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The Annual Fee is an estimate only based on a standard annual study load of 48 points. (Courses may teach up to 72 points in a year)
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Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Cost of living
Admission requirements
If you’re interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate degree, find out the admission details below.
Admission Requirements
(1)(a) (i) a bachelor's degree in speech pathology, occupational therapy, medicine, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; or
(ii) an accredited bachelor's honours degree in psychology, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) registration with the professional body of your specialisation, as recognised by UWA;
and
(c) evidence of having at least three months of full-time equivalent experience working directly with children or adolescents, as recognised by UWA;
and
(d) a satisfactory personal statement, as recognised by UWA;
and
(e) a curriculum vitae summarising relevant occupational and practical experience, as recognised by UWA.
(2) Applicants without a satisfactory personal statement, curriculum vitae or registration may be invited to attend an interview to determine suitability for admission.
(3) Applicants must have
(a) enrolled in all seven (7) of the micro-credentials that comprise PSYC5520 and PSYC5521 (PSYCM510, PSYCM511, PSYCM512, PSYCM513, PSYCM514, PSYCM515, PSYCM516);
and
(b) successfully completed at least five (5) of these micro-credentials.
Ranking and Selection Process
(a) personal statement, curriculum vitae, and interview (if undertaken);
and
(b) the intake quota for the year
English competency
English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.
This course has higher ELC requirements. Applicants presenting with the IELTS Academic require an overall score of at least 6.5 and no band less than 6.0. For more information visit ELC requirements.
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Course details
About the course
Quick details
- Available
- Online
- Full-time
- Part-time
- Online
- mid-year
- Please refer to the UWA handbook.
- Postgraduate
- 70230
- 70230
Important dates
- Mid-year 2023
- TBA for application for entry in 2023.
- TBA for application for entry in 2023.
Refer to Admissions Requirements for information on eligibility criteria and how to apply.
Course structure
Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units. Refer to the course structure for more information.
Application deadlines
For Semester 2 2023 entry, details will be available soon.
Frequently asked questions
Am I eligible to apply?
To be eligible to apply, you need to:- a bachelor’s degree in speech pathology, occupational therapy, medicine or an equivalent qualification as recognised by UWA
OR
- an accredited bachelor’s honours degree in psychology, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA
AND
- eligibility for registration as a provisional or full psychologist with AHPRA, and
- evidence of having at least three months or full-time equivalent experience working directly with children or adolescents, as recognised by UWA.

Why study with us?
Psychology can take you anywhere and everywhere. Psychology is relevant to almost any human endeavour, meaning a psychology degree, or some complementary psychology studies, are relevant not only for traditional psychology careers, but for a wide range of careers.
Flexibility
We understand that life is busy. That's why our postgraduate courses are designed so you can balance your work and studies. Our flexible postgraduate experience includes the opportunity to study part time, a range of units that are taught after hours, and the option to learn via intensive units. Ask our Student Central team for advice on choosing the right postgraduate route for you. Find out more here.