Program Overview
The Psychology at University of Melbourne is a Master programme in Psychology over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of psychology. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Psychology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: AUD 43,456 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 25,536 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Melbourne, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Psychology programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Research Proposal
- Clinical Placement 1
- Basic Interventions
- Psychosocial Perspectives on disorders
- Child Psychopathology
- Graduate Research Methods
- Principles of Psychological Assessment
- Introduction to Psychopathology
- Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy
- Adv Psychological Assessment & Diagnosis
- Advanced Psychopathology
- Ethics and Professional Issues
- Thesis (Masters/coursework)
- Clinical Placement 2
- Clinical Placement 3
- Biological Psychology & Pharmacotherapy
- Advanced Psychological Practice
- Mental Health Issues Across the Lifespan
- Psychology of Health Problems
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Have completed an APAC accredited four-year undergraduate sequence in psychology, namely a three-year major in psychology as part of an undergraduate degree plus a fourth year Honours specialisation in psychology, with a weighted average mark of at least H2A (75%) or equivalent in the last 10 years
- Be eligible for registration as a provisional psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia
- Satisfy English language requirements (see information for international students below)
- Provide a personal statement of no more than 500 words
- Nominate three references using the online form
- Complete a selection interview (short-listed applicants only)
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 43,456 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 25,536 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 43,456 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 25,536 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Melbourne directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Melbourne
University of Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia
Australian public university located in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
