the course. Check academic and English entry requirements and prerequisites. Prepare supporting documents. Apply directly through the University of Tasmania international application portal or through an authorised agent.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $43,950 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $0 AUD |
| Deposit | $21,975 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Hobart |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Health and Medicine |
| Department | School of Psychological Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 200 |
| Study pace | Standard |
| Post-study stay | 2 years |
| Scholarship note | Tasmanian International Merit Scholarship offers eligible commencing international students a 30% tuition fee reduction under its 2027 conditions. An ASEAN Scholarship may provide eligible ASEAN citizens a 15% tuition discount. Award eligibility and course exclusions apply. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
July 2027
Apply by
5 Feb 2027
84 days leftProgram starts
February 2028
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 5 Feb 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $43,950 AUD per year. The application fee is $0 AUD. The deposit is $21,975 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 overall, TOEFL iBT No band below 6.0, PTE Academic TOEFL iBT 72.

