Overview
Overview
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.
This can be a physically and mentally challenging course. Please familiarise yourself with the inherent requirements before applying.
What jobs can the Master of Clinical Psychology course lead to?
Careers:
- Psychologist
Industries:
- Clinical and mental health services
- Education and training
- Social assistance
What you'll learn
- apply advanced evidence-based psychological knowledge of the current theories, principles, approaches, and professional practice of clinical psychology
- apply advanced evidence-based psychological knowledge to culturally responsive assessment in the area of clinical psychology
- apply advanced evidence-based psychological knowledge to culturally responsive interventions in the area of clinical psychology
- generate effective solutions to complex problems through critical analysis, reflective practice, and professional reasoning
- communicate at an advanced level to ensure positive and effective therapeutic and interprofessional relationships with relevant stakeholders
- apply knowledge of the system within which clinical psychology is undertaken
- apply knowledge of the requirements of local and global regulatory, ethical, legal, and statutory authorities
- demonstrate competence in the evaluation, application, and dissemination of research, innovation, and innovative technologies in clinical psychology
