Duration
2 years full time / 4 years part time
Mode (Location)
On campus (Parkville)
Intake
March
Key dates
Key dates
Fees
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available
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Entry schemes
Access Melbourne is available
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Entry requirements
Admission criteria
To be considered for entry into this course, you must:
- Have completed an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited four-year undergraduate sequence in psychology within the last 10 years (This is a three-year undergraduate degree with a major in psychology, plus a fourth year honours specialisation in psychology, or equivalent), within which you achieved a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 75% (or University of Melbourne equivalent), AND
- Provide a 500-word personal statement outlining your interest in and skills relevant to this course, AND
- Provide two academic referee reports, submitted online, AND
- If shortlisted, attend an interview.
Where degree levels are referenced, levels align with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Applications are assessed against these standards.
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.
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:
- English language test score requirements
If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:
*Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE); LanguageCert Academic; Michigan English Test. If a test displays N/A, it is not accepted for this course.IELTS
7.0
with writing 7.0; speaking 7.0; reading 7.0; listening 7.0TOEFL
91
with writing 26; speaking 24; reading 22; listening 22PEARSON
72
with writing 75; speaking 76; reading 72; listening 72CAMBRIDGE
178
with writing 193; speaking 194; reading 179; listening 175LANGUAGECERT ACADEMIC
73
with writing 78; speaking 82; reading 71; listening 67MET
62
with writing 74; speaking 59; reading 63; listening 61
About selection
When assessing (and where relevant, ranking) applications, the Selection Committee will consider:
- Prior academic performance
The Selection Committee will consider your academic referee reports. If your application is shortlisted, the Selection Committee will invite you to and assess you on your interview.
The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Selection and Admission Policy.
Meeting the minimum entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.
Additional information
If you have an overseas qualification, 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.
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.
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.