Master of Professional Psychology
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This one-year postgraduate program prepares you for independent work in psychology, focusing on practical experience and skills. Learn at the Thompson Institute, a world-class hub for mental health research, teaching and clinical services, close to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital. The Institute addresses mental health in the community, particularly for youth, adolescents and older community members. In this program you will advance your knowledge of psychological assessment with a focus o
Official- Duration
- 1 years
- Qualification
- Masters Degree (Coursework)
- AQF 9
- Campus
- Sippy Downs
- QLD
- Course code
- CRICOS 084975E
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Course overview
This one-year postgraduate program prepares you for independent work in psychology, focusing on practical experience and skills. Learn at the Thompson Institute, a world-class hub for mental health research, teaching and clinical services, close to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital. The Institute addresses mental health in the community, particularly for youth, adolescents and older community members. In this program you will advance your knowledge of psychological assessment with a focus on selection, administration and interpretation of major psychological tests. You will extend your knowledge of appropriate treatments for psychological disorders and how to deliver services ethically and within legal requirements and develop skills in writing different kinds of psychological reports.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6L 5.5 · R 5.5 · W 5.5 · S 5.5
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
The entry requirements for admission to the Master of Professional Psychology are: Successful completion of an APAC accredited four-year degree or fourth year in Psychology with Honours Class 2 Division I from a recognised higher education institution in the last 10 years. Applicants must be eligible for provisional registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia via the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Additional entry requirement
Recognised bachelor-equivalent qualification; program-specific GPA, discipline or experience; English proficiency.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 1 | UniSC Sunshine Coast | 8 March 2027 | — | $33,500per year | International students |
Where it is taught
UniSC Sunshine Coast
Primary90 Sippy Downs Drive, SIPPY DOWNS, QLD, 4556, SIPPY DOWNS, QLD
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References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Master of Professional Psychologyunisc.edu.au
- University of the Sunshine Coastunisc.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source
- Undergraduate program admission requirementsOfficial source
- International Study Guide 2026Official source
- Postgraduate admissions requirementsOfficial source