To be considered for postgraduate study, you will need to have specific academic qualifications, as outlined below.
We also consider non-academic research and work experience for our research candidates.
Admission criteria Completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited four-year undergraduate sequence in psychology comprising a three-year major in psychology as part of an undergraduate degree, plus a fourth-year Honours specialisation (or equivalent) in psychology.
This qualification should be completed within the last 10 years, with a minimum average of at least 75 in fourth-year sequence.
PLUS IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score of 7.0 (with no band less than 7.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking) in keeping with the AHPRA Registration Standard for English Language Skills.
Additional information Applicants will also be required to:
- Submit a completed VU supplementary information form.
- Provide two referee statements (one personal and one academic) submitted via Australian Psychology Postgraduate Reference System at https://www.psychologyreference.org/
- Attend an interview (short listed applicants only)
- Obtain a Working with Children Check prior to being placed in a work placement setting, in accordance with the accreditation requirements and the Department of Justice.
Students with an overseas qualification in psychology will need to provide certification from the Australian Psychology Society (APS) that their qualification/s are equivalent to an APAC-approved, 4-year sequence in psychology.
Admission criteriaCompletion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited four-year undergraduate sequence in psychology comprising a three-year major in psychology as part of an undergraduate degree, plus a fourth-year Honours specialisation (or equivalent) in psychology.
Additional informationApplicants will also be required to:
- Submit a.