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This psychology course builds on your existing qualifications and will put you on the path to become a registered psychologist in Australia. Complete this master's course and you'll meet the new minimum academic requirements for registration.
Charles Sturt is the most experienced provider of online education in Australia. Available for full-time or part-time study, this online course provides learning flexibility, so you can balance study with life's other commitments.
At Charles Sturt, you'll learn alongside academics who are leading teachers, researchers and/or practitioners. Your teachers will have extensive clinical experience and expertise. They know how to share that knowledge in relevant, engaging and challenging ways. That's why Charles Sturt University was a finalist in the latest Global Teaching Excellence Award.
Study the Master of Psychological Practice (with specialisation) at Charles Sturt and you'll put theory into practice in professional settings in your local region. Hands-on learning is at the heart of what we do. You learn, you do and you graduate as a practitioner.
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Please refer to the Charles Sturt Professional Accreditation resource for specific information and a link to the accreditation body.
After graduating, you may apply for general registration as a psychologist following completion of a final year of a supervised internship approved by the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) and meeting all other registration requirements.
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.
| PSY404 | Psychological Assessment | 8 credit pts | ||
| PSY421 | Psychological Interventions | 8 credit pts | ||
| PSY429 | Contemporary Topics in Psychology | 8 credit pts | ||
| PSY474 | Counselling Skills | 8 credit pts | ||
| PSY472 | Psychology Research Thesis 1 | 16 credit pts | ||
| PSY473 | Psychology Research Thesis 2 | 16 credit pts |
| 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 |
| PSY565 | Neurodevelopmental Disorders | 8 credit pts |
In this specialisation you will explore assessment and intervention for both adult and child learners, as well as neurodevelopmental disorders.
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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Applicants for the Master of Psychological Practice must meet the following Admission Requirements: The personal suitability to undertake professional practice as a psychologist, assessed through interview and referees' reports
AND
Completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited undergraduate program within the previous five years with a Grade Point Average of no less than 5.5 in core level 2 & 3 psychology subjects (equivalent fulltime) of the accredited sequence.
OR
Completion of an APAC accredited Graduate Diploma program within the previous five years with a Grade Point Average of 5.5 excluding any introductory psychology subjects.
AND
Completion of PSY301 Advanced Research Methods in Psychology OR PSY461 Advanced Research Methods in Psychology with Charles Sturt University or the equivalent from an APAC accredited program.
Consistent with the new APAC standards, progression from the first year of this program (fourth year of study in Psychology) to the second year (fifth year) in this course is not automatic. Students will have to meet the progression requirements (e.g., the minimum academic requirements of the first year, Personal Suitability). This is because students who enter the 5th year must meet the criteria for Provisional Registration as a Psychologist. Students who do not meet the progression requirements will exit the program and graduate with the Advanced Graduate Diploma of Psychological Practice.
Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.
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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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