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Department of Psychology

Psychology Registration

In order to gain registration as a Psychologist, you need to

  1. complete a four year sequence of study in psychology approved by the  Psychology Board Australia and
  2. meet the Board's registration requirements (two years of supervised training and experience) while holding Provisional Registration.

For applicants who have an approved four year psychology degree, the Department of Psychology offers a range of options to meet registration requirements:

  • Doctor of Psychology A three year full-time professional doctorate accredited by Australian Psychological Society (9850 8087)
  • 5th/6th year Masters degree A two year full-time professional degree accredited by Australian Psychological Accreditation Council (APAC)(Master of Counselling Psychology, Master of Clinical Psychology, Master of Organisational Psychology, Master of Clinical Neuropsychology) (9850 8087)
  • Psychology Registration Programs (Professional Psychology) Postgraduate Diploma (8 units) program which is designed specifically to meet Provisional Registration requirements. The program can be undertaken full-time or part-time and can supplement the Intern's concurrent psychology work or provide the psychology work placements required by the Registration Board.
  • Statements of Attainment Non-award or professional development enrolment in selected units or in individual workshops that cover one or more of the Registration Board's Certificates.