Master of Professional Psychology
The Cairnmillar Institute
Type of institution: Higher Education Institutions
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 03530E
The Master of Professional Psychology (MPP) represents the first year of the ‘5+1’ pathway to general registration as a psychologist. The course prepares selected graduates of an APAC accredited fourth year course in psychology, who are eligible for registration as a provisional psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA), to meet the core capabilities and attributes required to practice.This course is now also available online.
Structure
This program consists of 100 credit points. Students undertake a total of seven units of study consisting of four coursework units (50 credit points), two placement units (37.5 credit points) and one research unit (12.5 credit points).
Subjects
- MPP501 Professional Practice Issues
- MPP502 Foundations in Psychological Assessment & Psychopathology
- MPP560 Practicum & Supervised Placement 1
- MPP503 Advanced Skills in Psychological Assessment & Psychopathology
- MPP504 Psychological Treatment Models
- MPP550 Applied Research for the Practicing Psychologist
- MPP562 Practicum & Supervised Placement 2
Standard entry requirements
- Applicants must have successfully completed an APAC-accredited fourth year course in psychology, obtaining a minimum weighted average mark of 70 overall and be eligible to hold provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
- Applicants must be willing to undertake a Victorian Police Check and Working with Children Check if they are successful.
- International students must provide evidence of meeting certain English language requirements.
Recognition
Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA); Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Hawthorn East | International: $39,118 | No |
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