- 1 year (or part-time equivalent)
- Ipswich
- External
- Jan
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- AUD 16,992
- (Indicative annual fee)
Overview
- Take the next step to becoming a registered psychologist with UniSQ’s Master of Professional Psychology. If you’ve already completed a four-year psychology degree and want to achieve general registration, this qualification, plus one year of full-time supervised will qualify you for a career as a psychologist.
- Be prepared to provide psychological assessment and intervention strategies in a variety of different settings.
- Develop high-level research skills, enabling you to apply research knowledge effectively while also developing advanced technical and communication skills for interpreting and presenting information in multiple formats.
- Gain valuable experience under the supervision of Counsellors or Clinical Psychologist during your internship at the UniSQ Psychology and Counselling clinics based in Toowoomba or Ipswich.
Connections and professional relationships
The experience I had at UniSQ, and the connections and professional relationships I made there, really spring-boarded me into this career. The teaching team made themselves so accessible to us; I would definitely say that’s a big advantage of studying here.
John - Psychology
Career outcomes
As a graduate, you will be able to find employment as a general psychologist in a variety of settings including:
- welfare
- child protection
- juvenile justice and community correction
- sport and exercise
- private clinics
- hospitals
- mental health clinics
- schools and education providers.
Professional accreditation
The Master of Professional Psychology has received accreditation with conditions from the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) as a fifth-year program in psychology.
Upon completion of your Master of Professional Psychology degree and a further one year of full-time supervised practice, you will be able to apply for general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia. Graduates will also be able to apply for full membership with the Australian Psychological Society after a period of supervised practice.
What you'll study
To graduate from the Master of Professional Psychology, you must successfully complete 8 units of study.
Degree structure
A postgraduate university degree typically comprises of advanced coursework and research opportunities, allowing you to deepen your expertise in a specific field while building upon foundational knowledge.
Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for detailed recommended enrolment patterns and course availability.
You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previous studies or relevant work experience. This could reduce the number of courses you need to study to complete your degree.
Degree requirements
- For the Ipswich offering, all coursework courses will consist of mandatory mid-week workshops on campus at Ipswich campus. Students are required to complete an internship at the UniSQ Ipswich Psychology and Counselling clinic for a minimum of three days per week for 12 weeks.
- The External offering consists of a combination of mandatory residential schools on-campus at UniSQ Toowoomba and online workshops. Students enrolled in the external mode are also required to complete an internship at the Toowoomba Psychology and Counselling clinic for a minimum of three days per week for 12 weeks.
Throughout the practicum courses, you are required to accrue a minimum of 600 hours of practical experience with an additional minimum of 68 hours of supervision from a registered psychologist who is a board-approved supervisor with the Psychology Board of Australia.
All students must be able to meet the physical and other professional requirements of professional practice within this degree.
Other study options
Graduates seeking to specialise as a clinical psychologist can apply to articulate into the Master of Clinical Psychology.
Entry requirements
There are many ways to be considered for entry into a UniSQ degree based on your education, work experience and relevant personal attributes. You need to satisfy the following requirements to be considered for entry into this postgraduate degree.
- Completed an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)-accredited four-year bachelor degree (Honours AQF Level 8).
- Hold, or be eligible for, immediate Provisional Registration or General Registration from the Psychology Board of Australia.
- Provide two satisfactory referee reports (see note) and a report to address the selection criteria (PDF 83KB) indicating your abilities to successfully undertake the professional and research components of the program.
- Provide a CV of your work and study history.
- Provide an academic transcript demonstrating strong academic performance.
- Be assessed in a face-to-face interview with a panel of school staff.
Note: The Australian Psychology Postgraduate Reference Request system is the same across all Australian universities. To be able to use the system, you will need to have an active membership. The membership allows you access the service during the application period and will expire in June each year. The subscription is $AUD55 (from 2026).
You'll need to meet the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires:
- IELTS (Academic) - Minimum overall score of 7.0 and a minimum score of 7.0 in each of the four components - listening, reading, writing, and speaking.
Alternative English language proficiency tests may also be accepted.
During your study
While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet these requirements throughout your studies.
All students need to provide the following documents prior to commencing clinical placements:
- Blue Card or Working with Children Check
- Psychology Board of Australia registration
Plus evidence of the following immunisations:
- Hepatitis B immunisation
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Pertussis, and Varicella immunisation
- Tuberculosis risk assessment and Influenza immunisation.
