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Master of Professional Psychology

University of Tasmania

  • Hobart, Australia
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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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

  1. 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

CampusHobart
Faculty or schoolCollege of Health and Medicine
DepartmentSchool of Psychological Sciences
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value200
Study paceStandard
Post-study stay2 years
Scholarship noteTasmanian 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 left
  • Program starts

    February 2028

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.