ISN Masters/Doctorate Application 2027

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CSEISN00124 - Master of Professional Psychology (MPP - 2027)
01 Mar 2027 - 31 Dec 2029 Ivanhoe Building
Available

CSEISN00126 - Master of Psychology (Clinical) (MClin - 2027)
01 Mar 2027 - 31 Dec 2031 Ivanhoe Building
Available

CSEISN00125 - Master of Psychology (Sport & Exercise) (MSport - 2027)
01 Mar 2027 - 31 Dec 2031 Ivanhoe Building
Available

CSEISN00120 - Doctor of Psychology (Sport & Exercise, Clinical) (DPsych - 2027)
01 Mar 2027 - 31 Dec 2034 Ivanhoe Building
Available

ISN Application 2027

There are 9 pages in this application that should take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. Please ensure that you have all necessary supporting documents ready to upload with your application.

You will need the following documents to complete the online application:

- An official transcript OR academic record to date;

- A certified Passport, Citizenship Certificate or Birth Certificate;

- A personal statement (see page 4 for details);

- Resume;

- Two referees- 1 academic & 1 professional

Please note: ISN Psychology can only offer places to domestic students for all course offerings. Please ensure that you supply evidence of your Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency in Australia.

All ISN courses will run subject to minimum student numbers. If a course does not reach minimum numbers prior to the last day of enrolment, ISN Psychology reserves the right to cancel the course and will notify successful applicants.

Section A: Personal Details

Please provide your personal details below.

Ensure that your name and contact information is accurate and as you wish for it to appear on official documentation.

Title

First Name

Middle Name (If applicable)

Surname

Birth Date

Gender

Do you have any criminal history, including convictions, findings of guilt (with or without conviction), or any pending charges, in Australia or overseas?

A criminal history does not automatically exclude you from consideration. Each disclosure will be assessed on a case-by-case basis in line with relevant legislation.

Yes

If yes, please provide full details, including the nature of the offence, date, jurisdiction, and outcome.

Contact Details

E-mail Address

Mobile Number

Phone Number (Home/Other)

Address - Home - Street Address 1

Address - Home - Street Address 2

Address - Home - Lookup

Address - Home - Unit/Flat Number

Address - Home - Street/Lot number

Address - Home - Street Name

Address - Home - Suburb

Address - Home - Post Code

Address - Home - State

Address - Home - Country

Is your postal address the same as your home address?

YES

Postal Address - Lookup

Address - Postal - Unit/Flat Number

Address - Postal - Street/Lot number

Address - Postal - Street Name

Address - Postal - Suburb

Address - Postal - Post Code

Address - Postal - State

Address - Postal - Country

Citizenship Information

Country of Birth

What is your Nationality? (The current country of which you are a citizen - If you are a dual citizen with Australia as one of your nationalities, please select Australia)

Australian Citizenship Status

If you are a Permanent Residency visa holder, please provide your visa number below:

Note: FEE HELP is not available for Permanent Residents

Please upload a copy of your certified Australian passport or citizen certificate as evidence of your citizenship or Permanent Residency in Australia. A non-certified copy of your identity document will not be accepted and will delay your application processing time. Please ensure that the document is certified by an authorised person.

Note: If you would like to submit a birth certificate as a proof of your citizenship, please ensure you have met the following criteria:

• If you were born in Australia on or after 20 August 1986 and one of your parents was an Australian citizen on the day you were born,

• your parent's full birth certificate shows your parent was born in Australia before 20 August 1986, or

• your parent's Australian passport issued on or after 20 August 1986 that was valid for at least two years and issued before you were born, or

• your parent's Australian citizenship certificate that shows they acquired citizenship before you were born.

Are you of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin?

English Language Proficiency

What is your main Language?

How well do you speak English?

How proficient are your written English skills?

Section B: Ground for Education Disadvantage

At ISN Psychology, we are committed to creating a fair and inclusive learning environment for all students. As part of this commitment, we offer an Equity Admissions Pathway to support applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage or barriers to accessing higher education.

If any of the following circumstances apply to you, you may provide further information below for consideration in the application process. If you require any help please contact studentliaisonofficer@isn.edu.au

Please tick all that apply and upload supporting evidence:

Socioeconomic hardship

Evidence: Centrelink statement, financial hardship documentation, school or community support letter
Note: A Youth Allowance letter is not sufficient as a stand alone evidence and will need to be accompanied with another document detailing how this has affected your access to higher education.

Domestic violence/trauma

Evidence: Police report, letter from a GP, psychologist, case worker, or support agency

Disability

Evidence: letter from treating health professional

Illness or chronic health issue

Evidence: Medical certificate, letter from treating health professional

Refugee or humanitarian status

Evidence: Visa documentation or refugee support service letter

Interrupted education

Evidence: Documentary evidence to support the circumstances e.g. from counsellor, social worker etc

If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and have experienced educational disadvantage

Please upload evidence being a letter from a registered Aboriginal community organisation on official letterhead, or a signed Statutory Declaration with reasons why community verification could not be obtained.

