Psychology Postgraduate Courses
Train to Become a Psychologist — From Anywhere
UNE offers flexible, fully online postgraduate psychology programs designed to help you qualify, specialise, and stay connected to your community.
Whether you're just finishing your undergraduate degree or looking to advance into clinical or school psychology, UNE has a pathway that fits your life and goals.
Why Study at UNE?
- 100% Online — Stay Where You Are
All programs are delivered fully online. The Master of Professional Psychology includes our award-winning simulated placement you can complete from home. Clinical placements are self-arranged, with the option to complete them locally or on campus.
- Stay on Country, Stay at Home
UNE’s programs are ideal for students living regionally or remotely. Train where you live — and help meet the need for psychologists in your community.
- Flexible, Recognised, and Supported
Study full-time or part-time, with supportive staff and placement flexibility. Our programs are APAC-accredited and designed for real-world outcomes.
- Pathways that build on each other
Start with the Master of Professional Psychology and progress to Clinical specialisation through Advanced Entry — or continue on to a PhD in Clinical Psychology. You can also add a Graduate Certificate in School Psychology to any pathway, to prepare for school-based roles.
Choose Your Pathway
Select the option that best matches where you're at in your psychology journey.
You have two postgraduate pathway options: Option 1: Apply for the Master of Professional Psychology (MPP) Option 2: Master of Psychology (Clinical) (MPSYCH) Apply for the Master of Psychology (Clinical) – Advanced Entry Apply for Master of Psychology (Clinical) (MPSYCH) *Note: if admitted, you may be granted Advanced Standing for equivalent coursework you'd completed Apply for the PhD (Clinical Psychology) Add the Graduate Certificate in School Psychology Program Who it's for Outcome Coursework Delivery Placement Type Can Add School Psych Cert? Students with a 3-year psych degree + 4th year (e.g. Honours or Grad Dip) General Registration (via 5+1 pathway: degree + 1-year internship after graduation) 100% online Simulated and fully online Yes Students with a 3-year psych degree + 4th year (e.g. Honours or Grad Dip) *4th year honors or equivalent: minimum of second-class division one General Registration (can apply upon completion of coursework) Clinical Endorsement (2-year registrar program after graduation) Year 1: Simulated and fully online* Year 2: In-person at location you've sourced Graduates of MPP who hold general registration Clinical Endorsement (2-year registrar program after graduation) 100% online In-person at location you've sourced Yes Students wanting to combine Clinical training with research General Registration + Clinical Endorsement + Doctor title 100% online In-person at location you've sourced Yes Students enrolled in or graduated from any of the above programs Preparation for school-based psychology roles 100% online Not required N/A *If you are admitted under Rule A for MPSYCH degree, 1st year placements are in-person at location you've sourced; Rule B students complete their first year placement in a simulated, online setting.If you hold General Registration
If you hold Provisional Registration
Master of Psychology (Clinical) 100% online Yes
Ready to apply?
Applications for admission open 4 August (and close 19 October) for study in the following year.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students are strongly encouraged to apply.
UNE is committed to supporting Indigenous students to succeed in psychology and contribute to mental health and wellbeing in their communities. Learn more about support for Indigenous students at UNE.