Entry pathways
There is more than one way to get into university, and if you're not sure about your entry options get in touch to discuss.
Fees and scholarships
- This estimated 2025 annual fee is based on the current average rate for your first year of study (8 units per year) and does not include cost of materials such as textbooks, additional costs or the Student Services and Amenities fee.
- This is an indicative guide only and your fees will vary depending on the courses you select, with the actual rates calculated at enrolment.
- We review our fees annually and they may increase each year.
- Further details are available on the Fees website.
Additional costs
You may be required to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee as part of your degree cost.
This degree includes an on-campus residential school component that involves travel, accommodation, and meal expenses.
Placement courses may incur some additional costs, including uniform and equipment, transport to and from venues and, in some instances, living expenses, particularly for placements in rural and remote settings
Payment options
You may not have to pay your course (subject) fees upfront. FEE-HELP is a government loan scheme that allows you to defer payment until your income reaches a certain threshold. Find out if you are eligible for FEE-HELP.
You may also be eligible to receive financial support from Services Australia.
UniSQ Scholarships
We offer scholarships for academic excellence, community leadership, and financial need - you can apply for more than one!
Find out moreHow to apply
Complete your online application directly to UniSQ.
ApplyThe application process for the Block 1 2026 intake is as follows:
| Application process | Date |
|---|---|
| The 2026 Australian Psychology Postgraduate Reference Request system open | Wednesday 9 July 2025 |
| UniSQ applications open for the Block 1 2026 intake | Tuesday 5 August 2025 |
| Applications close | Monday 15 September 2025 |
| Final day to provide referee reports, selection criteria, curriculum vitae, and current academic transcript to be considered for the 2026 intake | Wednesday 8 October 2025 |
| Arrangement of interviews will commence |
from Monday 27 October 2025 |
| Interviews (conducted Monday to Thursday) | from 3 to 12 November 2025 |
| Offers will commence | late November 2025 |
| Block 1 study period start | Monday 19 January 2026 |
We are dedicated to promoting diversity, fairness, and regional growth. We welcome applications from everyone, especially Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and those from regional and rural Australia. Our ranking process ensures fairness by considering various factors, including academic performance. We understand the impact of educational disadvantages and encourage applicants to share their challenges and achievements. Each application is reviewed with a focus on equity, inclusion, and academic excellence.
Preparing to apply
You've made the decision to study at UniSQ - congratulations! Take the next steps:
The entry requirements for your degree will provide you with details regarding the documentation to provide. These may include:
- interviews and selection criteria
- CV/resume or LinkedIn profile
- referee reports.
After you’ve submitted your application, you will be emailed a reference number. You will be notified via email the outcome of your application within 10 business days.
Follow the link in your email from UniSQ or log in to the application portal to accept your offer.
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Frequently asked questions
A Masters of Professional Psychology is a one-year (or part-time equivalent) degree that provides you with the skills and knowledge required to carry our your final year of supervised practice, qualifying you to practice as a psychologist.
The professional psychology masters degree at UniSQ builds on your prior qualification and prepares you to become industry-ready with practical workshops, residential schools and an internship.
After completing your Masters in Professional Psychology and your one year of supervised practice, you will be able to apply for registration with the Psychology Board of Australia and apply for full membership with the Australian Psychological Society.
Learn key psychology principles including ethics, psychological assessment, intervention strategies, adult psychopathology, and child and adolescent psychology.
You will also undertake two practicum courses giving you valuable hands-on work experience and providing you with the opportunity to put theory into practice.
UniSQ offers a number of psychology master degrees to choose from depending on your career prospects and what study path you prefer.
If you are seeking General Registration as a psychologist you can:
- study the Master of Professional Psychology for a year and then continue to complete one more year of supervised practice, or
- study the two-year Master of Clinical Psychology degree and be eligible for registration upon graduation.
If you don’t meet the entry requirements, we may have a pathway option available to you. Get in touch with us and we can find the degree or pathway that’s right for you.
Align your psychology skills with industry led demand at UniSQ:
- Gain valuable hands-on skills and experience during your placements as well as an internship at the UniSQ Psychology and Counselling clinics based in Toowoomba or Ipswich.
- UniSQ’s lecturers are leaders in Psychology and are dedicated to ensuring you have the skills needed to make meaningful impact.
- Our Masters of Professional Psychology is fully accredited by Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) as a fifth-year program in Psychology.
- According to the latest ERA results, UniSQ's research in Psychology is well above world standard.
