Master of Professional Psychology
The Master of Professional Psychology is an APAC-accredited Level 3 (Professional Competencies) program designed to prepare students for the sixth year internship required for general registration as a psychologist.
ENTRY
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Meet criteria as a domestic student
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Hold a recognised APAC-accredited four-year psychology sequence with a WAM of a Credit
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Be eligible for provisional registration with PsyBA
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Meet extra requirements: police check, WWC check, immunisation, insurance
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Provide APS equivalence if qualifications are from overseas
LOCATION: Melbourne (Ivanhoe, Kew, Bundoora) & Sydney learning hubs; live online available for students outside metro areas (with quotas)
DURATION: 1 year full time or part-time equivalent
2026 FEES: $34,400 total – FEE-HELP available to eligible students
Course Overview
The Master of Professional Psychology is an APAC accredited Level 3 (Professional Competencies) course designed to prepare students for the 6th Year internship.
The course is comprised of synchronous live workshops, practicum and an independent research project. Students in metropolitan Melbourne and Sydney can attend in person workshops in one of our bespoke learning centers.
Our work-integrated learning hubs hosts students’ practicum in our affiliated ISN Clinics located in Ivanhoe, Kew, Bundoora and Sydney. Students outside these areas may attend live online workshops and complete practicum via telehealth (may be subject to quotas).
There is also an opportunity for eligible students to articulate into the Master of Psychology (Clinical), Master of Psychology (Sport & Exercise) or Doctor of Psychology (Sport, Exercise and Clinical) program upon completion of the first semester
Course Structure
The Master of Professional Psychology is a one-year full-time program (or part-time equivalent) delivered across two 12-week semesters, with practicum extending beyond standard timelines. The course combines skills-based workshops, practicum experience through ISN’s Work Integrated Learning hubs, and an independent research project. Students participate in fortnightly applied-skills workshops and complete regular engagement tasks plus two assessment tasks per unit. All assessments must be passed to progress. Most 10-credit point units require around six hours of weekly self-study in addition to workshop attendance, while practicum requires two days per week on placement. Flexible part-time and personalised study plans are available.
Delivery:
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Hybrid Learning: On-Campus or Live Online
Our Master of Professional Psychology is designed to fit your life with in person (Ivanhoe) and live synchronous participation with recorded lecture material available. -
Practicum: in-person at ISN Clinics or via telehealth (for non-metro students, subject to quotas)
Duration:
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Full-time: 1 year (2 semesters, 12 weeks each)
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Part-time equivalent available
Credit Points: 100 total
Course Structure, Fees and further information are indicated in the course handbook linked below:
Entry Requirements
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​To apply for a position in the Master of Professional Psychology, prospective students must demonstrate that they:
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Domestic students only (Australian citizens or Permanent Residents)
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Completed an APAC-accredited four-year psychology sequence (or overseas equivalent deemed by APS) with a minimum WAM of a Credit.
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Eligible for registration as a provisional psychologist with PsyBA (may require additional English standards; see psychologycouncil.org.au)
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​Additional requirements: police check, Working With Children Check, immunisation evidence, and professional indemnity insurance
*Applicants with international qualifications must provide APS equivalence assessment
Applications must include:
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A completed application form
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Original documentation outlining student achievements, past tertiary education results, and
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Additional documents when applying under educational disadvantage grounds (see section
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Personal statement and CV containing employment or volunteer history in related areas
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Referee Reports to be made available by the HODSPA portal
Fees
2026 Tuition Fees Course Total:
Tuition Fees: AUD $34,400*
ISN Psychology is a FEE HELP approved provider. Tuiton fees are payable upfront or through FEE HELP for eligible students.
Learn more about fees and financial assistance here.
*NOTE: All tuition fees are subject to annual increases. Year on year fee increases will be indicated on this website each year prior to the start of the year in line with year on year Educational Consumer Price Index rises.
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Career
This course prepares graduates for the 5+1 pathway:
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Year 5 = Master of Professional Psychology
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Year 6 = PsyBA internship (supervised practice) + National Psychology Exam
Pathways include:
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Clinical practice (after internship)
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Roles in counselling, health services, HR, education, and applied psychology settings
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Potential articulation into Master or Doctor of Psychology programs for eligible students
