Master of Clinical Psychology
La Trobe University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00115M
Youll learn practical skills and knowledge essential for a career in professional clinical psychology. The curriculum covers areas such as cognitive behavioural therapy, child and adolescent mental health, psychopathology, counselling skills, psychological assessment and treatment, and advanced psychotherapy process skills. Youll also explore the ethical and professional issues associated with work in this field, and develop skills in writing professional-standard assessment reports suitable for a range of referral agencies or contexts. During your clinical placement practicum, youll perform clinic intake assessments and conduct case work with clients including face-to-face assessment and intervention with adults and children.
Structure
Total of 240 Credit Points
Subjects
- LTU0AIM Academic Integrity Module
- PSY5NBC Assessment And Treatment Of Children And Adolescents
- PSY5PCA Clinical Practicum A
- PSY5PCB Clinical Practicum B
- PSY5001 Ethics And Skills For Professional Practice
- PSY5COG Foundation Skills In Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- PSY5PAX Psychological Assessment
- PSY5PPY Psychopathology
- PSY5RMA Research Masters A
- PSY5002 Advanced Process Skills
- PSY5003 Advanced Research Methods
- PSY5ATD Assessment And Treatment Of Major Disorders
- PSY5HMP Health And Mental Health Practice
- PSY5005 Advanced Clinical Practicum A
- PSY5006 Advanced Clinical Practicum B
Standard entry requirements
- Postgraduate: Prerequisites - Course specific requirements - APAC-accredited fourth-year psychology program.
- Postgraduate: Prerequisites - Course specific requirements - APAC-Accredited H2A in Honours year
- Postgraduate: Prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Applicants must have completed their degree within the last 10 years.
- Postgraduate: Prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Specialisation - compulsory: Psychology
- Postgraduate: Prerequisites - Course specific requirements - WAM - Weighted Average Mark (WAM) 75%
- International: IELTS - 7.0 < 7.0 - 7.0 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 7.0.
- Note: This course may be subject to alternative or extra entry requirements depending on your life circumstances and/or work experience. For the complete entry requirements, please search for your course on the La Trobe website: latrobe.edu.au/courses
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Melbourne (Bundoora) | Domestic: $70,000 International: $80,000 | No |
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