1. Undergraduate degree
To become a registered psychologist, you first need to complete an APAC accredited undergraduate degree with a major in psychology. What you do next depends on the kind of psychologist you want to be:
- To register as a general psychologist, you can apply for the Master of Professional Psychology once you’ve finished a three-year psychology major.
- To specialise in clinical psychology or clinical neuropsychology, you also need to complete a fourth-year Honours specialisation in psychology before you apply for a Master of Psychology.
2. Graduate degree
All our graduate psychology courses require applicants to have completed their previous psychology study within the last 10 years. In order to be considered for entry, applicants must also:
- Satisfy English language requirements
- Provide a personal statement of 500 words
- Provide two referee reports
- Attend a selection interview (if shortlisted)
Master of Professional Psychology
Applicants must have completed a three-year undergraduate sequence in psychology, with a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 75% across second- and third-year psychology subjects. When you graduate, you can do a one-year internship and sit the National Psychology Exam, which leads to registration as a general psychologist.
Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology)
Applicants must have completed a four-year sequence in psychology, including Honours. You’ll need a WAM of at least 75% in both your undergraduate degree and your Honours year. Graduates are eligible for general registration and can go on to the registrar program in clinical psychology.
Master of Psychology (Clinical Neuropsychology)
Applicants must have completed a four-year sequence in psychology, including Honours. You’ll need a WAM of at least 75% in both your undergraduate degree and your Honours year. Graduates are eligible for general registration and can go on to the registrar program in clinical neuropsychology.
