Master of Professional Psychology

Our graduate psychology program provides an APAC-accredited pathway to register for professional practice. It concludes five years of university training, to be followed by a required year of supervised psychology work outside the university.The course is based on the scientist-practitioner model of professional training, combining advanced theory with practical classes in the following areas:psychological knowledge, skills acquisition,ethical decision-making capacity, application of evidence-based interventions.On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:Appraise the contribution, demands and responsibilities of the role registered psychologists play in the delivery of comprehensive collaborative care; Critically analyse psychological problems from different perspectives and levels incorporating cultural responsiveness, including with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities; Formulate evidence-based, appropriately complex, and effective intervention plans for clients with psychological difficulties; Critically review the professional literature to identify and apply best practice guidelines for intervention; Exhibit advanced interpersonal and interprofessional communication skills to debate and elucidate complex ideas and to engage in a culturally responsive manner with diverse individuals and multiple stakeholders; Formulate evidence-based, appropriately complex, and effective intervention plans for clients with psychological difficulties; and Evaluate psychology intervention programs and critically assess their effectiveness.