Master of Professional Psychology

The Master of Professional Psychology at Flinders University is a one-year, full-time postgraduate programme designed to prepare graduates for a career as a professional psychologist in Australia. This course offers advanced study in professional psychological assessment, intervention, and ethical practice. Students explore core areas such as psychological assessment, evidence-based therapies, psychopathology, and working with diverse populations through coursework, supervised practicum placements, and applied learning activities.

This AQF Level 9 qualification is structured around specialised units of study, each contributing credit points toward the degree, and follows Australian postgraduate programme conventions. The programme includes a blend of theoretical and practical learning, with an emphasis on professional placement to ensure graduates gain hands-on experience in organisational or clinical contexts. Students may also engage in a capstone project or professional portfolio, synthesising their learning and advancing their applied skills.

Upon successful completion, graduates will possess strong skills in psychological assessment, formulation, intervention planning, communication, and professional ethics. The course is suited to those who have already completed an accredited undergraduate psychology qualification and wish to move towards registration as a general psychologist in Australia. International students must evidence English proficiency (see university requirements) and benefit from access to work rights of 48 hours per fortnight while studying, with further temporary graduate visa pathways available after graduation.

• Provisional Psychologist (seeking general registration after supervised practice)
• Case Manager or Support Coordinator in community services
• Mental Health Counsellor (in non-clinical settings)
• Research Assistant in healthcare, academic or organisational research divisions
• Roles in human resources, policy analysis, or program evaluation within government or non-government organisations
• Mental health positions within Australia’s health, education, and social welfare sectors