Course overview
This postgraduate degree represents advanced professional training in psychology.
The one-year course will equip you with education and training in the professional practice of psychology. It is designed to integrate coursework, research and placement components with an emphasis on experiential learning.
You will be provided with a rewarding and relevant learning experience throughout the course. Linkages are made specifically for you to develop a detailed understanding of the relationships between psychological theory, the scientific evidence base for these theories, and the clinical applications of both theory and research.
The skills you develop will enable you to operate from a scientist practitioner perspective, with well-developed knowledge of psychometric measurement, case formulation, treatment planning and intervention strategies.
This course is ideal if you’re interested in continuing your education in psychology with an enhanced understanding of psychological theory, evidence and clinical applications. You’ll be prepared for a variety of employment opportunities in counselling and mental health services, in both government and non-government settings.
Note that the application deadline for this course is earlier than for most postgraduate courses.
This can be a physically and mentally challenging course. Please familiarise yourself with the inherent requirements before applying.
Career outcomes
This course provides the skills and knowledge for a variety of employment opportunities in counselling and mental health services, in both government and non-government settings.
Graduates who have completed their National Psychology Examination are eligible to apply for registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
Professional accreditation and recognition
This course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Council (APAC). Graduates are eligible to apply for registration as a psychologist within Australia.
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Entry requirements
To be eligible to study this course, you need:
- a four-year undergraduate psychology degree that is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council, such as Curtin’s Bachelor of Psychology
- a psychology qualification from an overseas education institution that has been assessed as comparable by the Australian Psychological Society (APS).
Entry is competitive and shortlisted candidates will be interviewed. You must also be eligible for registration with the Psychology Board of Australia as a provisional psychologist.
The Master of Psychology (Professional) is a one-year full-time course; however, a limited number of students may be offered the option of part-time enrolment on the basis of equity considerations.
This can be a physically and mentally challenging course. Please familiarise yourself with the inherent requirements for this course before applying. Reasonable adjustments can be made for students with disability.
Ranking and selection process
- Applicants will be ranked and selected based on published entry requirements and entire academic record.
- Applicants must provide all required documents and be assessed as eligible to be included in the ranking for an offer.
- Meeting the minimum entry requirements and course specific prerequisites, does not guarantee selection.
- In the event the course reaches capacity the University reserves the right not to proceed with subsequent offer rounds.
Identified Places in Master of Psychology Programs for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Applicants
Curtin University is committed to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student participation in psychology. The Master of Psychology (Professional) program reserves identified places for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants. To be considered for one of these places, applicants simply need to indicate in their application that they are Aboriginal and/or a Torres Strait Islander.
Contact
Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Trevor Mazzucchelli
Email: trevor.mazzucchelli@curtin.edu.au
Course-specific requirements
You’ll also need to meet any specific requirements to be eligible to apply for this course.
Study credit and support
You may be able to receive credit for recognised learning (CRL) from past study or professional experience, which could reduce the time it takes to finish your course.
Find specific details about CRL for this course on the Handbook.
Additional information
Application Requirements
Please refer to our application requirements before applying for this Curtin course.
Notes about this course
Make sure you check the course notes for any other important information.
Fees
2026 Domestic indicative fees
Commonwealth-supported first-year fee
$17,400*
Domestic fee-paying first-year fee
$40,818*
Important information about fees
- *Fees are indicative only
- First year fees are based on a first-year full-time study load of 200 credit points. Your fees will vary depending on the units you choose.
- This indicative fee does not include other fees like administrative and incidental fees (such as lab coats or art supplies) or the cost of your textbooks. Visit other fees and charges for more information.
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Your application pathway
To apply for this course, you’ll apply directly to Curtin via our online applications portal.
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| Intake | Applications open | Applications close |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1, 2026 | 21 Apr 2025 | Applications now closed |
| Semester 1, 2027 | Applications now open | 3 Sep 2026 |
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