Master of Psychology (Professional)
Master of Psychology (Professional)
This course provides education and training in the professional practice of psychology. It is the fifth-year component of 5-year pathway to registration as a psychologist with the Mauritius Allied Health Professional Council (AHPC). What you’ll learn • Apply psychology knowledge, principles and practice to achieve client-centred and evidence-informed outcomes •…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course provides education and training in the professional practice of psychology. It is the fifth-year component of 5-year pathway to registration as a psychologist with the Mauritius Allied Health Professional Council (AHPC).
What you’ll learn
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Apply psychology knowledge, principles and practice to achieve client-centred and evidence-informed outcomes
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Generate effective solutions through critical analysis, reflective practice and professional reasoning
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Critically appraise information and apply it to contemporary psychology theory and practice
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Communicate effectively and appropriately to ensure positive and effective therapeutic and inter-professional relationships; use relevant documentation and reporting processes including the ethical disclosure of professional information
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Evaluate and apply appropriate technologies to contemporary psychology practice
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Develop and apply life-long learning skills to achieve professional competence; engage in research to further develop personal and professional knowledge and skills
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Comply with AHPC standards and practices through integration of local and global perspectives relevant to the field
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Practice psychology in a culturally responsive and inclusive manner, incorporating perspectives of multiple stake-holders
Work in a professional and collaborative manner to meet ethical and legal responsibilities
REQUIREMENTS
Overseas Psychology degrees must present an overseas qualification assessment from the Australian Psychological Society (APS) showing that the degree is comparable to an Australian 4 year Bachelor of Psychology.
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) score of 72; Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE): 185; English language bridging (ELB): Grade B; CUTE (Curtin Uni Test of English) – A; IELTS (International English Language Testing System) – Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking – 7.0; Overall band score 7.0; TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) 79 (overall) Reading 13 Listening 13 Speaking 18 Writing 21.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Curtin University is Western Australia’s largest and most culturally diverse university with Australia’s third largest international student population. Around 60,000 students from more than 130 countries study a Curtin degree, at locations including Perth, Margaret River, Kalgoorlie, Sydney, Malaysia and Singapore. Our cultural diversity adds a rich and valuable dimension to the campus atmosphere, preparing all graduates to live and work effectively in an increasingly global environment. We offer a range of industry-aligned undergraduate and postgraduate courses in business, humanities, health, engineering and related sciences. We also have a long-standing focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education and culture, supported by our Centre for Aboriginal Studies.Curtin is widely recognised for its practical research that is focused on solving timely, real-world problems. In recent years our research activity has grown significantly, driving our rapid rise up the international university rankings.As a university that never settles, we will continue to develop existing partnerships and establish new ones in areas relevant to our research and teaching.
