Master of Professional Psychology

Flinders University

Australia, Adelaide

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Flinders University

Australia , Adelaide

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

0100912

Campuses

Bedford Park

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesMarch-2026

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 43,200 / year

Next Intake March-2026

Master of Professional Psychology

About

Overview

Your pathway to registration as a general psychologist.

The Master of Professional Psychology comprises a fifth-year qualification in Psychology training. It provides you with the theoretical knowledge, research skills development, and practical skills required to prepare you for professional practice in a wide variety of setting and with diverse populations.

The degree forms part of a 5+1 pathway to general psychology registration. After completion of the degree, you will be required to undertake a one-year internship via the Psychology Board of Australia before being eligible for general registration as a psychologist.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

Applicants must normally have completed an APAC accredited fourth year of study in the field of Psychology conferred within 10 years of the commencement of the course. Candidates will be chosen based on interview, clinically relevant volunteer and paid work experience, 2nd and 3rd year Psychology topics sequence GPA, Honours year mark, referee reports and publications/grants.

Applicants will be shortlisted for interview based on their Academic record, relevant clinical skills and experience and referee reports. Selection for a place in the course will be based on interview performance and the overall application.

On completion of the course, graduates will be required to complete an approved one year internship of supervised practice to be eligible for general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.

Inherent requirements

English Program Requirements

If you don’t meet our English language entry requirements and need to improve your English language proficiency, you can do so through our approved English Language Instruction Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) providers. This means that you can attend the required English language tuition at approved ELICOS providers and gain direct entry into university without an IELTS or TOEFL test.

Career

Your career

Graduates are eligible to undertake a one-year internship via the Psychology Board of Australia. Following the successful completion of a one-year internship, graduates will be eligible to apply for general registration as a psychologist and be qualified to work in a range of mental health, forensic, education and training and corporate settings. People with existing careers in human services such as nursing, teaching, the public service, social and human resources undertake this course to better understand human behaviour and to add depth to their knowledge and work skills.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 43,200

Application Fee

AUD

How to Apply

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Find an agent

Many students prefer to use an agent to assist them with the application process. We have a wide range of trusted agents who you can contact to help you through the application process.

Students from certain countries must submit their application through a registered Flinders agent.

The full list of countries requiring agent assistance is here.

If there is not an agent in your country, please contact us for further advice.

Apply online

You can apply to study at Flinders University via an authorised agent in your country, or you may submit your application yourself. Refer to Step 4 to see if you need an Education Agent to assist with your application.

If there is not an agent in your country, please contact us for further advice.

Obtain certified documents

All academic documentation submitted to Flinders electronically must be certified. We also require certified copies of passports for applicants from some countries. Original documentation may be submitted by post or in person, but we are unable to guarantee return of these original documents.

Persons authorised to certify documents within Australia include:

a Justice of the Peace (currently registered in Australia)
a barrister or solicitor
a police officer
an employee of Australia Post
a Flinders International staff member
an official Flinders University agent.

Persons authorised to certify documents outside Australia include:

an Australian Embassy official or Australian Consular official
the registrar of the university that issued the transcript or parchment
a Flinders University staff member
an official Flinders University agent
a Notary Public (excluding India and Nepal).

Submit your application and documents

You will need to upload all required documents prior to being able to submit your application so it is important you have these ready.

File types able to be uploaded include PDF, JPEG, TIF and GIF.

If you need assistance completing your application find an agent in your country.

Your application is now complete

Flinders University will send you and/or your agent an email confirming we have received your application.

The email will contain your Flinders University Application Number and you should take special note of this as you will need to quote this in any correspondence while your application is being assessed.