24 monthsProgramme duration
54,096 AUDTuition Fee/year
3Scholarships
FebStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Psychology
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Deepen your knowledge in a chosen area of specialisation and gain the practical training needed for a rewarding career as a fully registered practising psychologist.
Choose your professional pathway based on your career aspirations, and tailor your program with one of 3 specialisations:
- Health psychology - Support individuals and effect change across the population through interventions that address both physical and mental health.
- Counselling psychology - Gain a deep understanding of relationships, grief and family dynamics, and build expertise in supporting clients through life transitions, interpersonal challenges and fostering connection.
- Sport and exercise psychology - Join high-performance sport environments and work with elite athletes and teams to integrate psychology into peak performance and rehabilitation.
You'll complete a range of advanced coursework in your chosen specialisation, an applied psychology research project supervised by highly trained staff, and specialist and generalist placements.
You’ll learn in small, personalised tutorial group settings and undertake 1,000 hours of supervised clinical placements in a diverse range of organisations, including community service, government, hospitals, healthcare providers and private practice.
During this 2-year full-time program, you’ll develop core professional competencies, including skills in counselling, behaviour change and psychological assessment. You'll also understand the ethical issues and professional standards relevant to the practice of psychology.
The program is recognised by the Psychology Board of Australia as providing suitable training towards eligibility for general registration as a psychologist. This program has full accreditation with the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Psychology
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Deepen your knowledge in a chosen area of specialisation and gain the practical training needed for a rewarding career as a fully registered practising psychologist.
Choose your professional pathway based on your career aspirations, and tailor your program with one of 3 specialisations:
- Health psychology - Support individuals and effect change across the population through interventions that address both physical and mental health.
- Counselling psychology - Gain a deep understanding of relationships, grief and family dynamics, and build expertise in supporting clients through life transitions, interpersonal challenges and fostering connection.
- Sport and exercise psychology - Join high-performance sport environments and work with elite athletes and teams to integrate psychology into peak performance and rehabilitation.
You'll complete a range of advanced coursework in your chosen specialisation, an applied psychology research project supervised by highly trained staff, and specialist and generalist placements.
You’ll learn in small, personalised tutorial group settings and undertake 1,000 hours of supervised clinical placements in a diverse range of organisations, including community service, government, hospitals, healthcare providers and private practice.
During this 2-year full-time program, you’ll develop core professional competencies, including skills in counselling, behaviour change and psychological assessment. You'll also understand the ethical issues and professional standards relevant to the practice of psychology.
The program is recognised by the Psychology Board of Australia as providing suitable training towards eligibility for general registration as a psychologist. This program has full accreditation with the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council.
Admission Requirements
To be eligible for entry, you'll need:
- An approved 4-year bachelor degree in psychology (I or IIA honours) or equivalent 4-year APAC-accredited program.
Applicants must be eligible for provisional or if applicable, full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.Applicants with non-Australian degrees must have their qualifications assessed by the APS.
Applicants must also submit (via the Online Application):
- an Additional Application Information Form;
- you must have at least two completed referee reports in the Psychology Reference Portal (see additional information for applicants below);
- relevant academic transcripts, and a CV.
Applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander who meet the minimum entry requirements for this program will be offered an interview. On admission to the program, you will need to provide evidence of your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status.
Tuition fees
Domestic
International
Scholarships
UQ International Excellence Scholarship
Value
25% tuition fee waiver
Deadline
31 Jul 2027
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
The University of Queensland
Scholarships for Sponsors COLFUTURO / ANID / BECAL / PRONABEC
Value
20% tuition fee waiver
Deadline
1 Jun 2027
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
The University of Queensland
Value
20% tuition fee waiver
Deadline
31 Jul 2027
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
The University of Queensland
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