Coursework Degrees
Admission
International Applicants
International Applicants must apply through Macquarie International for any Psychology Degrees. They can be contacted on +61 2 9850 6306 or via email on iso@mq.edu.au
The website is http://www.international.mq.edu.au/
To apply you will need to complete the standard International Application Form IN ADDITION TO the Psychology Personal Supplementary Form, contact ISO for more information on studying at Macquarie.
As our courses are accredited and entitle you to become a Registered Psychologist in New South Wales on completion, it is essential to have a four-year undergraduate degree in Psychology that is recognised by the Australian Psychological Society (APS).
Before applying for the course, you will need to ensure that your university qualification satisfies the requirements of the APS and consequently, the requirements to become registered with the New South Wales Registration Board.
In order to do this you will need to check the APS website under the heading "Studying and Careers; Study Psychology ". Accredited courses provided by Australian Universities are listed at this site. If your qualifications are not listed or you obtained qualifications outside Australia you will need to contact the APS directly and arrange for the Society to assess your psychology qualifications. There is a charge for this service.
Details and an application form are available on the APS website under the heading "Assessing Psychological Qualifications". It is the responsibility of applicants to provide a copy of this assessment with their application. Applications from applicants with overseas qualifications will not be considered without a copy of this assessment.
Details are as follows:
Australian Psychological Society
PO BOX 38
Flinder's Lane Post Office
Melbourne Victoria 8009
Telephone: 1800 333 497
Email: natloff@psychsociety.com.au
Web Address: http://www.aps.psychsociety.com.au
Psychologists Registration Board of New South Wales
PO BOX K599
Haymarket NSW 1328
Telephone: (02) 9219 0211
Web Address:
http://www.psychreg.health.nsw.gov.au
Criminal Record Check
You will also need to provide a NSW Health Clearance (Criminal Record Check) in order to begin any of the 1000 hours of placement. This can be applied for at the time of enrolment and you should receive an application form for a NSW Health Clearance with your offer letter from the University. (NOTE: NSW Health Clearance application forms are also available from the Student Enquiry Service).
The Clearance must be presented to the Postgraduate Officer before being able to start placement. If you are applying from another country you must also obtain a NSW Health Clearance in order to begin placement in Australia. For assistance with this contact Kylie Shorrock in Student Enquiry Services on Ph: + 61 2 9850 6404.
English Language
If English is not your first language please attach evidence that you are fluent in written and spoken English.