Master’s Opportunities in Psychology in Australia

Master Positions in psychology in australia

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Universities with open master's positions in psychology in Australia include University of Melbourne and Macquarie University.

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University of Melbourne

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Research Degree Opportunity at the University of Melbourne Project title: Next-generation gene therapy for retinitis pigmentosa . This project develops a next-generation gene replacement therapy for retinitis pigmentosa (RP) , a severe inherited retinal disease caused by loss-of-function mutations in a photoreceptor-specific gene. The research focuses on restoring gene function in degenerating photoreceptors and advancing a therapy for a recessive rod-cone dystrophy that currently has no approve...

Ophthalmology
Optometry
Biomedical Engineering
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3 weeks ago

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University of Melbourne

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Research Degree Opportunity at the University of Melbourne for a Master by Research or PhD project titled Developing lipid and mRNA-based therapies for Friedreich ataxia heart disease . This project focuses on Friedreich ataxia , a rare inherited multisystem disease caused by reduced expression of frataxin (FXN). The main research problem highlighted is cardiomyopathy , which is described as the leading cause of premature death in affected individuals and an area where no disease-modifying cardi...

Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
Cardiology
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3 weeks ago

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University of Melbourne

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Research Degree Opportunity at the University of Melbourne in the Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences . This project is titled Generative AI for Gene Therapy: Designing Novel AAV Capsids to Cure Blindness and is focused on developing next-generation adeno-associated virus (AAV) capsids for retinal gene therapy. The research combines generative AI , deep learning , and gene therapy to address major limitations of current AAV delivery systems, including poor t...

Computer Science
Ophthalmology
Optometry
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3 weeks ago

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University of Melbourne

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Graduate Research Scholarships at the University of Melbourne are available for high-achieving domestic and international students enrolling in a Masters by Research or PhD degree. The post highlights the Melbourne Research Scholarship and Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship , with 600 awards available across all study areas . Funding includes a full fee offset / 100% fee remission for up to 2 years for Masters by Research or up to 4 years for PhD, plus a living allowance of $41,100 per ...

Computer Science
Environmental Science
Psychology
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1 month ago

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Macquarie University

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Macquarie University is advertising the Road to Research Scholarship 2026 in Australia for outstanding international students who want to begin a research career through a Master's by Research pathway. The scholarship is presented as a fully funded opportunity with tuition fee support and a living allowance (stipend) . It also offers a pathway toward higher research degrees such as MPhil/PhD , making it attractive for students aiming to build a long-term academic or research profile. Relevant st...

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3 months ago

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Macquarie University

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Macquarie University Research Scholarship 2027 is open for international students seeking a research degree in Australia. The opportunity supports both Master of Research and PhD study at Macquarie University , with supervision by internationally recognized researchers and access to strong research facilities. The scholarship is advertised as fully funded , covering full tuition fees through a tuition waiver and providing an annual living stipend of AUD 38,000 (2026 rate). It is presented as a b...

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3 months ago

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University of Sydney

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2 fully funded PhD positions are available at the University of Sydney in the School of Biomedical Engineering with Dr. Kaiyue Ma . The research sits at the intersection of genetics , molecular biology , and translational biomedical science, with a strong focus on turning biodiversity discoveries into real-world applications. Key themes include medical genetics (variant interpretation, neuromuscular diseases such as FSHD and Duchenne/Becker), molecular biotechnologies (gene editing and gene ther...

Immunology
Biochemistry
Computer Science
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1 month ago

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Queensland University of Technology

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This PhD scholarship at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the field of Black Justice Journalism, focusing on ethical frameworks for Indigenous media and justice for First Nations people. The scholarship is part of Dr Amy McQuire’s Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA) Project, 'Building Black Justice Journalism.' The project foregrounds Black Witnesses, centers marginalized voices, and aims to disrupt dehumanizing representations of ...

Sociology
Communication Studies
Artificial Intelligence
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7 months ago

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Macquarie University

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IDEALAB is inviting applications for its next PhD cohort in the International Doctorate for Experimental Approaches to Language And Brain. This is a fully funded joint doctoral programme with a shared curriculum and research training leading to a joint PhD degree. The advertised projects span language and brain research topics such as infant speech perception , aphasia treatment , reading neurocognition , and related experimental approaches. The programme is especially relevant for students inte...

Psychology
Cognitive Science
Neuropsychology
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2 weeks ago

Living costs in Australia

Estimated costs in Australia.

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University Tuition

Average PhD tuition per year

A$34.1k

$22,000/yr

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Clothing

Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year

A$1.9k

$1,200/yr

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Books & Academic Supplies

Textbooks, stationery, and academic materials per year

A$1.1k

$700/yr

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Groceries

Basic food shopping for one student per year

A$4.5k

$2,880/yr

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Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo

Popular professors

Associate Professor; NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellow; and Co-Lead, Mental Health Domain, Curtin enAble Institute

Curtin University

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Australia

Research Interests

Clinical Psychology

Neuropsychology

Self-injury

Psychology

Suicide

Director & Chief Scientist

Cognitive Behavior Therapy Research Unit

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Australia

Research Interests

Counseling Psychology

Clinical Psychology

Psychotherapy

Behavior Therapy

Clinical Therapy

Senior Lecturer in Sport Science

La Trobe University

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Australia

Research Interests

Sports Psychology

Sports Coaching

Sports Science

Competitive Sports

Soccer

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University of Melbourne

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Australia

Research Interests

Social Psychology

Clinical Psychology

Psychology

Media Psychology

Publishing Studies

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University of New South Wales

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Australia

Research Interests

Social Psychology

Cognitive Neuroscience

Psychology

Emotional Psychology

Anger Management

University of Western Australia

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Australia

Research Interests

Social Psychology

Behavioral Neuroscience

Anxiety

Attentional Psychology

Psychology

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Do I need to contact a supervisor before applying for a PhD position?
In many European and Asian universities yes; in some US programs applications are centralized but supervisor contact still helps.
Is GRE required for master’s or PhD applications abroad?
It depends on the country and university — many programs have made GRE optional, especially outside the US.
Do funded PhD positions usually cover tuition and living expenses?
Yes. Most funded PhD roles include tuition coverage plus a monthly stipend, but details vary by country and lab.
Are publications required to apply for PhD or postdoc positions?
Not always required for PhD, but strongly recommended. For postdoc roles, publications are usually expected.
Will I need to pay a tuition deposit for master’s admission?
In many countries yes — especially for taught master’s programs — but funded PhD positions typically do not require deposits.

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