The University of Melbourne

Master of Psychology - Clinical Psychology/ Doctor of Philosophy

The University of Melbourne

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

The Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology)/Doctor of Philosophy 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

The MPsych/PhD combines the thesis requirements of the PhD degree with the coursework and placement components of the Master of Psychology degree. It normally requires four years of full-time study.

Subjects

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

Standard entry requirements

  • An Australian Psychological 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, with a weighted average mark of at least H2A (75%), or equivalent and
  • An interview and
  • A personal statement and
  • Nomination of three referees.

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
Parkville International: $259,897 No
  • Full-time : 4 years
Parkville No
  • Full-time : 4 years

Fee comments

Campuses: Parkville.

This course is also for domestics please contact University of Melbourne for more informations about tuition fees

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