GraduatePsychology
Master of Professional Psychology
University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Master of Professional Psychology at the University of Newcastle is designed for those interested in a career as a registered psychologist. Students develop core counselling skills and competencies appropriate for an early career psychologist, and graduates are ready to commence their internship as part of the 5+1 pathway to general psychology registration. Students learn to assess, develop a case formulation and apply best practice with people who have a range of psychological presentations.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- Core: Professional and Ethical Practice
- Counselling and Psychological Intervention
- Psychological Practice: Adult Psychopathology
- Research Development
- Psychological Practice: Children and Families
- Assessment in Psychological Practice
- Psychological Practica 1
- Psychological Practica 2
Career & PR pathway
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Admissions
Completion of a bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline; alternative pathways may be available based on relevant work experience.
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