School ofPsychology

Master of Professional Psychology

This is a professional qualification for those who wish to practice as a Registered Psychologist. Through intensive psychological training and education, graduates will be skilled in applying advanced psychological learning competently and ethically across a broad range of professional settings.

On successful completion of the program and an additional internship year under the supervision of a registered psychologist, graduates will be eligible for registration with the Psychology Board of Australia as a General Registered Psychologist.

• Take advantage of flexible and diverse placement opportunities
• Be mentored by leading specialists in the field
• Discover an alternative APAC accredited pathway into the profession of psychology

The Master of Business Psychology

The Master of Business Psychology offers professionals a specialised program that challenges your approach to leadership and enhances your ability to think from a business psychology perspective.

You will develop an understanding of business psychology and how this can be applied in people management to enhance business outcomes. You will learn, understand and apply specialised theoretical management frameworks and advanced business skills which are transferable to all areas of business and human resources.

Courses to support your drive and direction include:

• Foundations of Applied Psychology
• Psychology Skills in the Workplace
• Organisational Interventions
• Influencing People in Organisations

There are opportunities to exit the Master program with a Graduate Certificate, depending on the number of units completed.

The Master of Clinical Psychology

This is a professional qualification for those who wish to practice as a Clinical Psychologist. With expert supervision in Psychology clinic and local health care and community settings, the course will give you the skills to work in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide range of psychological disorders.

You will enhance your conceptual and interpersonal skills and apply advanced knowledge, principles and methods to relevant procedures, technologies and techniques in the professional practice of Clinical Psychology. You will work collaboratively and effectively with a diverse range of clients and other health professionals, and be able to conduct, evaluate and present systematic research relevant to Clinical Psychology.

• Learn from Australia’s leading researcher in cognitive science (The Australian’s 2019 Research magazine)
• Become a fully accredited Clinical Psychologist.
• Accredited by Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).
• Accredited by The Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA)
• Diverse practical placement opportunities
• Be mentored by some of the best in the field
• University of Newcastle postgraduate studies in Psychology is ranked #1 in Australia for overall educational experience (QITL 2018).