Course YM9 - Master of Professional Psychology | Federation University Handbook

Course overview

The Master of Professional Psychology consists of coursework (including a major case study) and practical placement. The course 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 315 hours of practicum experience.

Institute / school:

Institute of Health and Wellbeing

Discipline:

Psychology

Study level:

Postgraduate - Coursework

Study load:

Credit points:

120

AQF level:

9 - Masters Degree

Duration (in full time equivalent):

1 year

Domestic students:

International students:

Professional accreditation:

CRICOS code:

115406M

Course coordinator:

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>

Academic requirements

Applicants are required to have met the minimum academic requirements: <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

Supplementary admission requirements

Applicants are requested to provide supplementary information to support their application as listed below. Interview An in-person or online meeting with one or more course representative to discuss your suitability for the course. <ul><li>Students are required to complete an interview as part of the assessment of suitability for the profession of psychology</li></ul> Referee Report A document provided by a designated referee that provides an assessment of your skills, knowledge, and experience relevant to the course being applied for. <ul><li>Students are required to provide a minimum of one academic and one professional referee report to be submitted via the HODSPA reference system.Domestic students: <a href="https://www.federation.edu.au/apply/how-to-apply/postgraduate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.federation.edu.au/apply/how-to-apply/postgraduate/</a> International students: <a href="https://www.federation.edu.au/apply/how-to-apply/international/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.federation.edu.au/apply/how-to-apply/international/</a> </li></ul> Supplementary Form A form used to collect additional application material that cannot be captured as part of the standard application process. <ul><li>Students are required to respond to an online questionnaire and case study as part of the assessment of suitability for the profession of psychology.Domestic students: <a href="https://www.federation.edu.au/apply/how-to-apply/postgraduate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.federation.edu.au/apply/how-to-apply/postgraduate/</a> International students: <a href="https://www.federation.edu.au/apply/how-to-apply/international/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.federation.edu.au/apply/how-to-apply/international/</a> </li></ul>

Requirements

Essential requirements prior to enrolment

Working with Children Check You’ll need to hold a valid <a href="http://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Working with Children</a> Check before starting professional placements in this course. Police Check You’ll be required to hold a valid National Police Check for professional placements as part of this course. Immunisation You’ll be expected to provide evidence of your current immunisation status prior to clinical placement.

Essential requirements prior to graduation

Course rules show the number and type of credit points needed to finish your course. They help you understand what you need to complete to graduate. You’re responsible for following the course rules and completing the right units. You’ll find a recommended sequence of units that meets these course rules in the course structure.

Complete 120 credit points comprising:

90 credit points from Core units, and
30 credit points from Practicum

Core units

Complete exactly 90 credit points from the following:

Code	Title	Credit points
PSYCM7003	Psychological Assessment	15
PSYCM7015	Adult Psychopathology	15
PSYCM7016	Child and Adolescent Psychopathology	15
PSYCM7017	Clinical Intervention	15
PSYCM7018	Diversity and Inter-Professional Practice	15
PSYCM7020	Research for Practice	15

Practicum

Complete exactly 30 credit points from the following:

Code	Title	Credit points
PSYCM7012	Professional Practice: Stage 2	15
PSYCM7011	Professional Practice: Stage 1	15

Commendation

Counselling

Unsatisfactory

Exclusion / suspension

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.federation.edu.au/students/student-essentials/how-to-enrol/what-to-enrol-in/">Course structures</a> set out the recommended sequence of units for enrolment. It's your responsibility to comply with the course rules and confirm unit availability (which you'll find under 'Offering' in the 'Key information' section of each unit outline). Select the semester you started your course in (not the semester you're enrolling for).