How to apply for Master of Psychology degree

Step 1 - Application (by 31 October)

• Submit your application through Online applications by 31 October.
• Upload all transcripts, including transcript of fourth year studies completed to date
• Upload the completed Supplementary form:
  • Master of Psychology Supplementary Information Form (pdf 68Kb) or alternative version (doc 319Kb)
    Please note that if you are applying for both the Counselling and Educational & Developmental streams you will need to complete a supplementary form for each program

Step 2 - Confidential referee reports (by 6 November)

Within 10 days of submitting the online application, or no later than 6 November, applicants must submit the following forms directly to the Clayton Faculty Office:

•  two (2) confidential referee reports:
  • Download Master of Psychology Professional Referee Report Form (pdf 43Kb) or alternative version (doc 263Kb)
• a hard copy of the relevant Supplementary form, if not already uploaded with transcripts in step 1.

Please ensure your application is complete and all documentation is submitted on time. Incomplete applications cannot be considered.

Step 3 - Short listing (mid-November)

• Applicants are ranked on all selection criteria.
• Short-listed applicants will be contacted to arrange a selection interview between mid-November and early December.
• Applicants not short listed for the interview will be notified in writing of the outcome of their application.

Step 4 - Selection interviews (mid-November - early December)

Step 5 - First round offers (early December)

• First round offers are mailed out by early December.
• Applicants are asked to respond within two weeks of receiving their offer.

Step 6 - Second round offers (late December - mid-January)

• Second round offers are made in stages as applicants respond to first round offers.
• All applicants are notified of the outcome of their application by the end of January.