Program Overview

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In Australia, you’ll need to complete six years of education and training to practise as a registered psychologist – four years at undergraduate level and two at postgraduate level

This master degree is the sixth and final year of your study. It provides specialist knowledge in clinical psychology – one of the nine areas of practice approved by the Psychology Board of Australia.

Clinical psychologists assess psychological disorders in individuals, groups and families, and administer programs of treatment. This course raises your competency in this area, giving you advanced understanding of mental health and physical health, and the opportunity to put theory into practice across two clinical placements.

You’ll examine complex psychological disorders in adults, children and youth, including their cause, assessment, diagnosis and treatment. You’ll also develop your professional skills in managing complex ethical and professional issues, working with the public and handling conflict situations.

Over two 50-day clinical placements, you’ll build and apply your skills in a real-world setting, practising core clinical skills such as assessment, case conceptualisation and treatment under the supervision of a registered clinical psychologist.

You’ll also undertake an independent research project, planning and conducting research, analysing your data and completing a dissertation.

When you graduate, you can apply for registration as a psychologist within Australia and gain employment in a professional capacity.

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What jobs can the Master of Clinical Psychology lead to?

Careers:

Psychologist

Industries:

Clinical and mental health services

Education and training

Social assistance

Future growth for psychologists: Very strong

joboutlook.gov.au

Oct 2020

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What you'll learn

apply psychology knowledge, principles and practice to achieve client-centered and evidence informed outcomes

generate effective solutions through critical analysis, reflective practice and professional reasoning

critically appraise information and apply it to contemporary psychology theory and practice

communicate effectively and appropriately to ensure positive and effective therapeutic and inter-professional relationships; use relevant documentation and reporting processes including the ethical disclosure of professional information

evaluate and apply appropriate technologies to contemporary psychology practice

develop and apply life-long learning skills to achieve professional competence; engage in research to further develop personal and professional knowledge and skills

comply with APAC standards and practices through integration of local and global perspectives relevant to the field

practice psychology in a culturally responsive and inclusive manner, incorporating perspectives of multiple stake-holders

work in a professional and collaborative manner to meet ethical and legal responsibilities