Key application dates

Applications for the 2027 intake of this course have closed.

Please note that deferrals are only permitted for very extenuating circumstances. In most cases, if you cannot commence in your offered intake you will need to reapply for a future intake and your application will be assessed again according to the entry standards of that intake.

If you are still studying, the assessment to determine your eligibility for a conditional offer will be based on the results available at the application deadline. We are not able to reassess your application again if a conditional offer was not made.

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.

Key application dates

Applications for the 2027 intake of this course have closed.

Please note that deferrals are only permitted for very extenuating circumstances. In most cases, if you cannot commence in your offered intake you will need to reapply for a future intake and your application will be assessed again according to the entry standards of that intake.

If you are still studying, the assessment to determine your eligibility for a conditional offer will be based on the results available at the application deadline. We are not able to reassess your application again if a conditional offer was not made.

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.

• A 500-word personal statement outlining your interest in and skills relevant to this course, and
• Two academic referee reports, submitted online

If you have overseas qualifications, you must complete an Australian Psychological Society (APS) comparability assessment with your application to confirm your eligibility for Associate Membership. The current APS comparability assessment fee is AUD$921.00 and it takes approximately eight weeks to receive an outcome.

3. Submit your application

• To get started, begin your application here.

• Only submit one application per course with your preferred fee type and study load (full-time or part-time) if applicable.

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.

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.
• 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.

• A 500-word personal statement outlining your interest in and skills relevant to this course, and
• Two academic referee reports, submitted online

If you have overseas qualifications, you must complete an Australian Psychological Society (APS) comparability assessment with your application to confirm your eligibility for Associate Membership. The current APS comparability assessment fee is AUD$921.00 and it takes approximately eight weeks to receive an outcome.

3. Submit your application

• To get started, begin your application here.
• If you need help applying, you can find an authorised education agent* to help you lodge your application, accept your offer and apply for a student visa.

• Only submit one application per course with your preferred fee type and study load (full-time or part-time) if applicable.

*Students who have completed their previous qualifications in certain countries cannot apply directly and must use an education agent (or overseas representative).

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.
• Track the progress of your application via the Application Portal.
• 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.
• The time it takes to assess applications can vary. If you're applying for the next intake, this will typically be 4 to 8 weeks after we receive all required documents. Future intakes (beyond the next intake) may have different assessment timelines.

• If your application is shortlisted, you will be contacted for an interview.
• If your application is successful, upon enrolment in this course you must apply for provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (if not currently registered) and undertake a Working with Children Check.

For additional, in-depth details on entry requirements and admissions for this course, refer to the University Handbook.