Our Master of Professional Psychology provides our students with high quality education and training that advances our commitment to serve the needs of our community through the development of future psychologists.
With a postgraduate degree from Western you can elevate your career. Expand your knowledge, develop new networks and enhance your career prospects with us.
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This is a one year fully accredited program by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council. Students who complete this degree will be eligible for provisional psychologist registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), and will be eligible to commence their Internship.
Western has been ranked in the Top 200 universities in the world for Psychology in the 2023 QS World University Rankings by Subject.
The program structure is outlined in our handbook. Here you can view all of the subjects you will be studying.
The Master of Professional Psychology provides you with one year of the two-year registration process for psychologists.
Once you have completed your second year and become fully registered, you’ll be ready to make a real difference to people’s lives in:
Please consult the handbook for more information regarding entry requirements for this course.
You can read more about special requirements here.
**Please note, if this course lists a part-time option, this is not available to International Students on a Student Visa.
Please consult the handbook for more information regarding entry requirements for this course.
You can read more about international academic entry requirements here.
If you are a domestic student, you can apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) application system (an application fee applies).
Domestic students are:
Western Sydney University recognises and rewards students who demonstrate community engagement, outstanding academic ability and superior leadership skills. Donor-funded scholarships are also available, providing support for students based on both academic achievements and equity considerations. There are also scholarships available for specific degrees.
If you are an international student, you can apply for free through our international student application system or through an agent representative.
International students are:
Admission to Western Sydney University is on the basis of meeting minimum academic and English language requirements. For more information about tuition fees and other costs, visit the Fees and Costs page.
When you apply to Western, you’re automatically assessed for a Scholarship, no additional application required! We’re offering multi-year scholarships (for up to 3 years) valued at $6,000 or $3,000 and even 50% off tuition fees. Scholarships are awarded on academic merit.
We've gathered common questions to provide you with quick, clear answers about this program. Whether you're exploring admission requirements, details about the degree or career prospects, you'll find valuable insights here. If you need more information, our support team is ready to assist you on your journey to Western. You can find their details below.
This program is considered highly competitive. The more competitive your results are in your level 2 and 3 psychology subjects and your honours/honours-equivalent, the more competitive you will be for an offer.
Interview offers are usually released at the start of November and further offers may be released in the following weeks.
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If you're uncertain about your study journey, enquire about our program today and gain the confidence to move forward.
Australian students
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International students
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The tuition fees quoted above are the fees for the normal full-time study load of the program (80 credit points) per annum. International students will be subject to a variable fee regime; i.e. enrolled students will be required to pay fees during their program based on the approved fee for each calendar year. Fee changes (if any) will occur at 1 January each calendar year. Students who extend their program past the normal finish date of the program will be required to pay additional fees based on the prevailing fee level. Western Sydney University is a multi-campus institution. The University reserves the right to alter the location of its programs between campuses and other locations as necessary. Students should be aware of the possibility of change of location for the whole or part of programs for which they enrol and should plan for the need to travel between Western Sydney campuses.