Master of Psychology (Professional)

Master of Psychology (Professional) is a good fit for students who want to build capability in Evidence-based practice; ethics and assessment; empirical research skills and design; professional psychology core skills. The strongest current official evidence in this research links the field to behaviour support practitioner; mental health clinician; provisionally registered psychologist; pathway toward general registration.

Qualification level
Master
Field
Health Sciences
Typical duration
1 year full-time
Study destinations
4
Partner offerings
12

Course overview

Why study Master of Psychology (Professional)?

  • Evidence-based practice
  • Ethics and assessment
  • Empirical research skills and design
  • Professional psychology core skills.

The strongest current official evidence in this research links the field to behaviour support practitioner; mental health clinician; provisionally registered psychologist; pathway toward general registration.

Career direction

Where could this course take you?

Roles this qualification is mapped to across current Grace partner evidence.

  • Behaviour support practitioner
  • Mental health clinician
  • Provisionally registered psychologist
  • Pathway toward general registration

Professional eligibility depends on the provider’s award, accreditation, placement requirements and destination rules.

Grace partner network

Where can you study Master of Psychology (Professional)?

Choose a destination to see the Grace partner options recorded for this course.

Study in Australia

Grace partners offering this course

3 Grace partner options currently shown.

Explore Australia

ACAP University College

Master of Professional Psychology

Campus
Sydney
Duration
1 year full-time
Intakes
8 Feb 2027 (applications close 9 Oct 2026)
International tuition
A$56,846 (current page checked 2026-10-05)
Provider registration
01328A

University of Tasmania

Master of Psychology (Professional)

Campus
Hobart
Duration
-
Intakes
-
International tuition
-
Provider registration
00586B

University of the Sunshine Coast

Master of Psychology (Professional)

Campus
Sunshine Coast
Duration
-
Intakes
-
International tuition
-
Provider registration
01595D

Destination context

Why study M Psych in Australia?

Broad university/VET choice, many applied and professionally accredited programmes, and multiple city/campus options.

Evidence-based practice; ethics and assessment; empirical research skills and design; professional psychology core skills

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Eligibility

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

Requirements vary by institution and by the official award shown above. Grace will check your prior study against the provider’s current published criteria.

English language requirements

English scores and accepted tests vary by provider. No single institution’s requirement is presented as applying to every option.

Plan in AUD

What could it cost?

University / course costs

Tuition appears on each provider card where it was recorded. Deposits and institutional fees are omitted unless evidenced.

Destination costs

Student visa (subclass 500)
A$2,500
Official financial capacity reference
A$29,710

12-month student living-cost financial capacity. This is not presented as money that will necessarily be spent. OSHC required; price varies by insurer/cover

Timing

Intakes and when to apply

Provider deadline varies. Visa application needs the study documentation/CoE; confirm current processing guidance before lodgement.

Provider-specific intake information is shown on offering cards only where it was recorded. Speak with Grace before planning around an intake.

Student questions

Frequently asked
questions.

What is Master of Psychology (Professional)?
Master of Psychology (Professional) is a good fit for students who want to build capability in Evidence-based practice; ethics and assessment; empirical research skills and design; professional psychology core skills. The strongest current official evidence in this research links the field to behaviour support practitioner; mental health clinician; provisionally registered psychologist; pathway toward general registration.
What will I learn?
Evidence-based practice; ethics and assessment; empirical research skills and design; professional psychology core skills
What careers can this course support?
Behaviour support practitioner; mental health clinician; provisionally registered psychologist; pathway toward general registration Outcomes depend on the provider award, accreditation and local professional rules.
How long does the course take?
Verified examples include: 1 year full-time. Check the provider offering for the applicable duration.
When should I apply?
Use the exact provider intake/deadline where published; then apply the destination visa/study-permit timing rules in the Destination Rules sheet.
Which Grace partners offer this course?
12 current Grace partner offerings are mapped across 4 destinations.

Source transparency

Course information reviewed by Grace International

Information last verified: October 2026. Fees, intakes and government requirements can change; follow official source links shown beside volatile facts.

1 verified intake pattern is represented in current provider evidence.

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