Accreditation and Professional Recognition Expand The MPPP is a Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) accredited program and sits within level 9 of the Australian Qualifications Framework. Although this course is a pathway to general registration as a psychologist, APAC cannot accredit the 6th year Internship Program, as it is regulated by the Psychology Board of Australia instead. For this reason, the MPPP (6th year) is not an APAC accredited course of study (note: the Master of Professional Psychology (5th year) is APAC accredited). See our FAQ page for further information. On completion of the course, graduates of the program will be eligible for: Membership to the Australian Psychological Society (APS). General registration as a psychologist with AHPRA.
Admission Criteria Expand Applicants must have successfully completed an APAC accredited fourth year course in psychology with a credit average and be eligible to hold provisional registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. Please see our application portal for detailed instructions on submitting an application. Documentation required in the application includes: Most recent academic transcripts. A current Curriculum Vitae (resume). A 500-word personal statement outlining why you wish to study this course at Cairnmillar. Proof of residency/citizenship (e.g., passport, birth certificate, or citizenship certificate) Two academic and one professional reference using the HODSPA reference system. A guide on how to use the system is available here. Short-listed applicants will be invited to attend an admissions interview with members of Cairnmillar’s academic faculty. This provides applicants with the opportunity to discuss any questions they have about the course of study.
Career Opportunities Expand Graduates may find employment in a variety of settings, including: Community health centres Schools and tertiary education providers Rehabilitation providers Human resources Forensic and private practice.
Course Structure Expand This program consists of 200 credit points. In the first year (100 credit points), students complete the Master of Professional Psychology 5th year as a prerequisite to the MPPP. The second year contains 4 units (100 credit points) which is comprised of one coursework unit (5 credit points) and three placement units (95 credit points). The full-time structure and credit points are outlined below. Year One MPP502 Foundations in Psychological Assessment & Psychopathology MPP501 Professional Practice Issues MPP561 Practicum & Supervised Placement 1 MPP503 Advanced Skills in Psychological Assessment & Psychopathology MPP562 Practicum & Supervised Placement 2 MPP504 Psychological Treatment Models MPP550 Applied Research for the Practicing Psychologist Year Two INT600 Internship Planning and Preparation INT601 Supervised Professional Placement 1 INT602 Supervised Professional Placement 2 INT603 Supervised Professional Placement 3
Fees and Scholarships Expand 2023 5th + 6th year* Domestic International CMI-sourced internship $56,140 $65,940 *Estimated only. Annual tuition fee review and possible increases applies, see: cairnmillar.org.au/course-fees For information on tuition and other fees, please visit the Fees and Scholarships page
Graduate Learning Outcomes Expand Students who satisfactorily complete the Master of Professional Psychology Practice will have capacity to demonstrate the following skills and knowledge: Analyse, articulate and synthesise psychology as a systematic body of knowledge. Analyse, synthesise and critically reflect on psychological constructs, models and theories. Administer and interpret a comprehensive range of psychological tests and assessments. Demonstrate critical thinking skills for different audiences, as well as effective oral and written communication. Apply a range of evidence-based psychotherapies. Liaise and collaborate with other allied health professionals in a range of professional and applied settings.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Expand Students applying for this program may enter a process in which they may be granted credit or partial credit towards the qualification in recognition of previous experience where an equivalence of earlier learning can be established. Credit transfer for an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) course, is only applicable for recently completed APAC accredited postgraduate programs. Credit or partial credit is not granted in recognition of knowledge or skills gained through work or life experience. The granting of credit for placements on the basis of previous experience gained as a registered psychologist is not permitted by APAC. Cairnmillar’s RPL policy can be viewed here.
Would you like to talk to someone about the course? Expand Please contact one of our Course Coordinators: Dr Alexa Kambouropoulos: [email protected] Laura Clarke: [email protected]