Entry requirements for International students

Prerequisites

• A bachelor honours degree in psychology (minimum class IIA honours) or equivalent, 4-year Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited degree.
• Applicants must be eligible for provisional registration or general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.

Entry is competitive with a limited intake capacity.
Applicants must also submit (via the Online Application):

• an Additional Application Information Form;
• you must have at least two completed referee reports in the Psychology Reference Portal (see additional information for applicants below);
• relevant academic transcripts, and a CV. 

Additional application requirements

Applicants with non-Australian degrees must have their qualifications assessed by the Australian Psychological Society. Irrespective of professional background, entry to the program will be considered on the basis of previous academic study, experience and personal qualities. Detailed application requirements can be found on the https://psychology.uq.edu.au/study/postgraduate School of Psychology website. <10><10>Applicants must submit via the Online Application a Psychology Additional Information form, academic transcripts, and CV. In addition, two references will need to be submitted using the Australian Psychology Post-Graduate Program Reference Request System. Shortlisted candidates are required to undertake an interview. <10><10>Offers will be made on the basis of academic achievement, references and interview. There are limited places available for this program. A limited number of places are available for suitably qualified applicants on the basis of equity and students identifying as Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander are encouraged to apply. <10><10>All successful applicants are required to apply for and gain provisional registration or general registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, which includes English Language Proficiency requirements. Students must be registered prior to commencing their study and must maintain registration for the duration of the program. <10><10>Prior to applying, applicants should ensure they will be able to meet placement requirements outlined on https://habs.uq.edu.au/psychology this website<10><10>For applicants who need to provide evidence of English proficiency, please note that this program requires a higher level of English language proficiency than the UQ minimum.

Visa requirements

CRICOS Code: 113725A

English proficiency

IELTS Academic - overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL IBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23.

PTE Academic - Overall 72, sub bands minimum 72.

CES - Overall 185, All sub bands minimum 185.

BE and OET are not accepted.

View the English proficiency policy.

How to apply

Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.

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Closing date

To commence study in semester 1 - September 30 of the previous year.

Fees for International students