Entry Requirements

To enrol in this course, you’ll need to meet one of the following academic requirements. If you’re unsure, a course advisor can help you assess your eligibility.

  • International applicants need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
  • To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites: a.
  • a Bachelor degree with Honours in an accredited Psychology course with a minimum of Honours IIB completed in the last 10 years; OR a Bachelor degree with accredited 4th-year equivalent major study in Psychology (with performance deemed of the same level as Honours IIB) completed in the last 10 years; and b. demonstrated suitability to undertake the course as evidenced by satisfactory: academic referee report; professional referee report; and for short-listed candidates, interview with the selection committee.
  • and c. be eligible for provisional registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia.
  • If the Bachelor degree was completed outside of Australia, applicants must seek an ‘Assessment of Overseas Qualifications’ from the Australian Psychological Society (APS) to confirm that it is equivalent to an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited three-year sequence in psychology. Evidence of this must be submitted with the application.
  • Applicants must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy and require an academic IELTS minimum overall score of 7.0 (with a minimum score of 7.0 in all bands), or an equivalent acceptable test score as outlined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy (see English Language Proficiency).
  • Entry is on a competitive basis. All applicants are ranked in October the year prior to admission before being considered for an offer in early December.
  • IELTS Overall 7, listening min. 7, Reading min. 7, Writing min. 7, Speaking min. 7
  • PTE 65

Career Outcomes

  • Graduates will be well prepared to work with individuals and groups across the lifespan in a variety of settings. our graduates have pursued psychology careers in: disability settings forensic settings hospital settings community settings private settings educational settings

Locations

Study from vibrant campuses that offer access to industry networks, experienced faculty, and support services to help you succeed.

  • Melbourne Campus (St Patrick’s)

    The Mary Glowrey Building 115 Victoria Parade
    Fitzroy - Victoria
    Australia