Master of Psychology (Clinical)
The fifth and sixth year sequence of your professional training.
Master of Psychology (Clinical)
National CRICOS Course Code
074848F
Course length
2 years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Fees
AQF
9
Intake & start dates
Mon 4 Feb 2019
Understand behaviour. Lead a successful career in professional psychology.
You’re ready to make your mark and help change people’s lives for the better. Our Master of Psychology (Clinical) continues your deep understanding of human behaviour and mental health. This is the fifth and sixth year sequence of professional training in psychology for your general registration as a psychologist in Australia.
The course includes coursework and independent research leading to a thesis and practical placement. It also has a minimum 1,000 hours of practical skills and training at our on-campus clinic and external locations.
This course is accredited without conditions by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).
Structure
14
UNITS
What you'll learn
Expertise in human behaviour forms the foundation of all our courses including our Master of Psychology (Clinical).
Our Master of Psychology (Clinical) areas of study include:
- Counselling, Communication and Culture
- Psychology, Health and Wellbeing
- Psychological Assessment for Professional Psychology
See the complete course guide here.
Before Applying
Chat to one of our ACAP course advisors to make sure you’re picking the right course for your goals. Think about funding options, and whether full-time or part-time study suits your commitments. We’ve also got some entry requirements and practical components to complete.
Feel free to get in touch with us
1800 061 199
Meet one of the following criteria:
- Successful completion of a four year sequence in psychology accredited with the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council within the last 10 years, with a minimum grade of second class Honours (2A) AND be eligible for registration with the Psychology Board of Australia as a provisional psychologist (which requires you to meet all the requirements for registration),
or
- Currently registered as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia and meet the Board's Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements.
International students: Please note that as part of the registration requirements you must meet the Psychology Board of Australia (PBA) "English language skills registration standards". These standards require the demonstration of English language competency in one of a number of specified equivalent ways. Academic IELTS minimum overall band of 6.5 with no individual band below 6.0 completed in the last two years (or equivalent).
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by ACAP as equivalent to Australian qualifications.
The accrediting body may have additional requirements, including minimum English language, to meet professional accreditation standards. For more information on meeting those requirements visit psychologycouncil.org.au
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