Master of Professional Psychology
Course code: MC-PROPSYC
This course is available to domestic students only
February
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available
Access Melbourne is available
Domestic student
You're considered a domestic student if you're an Australian or New Zealand citizen, an Australian permanent resident, or have a permanent humanitarian visa. This applies even if you're studying abroad or have dual Australian citizenship.
Key application dates
UPCOMING INTAKES AND KEY DATES
All applications must be submitted no later than 11:59pm AEST on 15 September for the following year’s intake. No late applications will be accepted.
- Deadline to submit referee reports: 15 September
- Deadline to provide APS assessment (only relevant for applicants who have studied outside of Australia): 15 September
- Shortlisted applicants interviewed: November and December
- Final application outcomes released: December and January.
There are a limited number of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) for this course. To ensure you are considered for a CSP, submit your complete application prior to the application deadline.
How to apply
1. Review entry requirements and eligibility
- Check the entry requirements tab of this course page and ensure you meet the admission criteria.
- Review the English language requirements.
- Consider whether you are eligible for Graduate Access Melbourne.
- If you are applying for multiple courses, ensure you have confirmed your preference order.
2. Gather your supporting documentation
As part of your application, you’ll be required to submit:
- Transcripts and detailed information related to all previous studies you have undertaken and/or completed, including an explanation of the grading system used and official certified English translation of any document that is not written in English. View further information about supporting documentation.
- Evidence of meeting the University's English language requirements.
- Your APS assessment (if your degree was completed outside of Australia)
- Your personal statement
- Two referee reports submitted online by your referees.
3. Submit your application
- To get started, begin your application here.
Additional application considerations:
Where a course offers both Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) and Australian full fee (AF) places, you only need to submit an application for one fee type. You will automatically be considered for a CSP if you are eligible.
Ready and eligible to apply?
After you apply
- All communications related to your application, including requests for additional information and application outcomes, will be sent to the email address you registered for your application. To avoid delays, please upload requested information as soon as possible.
- Please note that the Admissions team will only contact you via email if anything else is needed; there's no need to enquire about the timeline in the meantime.
- If your application has been shortlisted, you will be invited to a selection interview. This interview will be scheduled between early November and mid-December.
- Final application outcomes released: December and January.
Additional information
Inherent requirements
This course has inherent requirements. Refer to the Master of Professional Psychology Handbook for important information on these requirements.
Clinical placements
Clinical Placements are undertaken as part of this course. All students must undertake a Police Record Check, obtain a Working with Children Check and comply with immunisation requirements. Refer to the following pages for important information:
For additional, in-depth details on entry requirements and admissions for this course, refer to the University Handbook.
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