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Graduate Coursework

Master of Professional Psychology

  • Course code: MC-PROPSYC
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2 years full time / 4 years part time
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On Campus (Parkville)
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Intake
February
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Entry requirements

Admission criteria

To be considered for entry into this course, you must, within the last 10 years, have completed an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited three-year undergraduate sequence in psychology with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least H2A (75%) (or equivalent).

You must also provide:

  • A personal statement of no more than 500 words, AND
  • Two referee reports (submitted online).
Weighted Average Marks (WAM)

For the Master of Professional Psychology, the entry score is calculated using a weighted average of second year (Level 2) and third year (Level 3) psychology subjects. The average of the third year (Level 3) Psychology subjects are weighted by 2 and the average of the second year (Level 2) Psychology subjects are weighted by 1.

Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.
Where our admission criteria includes a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) and/or specific subject criteria, these are based on University of Melbourne grades and subjects. If you've studied elsewhere, we'll assess your relevant prior studies and equivalent grades. Your final WAM may be adjusted depending on your previous institution's accreditation, subject grading, and pass marks.

You can use our graduate coursework grade conversion eligibility calculator to get an indication of whether you are eligible for this course based on your previous studies and Weighted Average Mark (WAM).

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English language requirements

All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in a number of ways, including recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test. If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:
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  • If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:

    • IELTS

      7.0

      with written 7.0 and no band less than 7.0

      TOEFL

      94+

      with writing 27; speaking 23; reading 24; listening 24

      PEARSON

      65+

      with written communicative skill of 65 and no other communicative skill below 58

      CAMBRIDGE

      N/A

    *Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English Only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE). If a test displays N/A, it means it is not accepted for this course.

About selection

When assessing applications, the Selection Committee will consider your previous studies and academic performance.

The Selection Committee may request additional information to clarify any aspect of an application, according to the University’s Academic Board rules regarding selection instruments.

Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.

In addition to your prior study, the Selection Committee will also consider your personal statement and referee reports. If your application is shortlisted, you will be required to attend an interview which will also inform your suitability for clinical training.

Personal statement

Your 500-word personal statement should outline why you wish to be considered for the course and your relevant skills. While relevant work/volunteer experience is not a course entry requirement, if you have undertaken relevant work/volunteer experience you may wish to include this as part of your personal statement.

Entry score adjustments

Entry score adjustments apply for applicants with results from subjects undertaken at the University of Melbourne in Semester 1, Winter term, and/or Semester 2, 2020.

Additional information

Australian Psychological Accreditation Council (APAC) approval

Applicants who have obtained their qualifications outside of Australia are eligible to apply but must provide confirmation of completion of an Australian Psychological Accreditation Council (APAC) undergraduate sequence in Psychology which can be requested from the Australian Psychological Society (APS), national assessing authority in Australia for the assessment of academic qualifications in psychology.

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:

Graduate Access Melbourne (GAM)

We encourage domestic students to explore eligibility for Graduate Access Melbourne (GAM). GAM offers an opportunity for admission to this course even if your tertiary marks are below the standard entry requirements. GAM applicants may also be considered for financial bursaries and Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) where available.

GAM categories include coming from a rural area, being an Indigenous Australian, experiencing financial hardship or personal difficulties, having refugee status, or living with a disability or medical condition. In assessing applications, we look to balance opportunity and your capacity to succeed.

Advanced Standing

Prior studies may be credited towards your degree and potentially reduce the duration of your course. This is known as Advanced Standing (also known as credit or recognition of prior learning).
For additional, in-depth details on entry requirements and admissions for this course, refer to the University Handbook.
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