Master of Applied Psychology (Professional) (MAppPsych(Professional))

Master of Applied Psychology (Professional) (MAppPsych(Professional))

Master degree
12 months
Application deadlines: November 30
Processing time: 30 days
Full-time, Part-time
Intakes: February 25
International tuition: A$32,850
Domestic tuition: A$28,080

Program overview

Build essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you’ll cover include: suicide prevention assessment for adults and children intervention with children and adults counselling how to work in a functioning psychology clinic.

Study options

Study options
This program can be done
On campus
Part-time

Requirements

Exams:

  • IELTS
  • TOEFL iBT
Entry to the program is very competitive and requires a recognised and accredited Bachelor of Arts degree (or Bachelor of Science degree) with at least 2A Honours in Psychology or a Postgraduate/Graduate Diploma in Psychology. Applicants will also need to supply referee reports and a personal statement that details their past accomplishments, future plans, and interests in the graduate psychology program. Interviews will be offered to the best candidates. Students with overseas qualifications who are accepted into the course and who wish to seek registration in Australia after graduation should ensure that their undergraduate qualifications meet the requirements of the relevant psychology registration board for equivalence to a four-year Australian degree in Psychology with at least 2A Honours. Applications with qualifications obtained outside Australia must have a formal assessment completed by the Australian Psychological Society before submitting an application for study. All students must satisfy Murdoch University's minimum English requirements by demonstrating competency in the English Language.

Career opportunities

Job prospects for professional psychologists are very good and employment growth is expected to be strong. Upon graduation from this course, students will be highly employable in a wide variety of areas including private practice (once you have met registration requirements) and working in various public and private sector agencies. You could work in the following areas: health, community development, justice, education, and disabilities. Those students who complete the school stream will be employable in the State Education Department’s School Psychology Service. Careers could include: School Psychologist (if the school stream is completed) Clinical Psychologist (if you gain entry after completing the Masters of Applied Psychology Professional) paediatric assessment services disability sector work alcohol and drug counselling.

Campus location

Perth , Australia

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