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Psychology at
graduate level
In order to register as a psychologist in
Australia, you must complete the four-
year accredited undergraduate honours
sequence in psychology followed by
at least two years of professionally
accredited training at masters level, or
by two years of supervised practice
with a registered psychologist.
Graduates who already hold an
undergraduate degree in another
subject area who would like to
study psychology can complete the
undergraduate psychology major
through the Graduate Diploma in
Psychology, available full time (one
year) or part time (up to three years).
The Graduate Diploma in Psychology
can lead to the Postgraduate Diploma
in Psychology and to the professionally
accredited Master of Psychology.
Master of Psychology
The Master of Psychology at Melbourne
is a two-year program that provides
graduates with the skills to work as
professional clinical psychologists or
neuropsychologists. Graduates are
eligible for membership of the relevant
College of the Australian Psychological
Society. We also offer a combined
Master of Psychology/PhD program
for students interested in academic
careers as well as professional training.
The combined program is a four-year,
full-time program but is also offered
part time.
Professional recognition
The Australian Psychology Accreditation
Council, the accrediting authority for
psychology courses taught in Australia,
provides professional recognition for
the undergraduate 125-point sequence,
honours/postgraduate diplomas and
graduate degrees. These qualifcations
are well regarded internationally.
Career outcomes
Psychology graduates are equipped
with skills that open up a wide range
of potential career pathways and
opportunities. Graduates who pursue
in-depth training in psychology (an
honours year followed by a professional
or research graduate degree) fnd
employment in a number of specialised
areas such as:
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Clinical psychology
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Community services
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Counselling
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Educational and developmental
psychology
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Forensic psychology
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Neuropsychology
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Organisational psychology
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Sports psychology.
Combined with further professional
training, the skills you gain through
your study of psychology can also
be applied across a range of careers
and professions, including teaching,
marketing, human resources, journalism,
market research and policy development.
Inspired by
passionate teachers
It is very clear from
the depth of information
provided that my lecturers are
passionate about their topics –
and this makes lectures very
easy to engage in. All of my
tutors have also been very
inspiring and helpful.
Next year I plan to continue
my studies in psychology via
honours or the Postgraduate
Diploma.
Nashata Naadya Yoosuf
Bachelor of Arts
Major in Psychology
HOW TO STUDY PSYCHOLOGY – SCHOOL LEAVERS
Become an accredited psychologist in Australia
Step 3:
Master of Psychology
Choose the
Master of Psychology
specialising in Clinical Psychology
or Neuropsychology
OR
The combined
Master of Psychology/PhD
(four years).
Step 2:
Complete honours or a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology
Honours
Complete an additional fourth-year program which can be undertaken
through an Arts or Science honours degree
OR
Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology
A fourth-year program equivalent to honours for students who have
completed a three-year major sequence of psychology studies.
If you did not major in Psychology in your undergraduate degree you must
complete the Graduate Diploma in Psychology (1 year full-time or 3 years
part-time additional study) before undertaking the Postgraduate Diploma.
Step 1:
Choose an undergraduate degree
Complete an accredited major sequence of study in psychology through:
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Bachelor of Arts
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Bachelor of Commerce
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Bachelor of Science.
Or study psychology as part of the breadth component of your
undergraduate degree.