Other circumstances

Relevant documentation to evidence disadvantage

Any additional supporting evidence.

Section C: Educational History

Please provide details of your educational history below. To be eligible for consideration of a place in a Masters/Doctorate program, applicants must provide evidence of a completed, or soon to be completed, four-year undergraduate APAC accredited sequence of study in Psychology.

What is your highest previously achieved qualification?

In what year was the qualification gained? Please enter this in a 4 digit format (YYYY)

Do you currently have an official undergraduate academic transcript(s) available in support of your application?

Yes

If no, when will this documentation become available for submission to ISN?

(Please note. If you do not have an official transcript available at the time of application, you can still submit an unofficial academic record with your marks to date below. The unofficial record will need to detail the unit marks/100 and have the university/institute name and logo on it so we can verify your marks. You may generally request this from your university/institute. ISN will require a copy of an official transcript in order to make any offers. Further documentation can be sent to admissions@isn.edu.au as it becomes available and no later than the stated application closing dates.)

Please upload a copy of your official OR unofficial undergraduate psychology (year 1-3 or 1-4) transcript.

Please note. *No offers will be made prior to receiving a copy of an applicant's official academic transcript; **Please only upload documents in PDF or Word format; ***The Upload limit is 5 MB.

Please upload a copy of your official OR unofficial 4th year/ Honours undergraduate psychology transcript.

Please note. *No offers will be made prior to receiving a copy of an applicant's official academic transcript; **Please only upload documents in PDF or Word format; ***The Upload limit is 5 MB.

Does your transcript(s) provide exact marks out of a 100? (e.g., 70%)

Note: This is NOT your GPA but individual unit marks/100

Yes

If no, please submit a letter from your institution stating your marks out of 100 for all APAC accredited units of study in psychology across year 2, 3 and 4 of your undergraduate degree.

Please note. You can also submit this letter to admissions@isn.edu.au if you do not have this available at the time of application

What is your preferred study load?

What is your preferred study mode?

Which of the following categories best describes your main reason for applying to undertake this course?

How did you hear about ISN Psychology?

Have you been previously been enrolled in, whether or not you have graduated from, a Level 3 &/or 4 course?

Yes

If yes, please upload your transcript here.

If you have completed a Masters program please upload your transcript here.

Note: If you are currently a provisionally registered psychologist, please ensure that you provide a professional reference from your Primary Supervisor and an academic reference from your course coordinator (or delegate) if you are currently enrolled in an accredited Masters degree in Psychology via the HODSPA portal (section F)

Has your candidature been terminated from any other University or Higher Education provider for any reason?

Yes

If yes, please provide further information.

Have you ever been the subject of a notification, report, complaint, or investigation to or by AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) whether or not it resulted in conditions, cautions, suspension, or other formal action?

Yes

If yes, please provide a brief explanation below, including:

- The nature of the notification or concern

- The year it occurred

- The outcome (if finalised) or current status

- Any conditions or findings that may be relevant

Please attach any relevant supporting documentation.

Failure to disclose relevant information may result in exclusion from the program or cancellation of enrolment.

Do you currently or have you previously held registration as a Psychologist including provisional registration?

Yes

If yes, please provide your registration number below.

Section D: Personal Statement and Other Supporting Documents

ISN Psychology requires a maximum of 500 word personal statement as part of the application. The statement should outline some of your key experiences to date and provide details of your interest in the course you are applying for. If you have applied for more than one course please ensure that you address the reason for this in the statement.

The personal statement must include:

What do you plan to do once you complete the course(s) for which you’ve applied, and how would it / they help you to achieve this?

Aside from your psychology studies, what skills, professional and personal experiences make you a suitable candidate for each of the courses you have applied for?

These courses can be very demanding both intellectually and emotionally. The Inherent Requirements Policy describes some of the inherent requirements of completing them. What areas of development do you think would be particularly relevant for you in managing such a course?

Please also provide an up to date resume or CV for experience to be considered as part of your initial application.

Upload a Personal Statement (PDF or Word format only)

Upload your Resume/CV (PDF or Word format only)

Use this file upload for any additional documentation

Section E: Support Details

Please list any potential supports you may require while studying at ISN Psychology. Please note that all students who select 'Yes' in this section will be contacted to attend a meeting with the Student Access and Officer and will be required to supply evidence of the noted disability, medical condition or impairment.

Disability

Do you have a disability, medical condition, impairment or any long-term conditions that may impact on your studies?

Yes

Please provide details of your disability, medical condition, impairment or long-term condition that may affect your studies:

(You may select more than one option)

If other, please provide further details:

Are there any other concerns or circumstances that you are aware of that my impact on your studies or prevent you from completing the course?

Yes

If yes, please provide further details below:

Section F: References

Applicants must provide two references (1 academic and 1 professional) as part of the initial application.

The academic referee should be someone who has recently supervised/taught the applicant preferably as part of their psychology education. Registered psychologists whose recent study is more than 3 years ago may provide 2 professional referees.

