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<p>The Master of Professional Psychology consists of coursework (including a major case study) and practical placement. The program develops specialised knowledge and skills for the professional practice of psychology including ethical and legal practice assessment and interventions across the lifespan. The structure provides for the application of learning experiences across these areas. Practicum experiences throughout the program facilitate the practical application of knowledge and develop core skills for psychological practice. Practical training is provided at FedUni Community Psychology Services and external agencies. You will be required to undertake at least 300 hours of practicum experience.</p>
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Course overview
<p>The Master of Professional Psychology consists of coursework (including a major case study) and practical placement. The program develops specialised knowledge and skills for the professional practice of psychology including ethical and legal practice assessment and interventions across the lifespan. The structure provides for the application of learning experiences across these areas. Practicum experiences throughout the program facilitate the practical application of knowledge and develop core skills for psychological practice. Practical training is provided at FedUni Community Psychology Services and external agencies. You will be required to undertake at least 300 hours of practicum experience.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Psychology
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Study load:
Full time<br />Part time
Credit points:
120
AQF level:
9 - Masters Degree
Duration (in full time equivalent):
1 year
Domestic students:
<p><strong>Location</strong></p><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p>
Professional accreditation:
<span class="para-no-gaps"><p><p><a href="https://apac.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Australian Psychological Accreditation Council (APAC)</a> </p>(Full) </p></span>
CRICOS code:
115406M
Course coordinator:
<p>Megan Jenkins</p>
Entry requirements
Domestic students
Applicants with higher education study
Academic requirements
<ul><li>Successful completion of a bachelor honours degree at AQF level 8 in a cognate discipline in APAC accredited sequence in psychology with a GPA 5.0 and above or</li><li>Successful completion of a graduate diploma at AQF level 8 in a cognate discipline in APAC accredited sequence in psychology with a GPA 5.0 and above</li></ul><ul><li>Applicants must demonstrate a minimum of credit average in the fourth year of study.</li></ul>
International students
Academic requirements
<p>Applicants are required to have met the minimum academic requirements: </p><ul><li>Successful completion of a recognised bachelor honours degree at AQF level 8 in a cognate discipline in APAC accredited sequence in psychology with a GPA 5.0 and above, or equivalent ; of</li><li>Successful completion of a recognised graduate diploma at AQF level 8 in a cognate discipline in APAC accredited sequence in psychology with a GPA 5.0 and above, or equivalent</li></ul><ul></ul>
English language requirements
Overall Academic IELTS band score of 7.0, with no band less than 7.0, or equivalent.
Additional requirements
Supplementary admission requirements
<p>Applicants are requested to provide supplementary information to support their application as listed below.</p><br /><p class="bold-heading3">Interview</p> <p>An in-person or online meeting with one or more course representative to discuss your suitability for the course.</p> <br /><p class="bold-heading3">Referee Report</p> <p>A document provided by a designated referee that provides an assessment of your skills, knowledge, and experience relevant to the course being applied for.</p> <br /><p class="bold-heading3">Supplementary Form</p> <p>A form used to collect additional application material that cannot be captured as part of the standard application process.</p>
Requirements
<p>Students are required to complete these requirements as part of the enrolment or graduation requisites.</p>
Essential requirements prior to enrolment
<p class="bold-heading3">Working with Children Check</p> You’ll need to hold a valid Working with Children Check before starting professional placements in this course.<br /><p class="bold-heading3">Police Check</p> You’ll be required to hold a valid National Police Check for professional placements as part of this course.<br /><p class="bold-heading3">Immunisation</p> You’ll be expected to provide evidence of your current immunisation status prior to clinical placement.
Essential requirements prior to graduation
<p class="bold-heading3">Inherent Requirements</p> Inherent requirements refer to the fundamental attributes, skills and abilities that you must be able to achieve in order to demonstrate the essential learning outcomes of the degree you are studying.
Course learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, graduates will be able to:
Course learning outcomes
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<p>Demonstrate advanced knowledge of psychological concepts, constructs, theories, diagnostic taxonomies, models of assessment, and models of intervention to inform safe and effective practice.</p>
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<p>Describe and apply the parameters underpinning professional competence as a psychologist.</p>
<p>3</p>
<p>Implement advanced oral and written communication skills for effective, respectful and collaborative psychological practice in a range of practice settings and interdisciplinary contexts. </p>
<p>4</p>
<p>Engage responsibly, sensitively, collaboratively, and reflexively with individuals from diverse cultural, historical, political, and social backgrounds, including First Nations Peoples, to ensure safe and ethical psychological practice.</p>
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<p>Demonstrate adherence to professional and ethical frameworks in psychological services and delivery.</p>
<p>6</p>
<p>Select and implement evidence-based and culturally safe psychological assessment strategies, diagnostic processes, and interventions to meet the needs of a diverse clientele across the lifespan and in a range of practice settings and interdisciplinary contexts.</p>
Placement
Placement information
<p>This course requires students to complete 315 hours as part of the placement requirements.</p>
Credit, pathways, and recognition of prior learning
Recognition of prior learning
Recognition of prior learning
<p>This course recognises relevant non-formal and informal prior learning and experiences, as long as you meet the admission eligibility rules and procedures, and any RPL unit exclusions.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Psychology
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Study load:
Full time<br />Part time
Credit points:
120
AQF level:
9 - Masters Degree
Duration (in full time equivalent):
1 year
Domestic students:
<p><strong>Location</strong></p><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p>
Professional accreditation:
<span class="para-no-gaps"><p><p><a href="https://apac.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Australian Psychological Accreditation Council (APAC)</a> </p>(Full) </p></span>
CRICOS code:
115406M
Course coordinator:
<p>Megan Jenkins</p>
Disclaimer
<em>Information in the Federation Handbook is correct at the time of publication. The University reserves the right to alter any course, unit, procedure or fee.</em>
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