Master of Psychology - Clinical Psychology

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00116K

The clinical psychology program at the University of Melbourne began in the early 1970s.The Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology) program enjoys an excellent reputation as one of the premier clinical psychology programs in the country. The program aims to produce graduates with a strong knowledge base in psychopathology, combined with a high level of skill and acumen in culturally responsive assessment and treatment of psychological conditions that can present across the lifespan. Therapeutic skills are taught primarily within a broad cognitive-behavioural framework within didactic, individual and group-based clinical contexts. The course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), providing the required sequence of subjects for graduates wishing to attain generalist registration as a psychologist in Australia as well as competency in knowledge and skills relevant to the clinical psychology specialization.

Structure

This course consists of coursework, placement and a minor research thesis (6,000 to 10,000 words).

Subjects

• Literature Review
• Clinical Placement 1
• Basic Interventions
• Individual and Cultural Diversity
• Child Psychopathology
• Graduate Research Methods
• Principles of Psychological Assessment
• Adult Psychopathology
• Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy
• Introduction to Assessment and Diagnosis
• Advanced Psychopathology
• Ethics and Professional Issues
• Core Skills in Psychological Practice
• Clinical Placement 2
• Clinical Placement 3
• Advanced Psychological Practice 2
• Advanced Psychological Practice 1
• Mental Health Issues Across the Lifespan
• Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings
• Thesis (Masters/coursework) Part 1
• Thesis (Masters/coursework) Part 2

Standard entry requirements

To be considered for entry into this course, you must, within the last 10 years, have completed an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited four-year undergraduate sequence in psychology (namely, a three-year major in psychology as part of an undergraduate degree, plus a fourth year honours specialisation in psychology or equivalent) with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least H2A (75%) (or equivalent).

Study information

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