12 monthsProgramme duration
02 Feb, 2026Application Deadline
Feb, JunStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Psychology
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Online
Designed to meet the requirements of the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) for a generalist fifth year in psychology, after you graduate from La Trobe's accredited Master of Professional Psychology you'll be eligible to undertake a one-year internship. After you successfully complete this supervised internship, you'll be eligible to register for full registration as a general psychologist.
Gain essential tools that you'll use every day, such as counselling, psychological assessment, assessment, formulation, and creating and implementing treatment plans. You'll learn the latest best practice from experienced academic staff, as all your teachers have a wealth of recent clinical experience and have worked in a variety of settings such as public health, perinatal mental health, private practice, neuropsychological services and others.
You'll benefit from both online and in-person learning. This flexible and accessible course includes just two weeks of intensive face-to-face classes at our Bendigo Campus in the first semester, so you can be based anywhere in Australia. Created to increase accessibility and equity, this course is designed to support you continuing your postgraduate study no matter where you live in Australia.
Get real-world skills working alongside industry professionals with our practice-based curriculum. You'll gain clinical skills via simulation and role play in your first semester and an in-person placement in your second semester (located in your home state). Take advantage of La Trobe's connections to hospitals, clinics and community health organisations around Australia when you work directly with patients in your second semester.
You'll graduate confident, experienced and ready to take your psychology career to the next level.
You'll learn:
- Cognitive behavioural therapy
Learn about cognitive and behavioural models of psychological disorders. Develop the skills to apply cognitive behavioural therapy, such as assessment, case formulation and treatment planning.
- Case reviews and discussion
Observe cases and develop your practical skills through online seminars and discussion.
- Psychological assessment
Learn the concepts and techniques central to the assessment process. Understand psychometric theory and gain hands-on experience of assessment interviewing.
- Professional placement
Get hands-on experience when you complete a placement as a probationary psychologist in a relevant mental health environment, located in your home state.
- Research in clinical practice
Learn to source, evaluate and apply research findings to develop effective treatment plans for clients.
*Please be aware that this course includes mandatory in-person placement requirements. Students are expected to complete these placements in Australia.
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9 - Masters Degree.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Psychology
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Online
Designed to meet the requirements of the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) for a generalist fifth year in psychology, after you graduate from La Trobe's accredited Master of Professional Psychology you'll be eligible to undertake a one-year internship. After you successfully complete this supervised internship, you'll be eligible to register for full registration as a general psychologist.
Gain essential tools that you'll use every day, such as counselling, psychological assessment, assessment, formulation, and creating and implementing treatment plans. You'll learn the latest best practice from experienced academic staff, as all your teachers have a wealth of recent clinical experience and have worked in a variety of settings such as public health, perinatal mental health, private practice, neuropsychological services and others.
You'll benefit from both online and in-person learning. This flexible and accessible course includes just two weeks of intensive face-to-face classes at our Bendigo Campus in the first semester, so you can be based anywhere in Australia. Created to increase accessibility and equity, this course is designed to support you continuing your postgraduate study no matter where you live in Australia.
Get real-world skills working alongside industry professionals with our practice-based curriculum. You'll gain clinical skills via simulation and role play in your first semester and an in-person placement in your second semester (located in your home state). Take advantage of La Trobe's connections to hospitals, clinics and community health organisations around Australia when you work directly with patients in your second semester.
You'll graduate confident, experienced and ready to take your psychology career to the next level.
You'll learn:
- Cognitive behavioural therapy
Learn about cognitive and behavioural models of psychological disorders. Develop the skills to apply cognitive behavioural therapy, such as assessment, case formulation and treatment planning.
- Case reviews and discussion
Observe cases and develop your practical skills through online seminars and discussion.
- Psychological assessment
Learn the concepts and techniques central to the assessment process. Understand psychometric theory and gain hands-on experience of assessment interviewing.
- Professional placement
Get hands-on experience when you complete a placement as a probationary psychologist in a relevant mental health environment, located in your home state.
- Research in clinical practice
Learn to source, evaluate and apply research findings to develop effective treatment plans for clients.
*Please be aware that this course includes mandatory in-person placement requirements. Students are expected to complete these placements in Australia.
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9 - Masters Degree.
Admission Requirements
Prerequisites
An APAC-accredited four-year Bachelor degree in Psychology with Honours grade of at least a WAM of 70 or equivalent.
Tuition fees
Domestic
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