Master of Psychology (Clinical)

Degree Level Postgraduate

Years

Australian students

Start Date
January

Campus
Magill

Duration
2 year(s) full-time

Program Code
MMCL

SATAC Code
4CM231 (Internal)

Study as
Full-time or part-time

Mode
On-campus

Fees
Commonwealth Supported

Entry requirements

Applicants must have completed a four-year psychology honours degree with at least an upper second class or equivalent overall mark, or an equivalent degree that is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council.

Selection for the Master of Psychology (Clinical) is highly competitive, and applicants will be required to supply a CV, a written statement and two confidential referee reports so that prior professional experience and acquired skills can be considered in the ranking process. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview.

Successful applicants will be required to obtain provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia before they can enrol. Please see the Psychology Board (AHPRA) website for more information about provisional registration. Please consider the fees and eligibility requirements associated with provisional registration before applying for this program.

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Aim

The Master of Psychology (Clinical) degree aims to train and qualify individuals who apply an advanced body of knowledge in a range of contexts for professional practice and as a pathway for further professional development leading to endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist.

Content & Structure

Graduates of the Master of Psychology (Clinical) degree will have a body of knowledge that includes the extended understanding of recent developments in clinical psychology and its professional practice and the knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to clinical psychology.

Graduates of the degree will have cognitive skills to demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge, to reflect critically on psychological theory, and professional practice in clinical psychology; communication and technical research skills to justify and interpret theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions to specialist and non-specialist audience.

The students will complete 72 units of study comprising 40.5 units of coursework, 13.5 units of research and 18 units of clinic practice and professional placements.

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What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Study Period 2
Advanced Clinical Psychology Ethics and Professional Issues	BEHL 6006	4.5
Clinical Skills	BEHL 5094	4.5
Basic Psychology Clinic Practice	BEHL 5087	4.5
Adult Psychopathology	BEHL 5093	4.5
Study Period 3
Adult Psychological Assessment	BEHL 5085	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Study Period 5
Advanced Psychology Clinic Practice	BEHL 5086	4.5
Child and Adolescent Psychological Assessment	BEHL 5088	4.5
Child and Adolescent Psychopathology and Interventions	BEHL 5089	4.5
Study Period 6
Specialised Interventions	BEHL 5091	4.5
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Study Period 2
Clinical Psychology Research Project A	BEHL 6012	4.5
Health Psychology, Behavioural Medicine and Psychopharmacology	BEHL 6011	4.5
External Clinical Psychology Practicum 1	BEHL 6009	4.5
Second Semester Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Study Period 5
Multicultural and Indigenous Responsiveness in Clinical Psychology	BEHL 6013	4.5
Clinical Psychology Research Project B	BEHL 6008	9
External Clinical Psychology Practicum 2	BEHL 6010	4.5

Rules & notes

Rules

1. Students will be required to obtain relevant criminal history checks and screenings for working with vulnerable people, and will need to complete training for identifying and reporting child abuse and neglect. Dependent on placement requirements, students may also be required to have appropriate immunisation and health check screenings.

Professional accreditation and recognition

This program is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council. On completion of the program graduates will have met the academic requirements for membership of the Australian Psychological Society and Associate Membership of the College of Clinical Psychologists within that Society. Graduates of the program are eligible for registration as psychologists with the Psychology Board of Australia.