Master of Professional Psychology
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Course overview
Choose student typeEntry requirements
ECU admission and English language requirements apply.
See Course Entry for further information.
Course code
I88
Admissions
Fees
Domestic fee paying - estimated 1st year indicative fee AUD $32,500
See Fees and Scholarships for further information.
Availability & Campus
Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
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Joondalup | FT | |
Mount Lawley | FT | |
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Location
This course requires attendance at more than one campus or location. See Course Notes.
Early closing date 09-10-2020
This course has an early closing date for applications. To avoid disappointment, we recommend you apply by this date.
Entry requirements
ECU admission and English language requirements apply.
See Course Entry for further information.
Course code
I88
Fees
See Fees and Scholarships for further information.
Availability & Campus
This course is not offered on-campus or online to international students.
Early closing date 09-10-2020
This course has an early closing date for applications. To avoid disappointment, we recommend you apply by this date.
Course Entry
Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.
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The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.
All applicants are required to be eligible for, and successfully gain and maintain, Provisional Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia, and must have completed an APAC- accredited 4th year qualification in psychology, including an independent research-based project. Applicants must provide a personal statement describing their motivations and personal suitability for the course. Additionally, applicants must submit a curriculum vitae showing details of relevant employment and volunteer experience. Two referee reports must be submitted by the referees via the HODSPA Online Referee System. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview.
Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- Bachelor degree; or
- Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.
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International students are required to provide an IELTS Academic with an overall minimum score of 7.0 (no individual band less than 6.5). Internationally schooled applicants may also be required to meet this requirement.
Minimum English standard requirements for this course may also be satisfied with one of the following:
- Bachelor degree from an approved country;
- Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
- Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience.
Course Details
Choose student typeSemester availability
Semester 1: Study full-time at Joondalup, Mount Lawley
Semester availability
This course is not offered on-campus or online to international students.
Course Structure
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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PSY6501 | Foundational Professional Psychology Skills | 20 |
PSY6502 | Ethics and Professional Psychology Practice | 20 |
I88|1
For more detailed unit information for this course take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Semester timetable.
Student handbookCourse notes
Important course notes
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Classes may be held on either the Joondalup or Mount Lawley campuses across the year according to room availability.
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Students will complete a minimum of 300 hours of skills training and supervised practice during the course. This includes a minimum of 280 hours of practicum experience under the supervision of a Registered Psychologist.
Attendance requirements
Students will be required to attend practicum on specified days as negotiated with their practicum supervisor.
Clearances and/or Risk Management Protocols Required
All students will be required to undertake a National Police Clearance.
Students may be required to undertake other clearances specific to individual organisations.
Students whose practicum involves contact with young people under the age of 18 will be required to obtain a Working with Children clearance.
Students may be required to undertake or provide evidence of health screenings and/or immunisations as required by individual organisations.
Additionally, OSH agreements, insurance policies, and risk assessments are required for all placements.Professional practice rules
All students are required to abide by the Australian Psychological Society Code of Ethics, the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act 2009 and all relevant State and National legislation whilst on practicum
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Students can apply for membership with Psychology Board of Australia. All students must apply for Provisional Registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia on enrolment in the course and maintain this registration status for the entire duration of the course.
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Students will need to graduate to be eligible to register with the Psychology Board of Australia. Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia is required to practice in the profession.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Apply high level self-management and reflective skills to monitor professional functioning and plan and implement strategies for ongoing development as a professional.
- Apply professional knowledge and technical skills to design, implement, and evaluate psychological strategies with individuals and groups across the lifespan.
- Communicate and collaborate in an ethical and culturally responsive manner in professional practice with clients, other professionals, and other stakeholders.
- Investigate, analyse, and synthesise complex information and problems in a range of professional contexts.
- Reflect critically on and apply a complex body of psychological knowledge, theories, principles and methods to evidence-based and client-centred psychological practice.
Professional Recognition
Conditionally Accredited by: Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)
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Fees and Scholarships
Choose student typeAUD $32,500 *
* Domestic fee paying - estimated 1st year indicative fee
The 'Estimated 1st year indicative fee' is provided as a guide only, based on a typical enrolment of students undertaking the first year of this course. At ECU, you pay for the individual units you enrol in, not an overall course fee, so the total cost of your course will vary, depending on what units you choose. An indicative fee will be provided with your course offer, however you can use our Course Fee Calculator to estimate the actual amount you'll need to pay. ECU fees are adjusted annually.
Scholarships
ECU has a scholarship program that provides many opportunities each year to students undertaking studies here.
Find a scholarshipCareer Opportunities
Employment opportunities include a range of non-government and government organisations including mental health services, schools, drug and alcohol services, disability services, workplace rehabilitation providers, disability services sector, corrections, child protection, disability sector, and private practice.
Possible future job titles
Psychologist, Mental Health Worker, Clinician, Case worker, Counsellor, Programs Officer
Courses you can consider if you are interested in progressing further in this area.
- Master of Psychology
Graduates of the Master of Professional Psychology may apply to enter the Master of Psychology. There is no direct articulation between the two courses.
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