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Master of Professional Psychology

Victoria University · Melbourne · Footscray Park · Science, Medicine & Health

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Key facts

University
Victoria University
Campus
Footscray Park · Footscray
City
Melbourne, Victoria
Qualification
Masters
Duration
1 year
Delivery
On Campus
Next start
15 Feb 2027 · 15 February 2027, Melbourne Footscray Park Campus
Annual tuition · 2026
AUD 38,200 (indicative)
Study area
Science, Medicine & Health

Start dates

  • 15 February 2027, Melbourne Footscray Park Campus, 2027 Starts 15 February 2027 Footscray Park

English language requirements

  • IELTS Academic — 7 overall (no band below 7)

    IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score of 7 (with no band less than 7.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking) in keeping with the AHPRA registration Standard for English Language Skills.

Academic entry requirements

  • To be considered for postgraduate study, you will need to have specific academic qualifications, as outlined below. We also consider non-academic research and work experience for our research candidates. Admission criteria Completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited four-year sequence in psychology comprising a three-year major in psychology as part of an undergraduate degree, plus a fourth year Honours specialisation (or equivalent) in psychology. This qualification should be completed within the last 10 years, with a minimum average of at least 70 in fourth-year sequence). PLUS IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score of 7 (with no band less than 7.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking) in keeping with the AHPRA registration Standard for English Language Skills. Applicants would need to have their relevant studies formally assessed by the Australian Psychological Society for equivalency. Additional information Applicants will also be required to: • Submit a completed VU supplementary information form. • Provide two referee statements (one personal and one academic) submitted via Australian Psychology Postgraduate Reference System at https://www.psychologyreference.org/ • Attend an interview (short listed applicants only) • Obtain a Working with Children Check prior to being placed in a work placement setting, in accordance with the accreditation requirements and the Department of Justice. Students with an overseas qualification in psychology will need to provide certification from the Australian Psychological Society (APS) that their qualification/s are equivalent to an APAC-approved, 4-year sequence in psychology.

About this course

Master of Professional Psychology is a masters course at Victoria University in Melbourne, Victoria. It is listed as 1 year of study. Published intakes include 15 February 2027, Melbourne Footscray Park Campus, 2027. Annual tuition is listed at AUD 38,200 for 2026 (indicative). The published English requirement is IELTS Academic 7 (no band below 7).

Course details come from the Educircle verified catalogue, sourced from official university publications. Where a figure is not shown, the university has not published it — an Educircle counsellor confirms it with the institution before you apply.

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Administrative details

Course code
HMPP
CRICOS
103252A

You will need these when you apply. CRICOS is the code under which this course is registered for international students.

Source: Educircle verified course catalogue. University course page Last updated October 2026. Tuition is set by the university and can change.