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To support your progression towards general registration as a psychologist, the Master of Professional Psychology delivers a thorough grounding in professional practice, including both coursework and supervised training and practice in professional settings.
Available for full-time or part-time study, this course offers considerable flexibility so you can balance your study program with your other commitments. You'll learn using a range of online study materials and practical communication tools.
You'll identify and undertake training and practice in professional settings and attend selected online intensive schools to enhance your learning experience.
Charles Sturt University academic staff have extensive clinical experience and a broad spectrum of expertise. From day one of your course, you'll receive quality learning support to help you reach your potential.
Once you graduate from this course, you may be eligible to apply for entry to Charles Sturt University's Master of Clinical Psychology.
This course is professionally accredited by -
Please refer to the Charles Sturt Professional Accreditation resource for specific information and a link to the accreditation body.
After graduating from the Master of Professional Psychology, you may obtain registration as a general psychologist following completion of a final year of a supervised internship approved by the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA). Registration as a general psychologist through completion of a Master of Professional Psychology, in conjunction with a PsyBA-approved practice internship, is referred to as the '5+1' internship pathway to registration. Provisionally registered psychologists must complete the National Psychology Examination before applying for general registration as a psychologist. Once you have achieved general registration as a psychologist, you can work in any area of psychology that is within your scope of competence and uses the title 'psychologist'.
For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.
You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.
| PSY564 | Foundations of Professional Psychology | 8 credit pts | ||
| PSY535 | Adult Assessment | 8 credit pts | ||
| PSY536 | Adult Interventions 1 | 8 credit pts | ||
| PSY537 | Child Assessment | 8 credit pts |
| PSY538 | Child Interventions 1 | 8 credit pts | ||
| PSY568 | Psychological Practice and Research 1 | 8 credit pts | ||
| PSY569 | Psychological Practice and Research 2 | 8 credit pts |
| Select one (1) subject from the following: | ||||
| PSY539 | Adult Interventions 2 | 8 credit pts | ||
| PSY542 | Child Interventions 2 | 8 credit pts | ||
| PSY565 | Neurodevelopmental Disorders | 8 credit pts |
| SL0001 | School Psychology | 32 credit pts |
In this specialisation, you will explore assessment and intervention for both adult and child learners, as well as neurodevelopmental disorders. Students may also be eligible to apply for the Department of Education’s School Psychologist Scholarship Program.
As a Charles Sturt University student, throughout your course you have a responsibility to continue to develop skills in English language, literacy and numeracy as appropriate to your discipline. This ongoing development will enable you to effectively participate in your course and graduate prepared to enter the workforce.
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If you’ve completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. Which would mean completing your qualification quicker. Find out how to apply for credit and see our credit policy.
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Important dates
26 October 2025
Master of Professional Psychology - Application Closing Date
This course does not accept late or extended applications. Only on-time applications will be considered for admission.
