Master of Applied Psychology (MAppPsych)
Information valid for students commencing 2009
Duration
2 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2009
Semester 1 (02 Mar, 2009)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
32
Program code
5460
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Honours I or II in psychology or equivalent approved by the APS.
Students with non-Australian degrees must have their qualifications assessed by the APS.
Additional application information
Domestic students in the MAppPsych may be eligible for income support and should contact Centrelink.
Applicants must submit a certified copy of their transcript and/or degree certificate, three referee reports and complete the application form. Shortlisted candidates are required to undertake an interview.
There is a quota of 25 students across all postgraduate clinical psychology programs. Offers will be made to applicants on the basis of highest academic rank, referees reports and interview. A limited number of places are available for suitably qualified people on the basis of equity and students identifying as Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander are encouraged to apply.
An offer in the program will be conditional on gaining probationary registration with the Psychologists Board of Queensland, which includes the Board's English Language Proficiency requirements. Probationary or full registration is a prerequisite for entry to the degree. Registration must be maintained for the duration of the program.
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to Apply
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - September 30 of the previous year.
Apply OnlineEnquiries for Australian students
School of Psychology
Email: pgenq@psy.uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 6777
Duration
2 Years full-time
Commencing 2009
Semester 1 (02 Mar, 2009)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
32
Program code
5460
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Honours I or II in psychology or equivalent approved by the APS.
Students with non-Australian degrees must have their qualifications assessed by the APS.
CRICOS Code: 063938F
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy).
view the English proficiency policy.Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - September 30 of the previous year.
How to applyEnquiries for International students
International Recruitment Manager
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Master of Applied Psychology?
This program provides an umbrella framework including a core and a series of fields, each of which will meet requirements for membership of one specialist College of the Australian Psychological Society. The Master of Applied Psychology provides training, including core professional skills and a specialist field in Health Psychology, Counselling Psychology, or Sport & Exercise Psychology to meet Australian Psychological Society accreditation. Completion of this program will equip students to work as registered psychologists in their chosen professional field.
What you can study
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Applied Psychology.
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Majors/Specialisations
Studies may be undertaken in the following specialisations. Please click on the major(s) that are of interest to you for more information.
Master of Applied Psychology
Placement courses
Students are required to complete 1000 hours of supervised practice over four semesters. Every effort is made to place students within a reasonable distance of the UQ campus but they can be expected to travel up to 60 minutes away. Students are generally placed at Ipswich, Brisbane and the Southeast corner of Queensland. Students are required to have a current Blue Card (Working with Children Check) before starting their practice. There will be no extra costs to the student in addition to course fees except for incidentals such as travel and daily expenses. The Clinical Program Practicum Handbook provides additional information about practicum and school experience requirements and is available from the School of Psychology.
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
Honours I or II in psychology or equivalent approved by the APS.
Students with non-Australian degrees must have their qualifications assessed by the APS.
Additional application information
Domestic students in the MAppPsych may be eligible for income support and should contact Centrelink.
Applicants must submit a certified copy of their transcript and/or degree certificate, three referee reports and complete the application form. Shortlisted candidates are required to undertake an interview.
There is a quota of 25 students across all postgraduate clinical psychology programs. Offers will be made to applicants on the basis of highest academic rank, referees reports and interview. A limited number of places are available for suitably qualified people on the basis of equity and students identifying as Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander are encouraged to apply.
An offer in the program will be conditional on gaining probationary registration with the Psychologists Board of Queensland, which includes the Board's English Language Proficiency requirements. Probationary or full registration is a prerequisite for entry to the degree. Registration must be maintained for the duration of the program.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Honours I or II in psychology or equivalent approved by the APS.
Students with non-Australian degrees must have their qualifications assessed by the APS.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 063938F
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy).
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - September 30 of the previous year.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Additional costs
- Psychologists Board of Queensland Registration (approx total for 2 years $1000)
What you can do with a Master of Applied Psychology
Professional memberships
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following organisations:
- Australian Psychological Society
- Psychologists Board of Queensland
Accrediting body
This program has been accredited by:
- Australian Psychological Society Ltd
Program rules for the Master of Applied Psychology
To complete the Master of Applied Psychology
To fulfil the requirements of the Master of Applied Psychology, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
A student is required to obtain #32 from the MAppPsych list. Refer to MAppPsych rules for further information.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
