This one-year degree provides advanced professional training in psychology.

The course will equip you with education and training in the professional practice of psychology and is designed to integrate coursework, research and placement components with an emphasis on experiential learning. You will be provided with a rewarding and relevant learning experience throughout the course.

Throughout the program, linkages are made specifically for you to develop detailed understanding of the relationships between psychological theory, the scientific evidence base for these theories, and the clinical applications of both theory and research. The skills you develop will enable you to operate from a scientist practitioner perspective, with well-developed knowledge of psychometric measurement, case formulation, treatment planning and intervention strategies.

Professional recognition

This course has received Accreditation with Conditions from the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council.

Career information

This course provides access to a wide variety of employment opportunities in government and non-government counselling and mental health services. After graduating from this course, you are eligible to apply for registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia once you have completed your internship and successfully completed the National Psychology Examination.

What you'll learn

Apply psychology knowledge, principles and practice to achieve client-centred and evidence-informed outcomes
Generate effective solutions through critical analysis, reflective practice and professional reasoning
Critically appraise information and apply it to contemporary psychology theory and practice
Communicate effectively and appropriately to ensure positive and effective therapeutic and inter-professional relationships; use relevant documentation and reporting processes including the ethical disclosure of professional information
Evaluate and apply appropriate technologies to contemporary psychology practice
Develop and apply life-long learning skills to achieve professional competence; engage in research to further develop personal and professional knowledge and skills
Comply with APAC standards and practices through integration of local and global perspectives relevant to the field
Practice psychology in a culturally responsive and inclusive manner, incorporating perspectives of multiple stake-holders
Work in a professional and collaborative manner to meet ethical and legal responsibilities.