D6008 Master of Professional Psychology
Faculty of Education
Master of Professional Psychology (D6008) is a 1 years full-time, 48-credit-point, master's degree (coursework) course from the Faculty of Education, taught at Clayton. Map your units semester by semester with the MonMap planner.
- Credit points
- 48
- Duration
- 1 years full time
- 2 years part time
- Campus
- Clayton
- On campus
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Overview
This course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) as a generalist fifth year of study and prepares selected psychology graduates in advanced psychotherapeutic and assessment skills required for general registration as a psychologist. On completion of the course, you will have acquired the necessary skills and knowledge to prepare for a final year of supervised practice in the field for general registration under the '5 + 1 internship model' for registration.
The course will develop you as an independent professional with a commitment to applying the theoretical, research, assessment and therapeutic skills involved in psychology. It will develop your ability to think critically and analytically about the processes involved in psychology. Guided by sound ethical principles, your competencies develop through your collaborative participation in coursework, workshops and professional experience activities under the supervision of experienced practitioners.
Course structure
Part A. Applied academic studies in psychology36 credit points
- EDF5561Clinical case formulationNo reviews yet6 cp
- EDF5562Ethics for professional practiceNo reviews yet6 cp
- EDF5563Cognitive assessmentNo reviews yet6 cp
- EDF5564Research applications for practitionersNo reviews yet6 cp
- EDF5565Psychopathology and personalityNo reviews yet6 cp
- EDF5566Evidence-based interventions: Cognitive behaviour therapiesNo reviews yet6 cp
Part B. Professional experience in psychology12 credit points
The handbook's description of this structure
The course is structured in two parts, Part A. Applied academic studies in psychology and Part B. Professional experience in psychology.
Part A. Applied academic studies in psychology (36 points)
These studies will advance your knowledge and skill development for psychology practice. Guided by sound ethical principles, and through collaborative participation in coursework lectures and workshops, you will develop both expert knowledge of psychology across the lifespan and advance your critical thinking skills for professional practice.
Part B. Professional experience in psychology (12 points)
This part of the course involves 300 hours of professional experience where you have the opportunity to learn about what is involved in practising as a psychologist and develop foundational skills for practice under supervision. This supervised professional experience will occur primarily through activities undertaken within coursework units and the outreach program of the faculty's clinic. Some off-campus professional experience activities may also be undertaken.
The course progression map provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.
Course requirements
The course comprises 48 points of study, structured into two parts, Part A. Applied academic studies in psychology and Part B. Professional experience in psychology. The latter includes 300 hours of supervised professional experience activities. Attendance is mandatory for the professional experience component within each unit.
You must successfully maintain and complete a practice log and competency journal as part of their course requirements. Both must be submitted to be eligible for course completion.
The course comprises 48 points of study, structured into two parts, Part A. Applied academic studies in psychology and Part B. Professional experience in psychology. The latter includes 300 hours of supervised professional experience activities. Attendance is mandatory for the professional experience component within each unit.
You must successfully maintain and complete a practice log and competency journal as part of their course requirements. Both must be submitted to be eligible for course completion.
Units are 6 credit points unless otherwise stated.
Part A. Applied academic studies in psychology (36 points)
You must complete:
- EDF5561 Clinical case formulation
- EDF5562 Ethics for professional practice
- EDF5563 Cognitive assessment
- EDF5564 Research applications for practitioners
- EDF5565 Psychopathology and personality
- EDF5566 Evidence-based interventions: cognitive-behaviour therapies
Part B. Professional experience in psychology (12 points)
You must complete:
- EDF5567 Contemporary psychological practice
- EDF5568 Professional experience in psychology
Learning outcomes
These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework and Monash Graduate Attributes.
Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:
- 1
administer and interpret a comprehensive range of psychological tests and assessments
- 2
plan, implement and evaluate a range of evidence-based interventions with diverse groups across the lifespan
- 3
use interviewing skills and evidence-based principles to develop psychotherapeutic relationships with a wide range of clients from diverse groups and with various presenting issues
- 4
communicate and collaborate with other mental health and allied health professionals in a range of organisational contexts
- 5
practice ethically and professionally in a variety of settings.
Entry requirements
English language
Above Monash Minimum: Level D, that is: IELTS: 7.0 overall (no band lower than 7.0); or TOEFL –Paper based test: 587 with a TWE of 5; TOEFL Internet-based test: score of 98 overall with minimum scores: Writing: 27, Listening: 24, Reading: 24 and Speaking: 23; or Equivalent approved English test
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Professional accreditation
A minimum six-year sequence of education and training in psychology is required for you to become eligible for general registration as a psychologist in Australia. Registration requirements are determined by the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA), consistent with the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme. You can read more about the pathways to registration on the Australian Psychological Society (APS) website.
This course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and meets the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) requirements for a generalist fifth year in psychology.
If you are a successful course applicant, you must apply and obtain provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia before commencing your study and maintain registration throughout your period of enrolment.
If you are a graduate of the course, you will be eligible to undertake a Psychology Board of Australia approved one-year internship in a setting of your choice.
The Psychology Board of Australia requires applicants for general registration who have completed the 5+1 internship pathway to sit the national psychology examination.
On successful completion of a Psychology Board of Australia approved one-year internship and successful completion of the national psychology examination, as a graduate, you will be eligible for full membership of the Australian Psychological Society.
Other information
This course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) as a generalist fifth year of study and prepares selected psychology graduates in advanced psychotherapeutic and assessment skills required for general registration as a psychologist. On completion of the course, you will have acquired the necessary skills and knowledge to prepare for a final year of supervised practice in the field for general registration under the '5 + 1 internship model' for registration.
The course will develop you as an independent professional with a commitment to applying the theoretical, research, assessment and therapeutic skills involved in psychology. It will develop your ability to think critically and analytically about the processes involved in psychology. Guided by sound ethical principles, your competencies develop through your collaborative participation in coursework, workshops and professional experience activities under the supervision of experienced practitioners.
Common questions
How long is Master of Professional Psychology?
1 years full time, 48 credit points. At 24 credit points a semester, that is 2 semesters of full-time study.
Where can I study Master of Professional Psychology?
At Clayton.
How do I plan my Master of Professional Psychology units?
Open the course in the MonMap planner. It lays out your semesters, checks prerequisites as you drag units in, and tracks the credit points each requirement still needs.