Master of Professional Psychology

School of Arts & Sciences

The Master of Professional Psychology (MPP) at The University of Notre Dame Australia is a one-year full time program that offers psychology graduates a 5th year of study as an essential step towards accreditation as a general psychologist. This program is an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited Level 3 program of study. The program focuses on the integration of theory and professional practice and allows students to develop the advanced knowledge, skills, capabilities and attributes required for the safe and ethical practice of psychology.

Through a combination of coursework, research and supervised placements, this program will enable you to develop advanced knowledge and skills in psychological assessment, intervention, research and practice. With an emphasis on the integration of science practice with critical thinking, ethics and the consideration of cultural diversity, this program prepares you for professional practice in psychology based on quality client care and psychological services focused on the whole human person.

First semester of study

• PSYC5002 Ethics, Practice and Counselling Skills
• PSYC5007 Psychological Assessment
• PSYC5008 Psychological Interventions
• PSYC5004 Professional Psychology Placement A

Second semester of study

• PSYC5005 Professional Psychology Placement B
• PSYC5006 Professional Psychology Research Project (project)
• Elective options (select 2)*:
  • PSYC5001 Educational and Developmental Psychology
  • PSYC5000 Clinical Psychology
  • PSYC5003 Organisational Psychology
  • PHIL6210 Philosophy and the human person**

  * University of Notre Dame students, who has previously completed the University Core Curriculum in undergrad and/or Honours, can choose two electives

  ** Students entering the program from other universities will need to complete PHIL6210 as the University of Notre Dame core and choose one elective

Full details of the program requirements are contained in the in Program Requirements.

Please note: the availability of these courses is indicative only and may be subject to change.