The University of Queensland

Master of Psychology

This 2-year full-time program will equip you with core professional skills and knowledge required to practise competently as a psychologist. You may choose to specialize in counselling psychology, health psychology or sport and exercise psychology. By undertaking this program, you will develop core professional competencies, including skills in counselling, behaviour change and psychological assessment. You will also understand the ethical issues and professional standards relevant to the practice of psychology. You will complete a range of advanced coursework in your chosen specialization, an applied psychology research project supervised by highly trained staff, and specialist and generalist placements. You will undertake 1000 hours of supervised clinical placements in a range of organizations, including community service, government, hospitals, healthcare providers and private practice.