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Master of Professional Psychology
- Melbourne, Australia
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A one-year master degree leading to provisional registration as a general psychologist.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2): 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
- Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) in any discipline or equivalent
- 1 to 1.5 year pathways need a related graduate certificate or diploma
- Honours degree
- Or a related bachelor plus two years' relevant work experience
- Selection is competitive for psychology
- Optometry
- Medicine
- Speech pathology and teaching.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) in any discipline or equivalent; shorter 1-1.5 year pathways need a related graduate certificate/diploma, honours degree, or a related bachelor plus two years' relevant work experience (Masters coursework, admission policy effective 2026-10-06); selection is competitive for some (psychology, optometry, medicine, speech pathology, teaching with Casper)
Language tests
- IELTS Academic IELTS 7.0 overall with minimum 7.0 each component
- TOEFL iBT Not published
- IELTS 7.0 (no band below 7.0)
- PTE Academic Not published
- Cambridge Not published
- IELTS Academic 7
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts
- Previous degree certificate
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of purpose
- English language proficiency evidence if required
- Passport identification page
How to apply
- Review the Professional Psychology admission requirements at Deakin University. Prepare previous degree certificates and academic transcripts. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $45,400 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 AUD |
| Deposit | $11,400 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Melbourne Burwood Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Health |
| Department | Department of Health Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 8 |
| Study pace | Flexible,Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | Deakin University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Master of Professional Psychology. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
March 2027
Apply by
22 Jan 2027
69 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 22 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $45,400 AUD per year. The application fee is $100 AUD. The deposit is $11,400 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Academic IELTS 7.0 overall with minimum 7.0 each component, TOEFL iBT Not published, IELTS 7.0 (no band below 7.0), PTE Academic Not published, Cambridge Not published, IELTS Academic 7.