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Master of Psychology (Clinical)

Program summary

Program title: Master of Psychology (Clinical)
Award abbreviation:
MPsych(Clin)
Degree type: coursework
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Commence: Semester 1 only
Applications close: Friday 30 September 2011, for study commencing in 2012
Fee type 2011: Commonwealth supported places, postgraduate coursework places, international fee-paying places
Total courses: 16
Program code: AR703
CRICOS code: 070701B

Highlights
  • Gain Associate Membership of the Australian Psychological Society’s College of Clinical Psychologists
  • Undertake supervised practicum placements in a range of settings
  • Extend your knowledge and research a topic of interest

Gain registration to practice as a clinical psychologist.

The Master of Psychology (Clinical) trains psychology graduates in clinical psychology to meet the requirements for registration to practise as clinical psychologists.

The program has three major components—coursework in professional and clinical psychology, supervised practicum placements, and a research project and thesis. Coursework delivery is via a combination of lectures, seminars, practical exercises, written assignments, and skills demonstration and practice.

Practicum placements involve you working as a provisional clinical psychologist, under appropriate supervision, in a range of settings beginning in the University’s Psychology Clinic. Your work is assessed through written reports, case presentations, professional portfolios and observation by supervisors and the course coordinator.

The research project involves a review of relevant literature leading to a research question, design and conduct of an appropriate study, data collection and analysis, and preparation of a thesis consisting of the literature review and a report of the research study. The thesis is assessed by independent examination.

Accreditation

Accredited by The Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and approved by The Australian Psychological Society (APS) College of Clinical Psychologists as a fifth and sixth year program in Psychology, graduates of the Master of Psychology (Clinical) are eligible to apply to the Psychologists Board of Australia (PBA) for full registration.

Professional recognition

Graduates are eligible for Associate Membership of the Australian Psychological Society’s College of Clinical Psychologists.

Admission requirements

The entry requirements for admission to the Master of Psychology (Clinical) are:

  1. Successful completion of an APAC accredited four-year degree or fourth year in Psychology.
  2. Normally a minimum GPA of 6.0 in fourth year Psychology units or demonstrated equivalent experience in the successful practice of the profession.
  3. Applicants must have general registration or be eligible for provisional registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia.
  4. Offer of a quota place.

The selection process involves an interview with clinical members of the discipline of Psychology. International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.

Study Plan

This Study Plan is valid from Study Period 1, 2011.

For students who commenced study in this program prior to Study Period 1, 2011:

  • Find the Student Handbook for the semester in which you commenced.
  • Select the program in which you are enrolled.
  • Scroll down to your relevant Program Structure.
Program requirements and notes
  • Students are required to successfully complete the 16 required courses as listed below.
  • Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
  • This program consists of the three major required components, as follows:
    • 50 percent coursework (8 courses)
    • 25 percent research project and thesis (4 courses), and
    • 25 percent Practicum placements (4 courses).
  • Students will undertake a minimum of 1,000 hours of practicum placement in total across the 4 practicum placement courses.
  • Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
  • Program structure
    Year 1

    Required courses: (8)

    CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
    PSY700 Sport and Event Marketing
    PSY701 Crisis and Issues Management
    PSY702 Advertising Campaigns
    PSY703 International Communication
    PSY704 Public Relations Events Project
    PSY705 Internship/Research Project (Professional Communication)
    PSY706 Consumer Behaviour
    PSY707 Communication and Thought
    Year 2

    Required courses: (8)

    CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
    PSY750 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
    PSY751 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
    PSY752 Communication Theory and Practice
    PSY753 Introduction to Creative Writing
    PSY754 Public Relations Strategies and Tactics
    PSY755 Introduction to Journalism
    PSY756 Introduction to Creative Advertising
    PSY757 Reality Bites: An Exploration of Non-Fiction

    TOTAL UNITS 192

    Enquiries 

    Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
    Tel: +61 7 5430 1259

    Program Leader
    Professor Mary Katsikitis
    Tel: +61 7 5456 5034
    Email: mkatsiki@usc.edu.au

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