The professional referee should be someone who has knowledge of you in a workplace setting preferably a registered psychologist or direct line manager. Where this is not available, a supervisor from a volunteering role is acceptable.

Applicants should ensure that there is no dual relationship or conflict of interest with either referee.

ISN assess reference submissions through the Psychology Reference or HODSPA Reference System. For students who have not submitted references through this system in the past please read the user guide (linked below) for more information.

Note: If you are currently a registered or provisionally registered psychologist or enrolled in an accredited Masters degree in Psychology, please ensure that you provide a professional reference from your Primary Supervisor and an academic reference from your course coordinator (or delegate).

Section G: Campus Selection Preference

Embracing flexibility, ISN offers the pre-placement units in several modalities. It is strongly recommended for Melbourne Metro students to attend workshops in Kew or Ivanhoe and Sydney metro students to attend Sydney workshops.

Please use this form to indicate which workshop location you would like to attend.

Note you cannot swap workshop locations each week. Individual arrangements, including the option for live online participation, can be modified as per an approved student support plan, focusing on equity and accommodation for specific needs.

Please note, depending on resources, you may not get your first preference in workshop location.

Ivanhoe* - may change to Kew during the semester if required.

Moorabbin** - subject to student preferences.

Enter your Full address including Postcode and State

Please Select your 1st Preference Workshop Location

I live in metro Melbourne and prefer to attend classes in Ivanhoe*

I live in metro Melbourne and prefer to attend classes in Kew

I live in metro Melbourne and prefer to attend classes in Moorabbin**

I live in metro Sydney and prefer attend be attending classes in Sydney

I live outside of metro Melbourne and Sydney and prefer to attend Online

I live in metro Melbourne or Sydney to and prefer to study Online.

Please Select your 2nd Preference Workshop Location

I live in metro Melbourne and prefer to attend classes in Ivanhoe*

I live in metro Melbourne and prefer to attend classes in Kew

I live in metro Melbourne and prefer to attend classes in Moorabbin**

I live in metro Sydney and prefer be classes in Sydney

I live outside of metro Melbourne and Sydney and prefer to attend Online

I live in metro Melbourne or Sydney to and prefer to study Online.

Do you prefer to study face-to-face or Online?

Face-to-Face

Online

Applicants for the Master of Psychology (Clinical), Master of Psychology (Sport & Exercise), and Doctorate of Psychology (Sport & Exercise, Clinical) who are based in regional or rural Australia may be required to travel greater distances or make additional arrangements to attend placement opportunities.

I acknowledge and agree to the placement conditions outlined above.

I am only applying for the Master of Professional Psychology Program and will be completing my practicum unit via Telehealth.

Section H: Course Preference

If you are applying for multiple courses, what is your first preference?

If you are applying for multiple courses, what is your second preference?

Have you applied for ISN Psychology before?

Yes

If yes, when did you submit your most recent application?

Section I: Declaration

By submitting this form I agree to the terms outlined below in support of my application for enrolment in an ISN Psychology course.

I agree to provide ISN Psychology with all relevant documentation required to review and finalise my application. I declare that I have original documents of all copies supplied digitally and will produce these documents on request by ISN Psychology for verification. I give ISN Psychology authorisation to request further documentation in relation to my academic record and enrolment from other educational institutions and, where relevant, the Australian Psychological Society (APS) as a recognised educational qualifications assessment body.

I understand that personal information relating to degree choice contained in these forms and future enrolment data, should I receive an offer, will be provided to State and Commonwealth agencies in accordance with ISN Psychology's reporting requirements as a higher education provider accredited under the Higher Education Standards Framework 2021 regulated by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) and research organisations such as Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) to gather student satisfaction and graduate outcome data.

I understand that by submitting this form I agree to abide by the provisions stipulated in ISN Psychology’s Policies, as amended from time to time, and understand that this document can be accessed on the ISN website for future reference.

I understand that I am responsible for checking and ensuring I am able to pay for the fees detailed on the ISN website.

I agree that I have reviewed and understand the inherent requirements needed for the course I am applying for and understand that I can speak to an ISN Psychology administration officer should I require further clarification about these requirements and how they may apply.

I understand that I must maintain a valid AHPRA registration, Police Check, Working With Children Check, Indemnity Insurance, Immunisation Declaration and Influenza vaccination for the duration of my program. I am responsible for ensuring these documents are provided and renewed by the due dates outlined in the Welcome Pack.

I understand that I may be required to travel in person to designated venues to participate in assessments and workshops conducted by ISN Psychology to uphold academic integrity.

I acknowledge that while ISN will endeavour to secure a placement that is accessible, this may not be possible for students residing in remote or regional locations, and I may be required to travel or relocate temporarily at my own cost to fulfil placement obligations.

I declare that all details provided on these forms are true and correct. I understand that ISN Psychology reserves the right to reverse a decision of admission should information contained in the application form be identified as false or misleading.

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