Master of Applied Psychology (MAppPsych)
Information valid for students commencing 2013
Duration
2 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2013
Semester 1
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
32
Program code
5460
Faculty
Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
View the
Course list
for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Applied Psychology.
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Honours I or IIA degree in psychology or equivalent 4-year APAC-accredited program from a recognised tertiary institution.
Students with non-Australian degrees must have their qualifications assessed by the APS.
Fees for Australian students
Commonwealth Supported Place 2013:
Indicative annual fee 2013: AUD$ 5868
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Students' actual annual fees may vary in accordance with their choices of majors and electives and whether they study in Summer Semester. The University reviews fees annually.
Apply online
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 2013
Semester 1
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
32
Program code
5460
Faculty
Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
View the
Course list
for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Applied Psychology.
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Honours I or IIA degree in psychology or equivalent 4-year APAC-accredited program from a recognised tertiary institution.
Students with non-Australian degrees must have their qualifications assessed by the APS.
CRICOS Code: 063938F
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. View the English proficiency policy.
Fees for International students
Indicative annual fee: AUD$ 30800
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Actual annual fees may vary in accordance with your choices of majors and electives and whether you study in Summer Semester. Tuition fees are indexed each year. The indexation rate is fixed 18 months in advance of a particular academic year thereby allowing you to plan your finances ahead of time. The University's intent is that fee rate increases will be kept to a minimum and that indexation rates will remain stable wherever possible. Since 2007 the indexation rate has remained at or less than 4%.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through UQ International.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - August 31 of the previous year.
Enquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Online Enquiries (fast response): www.uq.edu.au/international/enquiry
Email: study@uq.edu.au
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
See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Applied Psychology.
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.
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 Master of Applied Psychology Placement 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 IIA degree in psychology or equivalent 4-year APAC-accredited program from a recognised tertiary institution.
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 nominate three referees and include the Psychology Additional Information form with their on-line application. Shortlisted candidates are required to undertake an interview.
There is a quota of 25 students in the program. 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.
All successful applicants are required to apply for and gain provisional registration or if applicable, full registration, with the The Psychology Board of Australia, which includes the Board's English Language Proficiency requirements. Students must have registration prior to commencing their study and this must be maintained for the duration of the program.
Apply online
Apply online to the Master of Applied Psychology.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - September 30 of the previous year.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Honours I or IIA degree in psychology or equivalent 4-year APAC-accredited program from a recognised tertiary institution.
Students with non-Australian degrees must have their qualifications assessed by the APS.
Additional application requirements
Applicants must submit a certified copy of their transcript and/or degree certificate and must nominate three referees and include thePsychology Additional Information form with their application. Shortlisted candidates are required to undertake an interview.
There is a quota of 25 students in the program. Offers will be made to applicants on the basis of highest academic rank, referees reports and interview.
All successful applicants are required to apply for and gain provisional registration or if applicable, full registration, with the The Psychology Board of Australia, which includes the Board's English Language Proficiency requirements. Students must have registration prior to commencing their study and this must be maintained for the duration of the program.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 063938F
International students must undertake this program on campus at UQ on a full time basis to be eligible to apply for an Australian student visa. Please contact UQ International.
Click here for more information on applying for a visa.
English proficiency
IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. View the English proficiency policy.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through UQ International.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - August 31 of the previous year.
Please check your country's category with the Department of Immigration and Citizenship.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
Commonwealth Supported Place 2013:
Indicative annual fee 2013: AUD$ 5868
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Students' actual annual fees may vary in accordance with their choices of majors and electives and whether they study in Summer Semester. The University reviews fees annually.
Fees for International students
Indicative annual fee: AUD$ 30800
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Actual annual fees may vary in accordance with your choices of majors and electives and whether you study in Summer Semester. Tuition fees are indexed each year. The indexation rate is fixed 18 months in advance of a particular academic year thereby allowing you to plan your finances ahead of time. The University's intent is that fee rate increases will be kept to a minimum and that indexation rates will remain stable wherever possible. Since 2007 the indexation rate has remained at or less than 4%.
To calculate the fees for any program, you will first need to choose the courses you wish to complete. To see all courses available please refer to the course list.
Fees calculator
Select the Fees Calculator to guide you through a series of options allowing you to select details of courses you are interested in studying to estimate your fees for a semester.
Additional costs
- Psychology Board of Australia Registration (approx total for 2 years $1000)
Fee rules
View the 2013 Fee Rules.
What you can do with a Master of Applied Psychology
Professional memberships
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following professional bodies:
- Psychology Board Australia
Accreditation body
- Australian Psychological Society Ltd
While this degree may be accredited by an official industry accreditation body in Australia, completion of the degree may not result in graduates receiving automatic accreditation. Please contact the relevant registration body for details of any conditions for accreditation.
Program Rules and Requirements
To complete the Master of Applied Psychology
To complete the Master of Applied Psychology, a student must complete a requisite number of courses chosen from the course list and according to the Rules for the program.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland rules, particularly the General Award Rules, which govern the conduct of UQ programs. Students will find a link to the General Award Rules, and other University rules, on the University Rules page.
A student is required to obtain #32 from the MAppPsych list. Refer to MAppPsych rules for further information.
See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Applied Psychology.
