Master of Psychology

This course will provide you with advanced training in clinical psychology up to the sixth year level through a combination of coursework, practical placements and research.

Clinical psychology
This major will provide you with the knowledge, skills and experience you need to be eligible to start registration towards your future practice as an endorsed clinical psychologist.

You will be trained in evidence-based interventions to assess and manage a range of psychological issues and diagnosed clinical disorders such as anxiety and depression. You will also be trained in individual and group interventions.

This course has an earlier application deadline. Please visit the application deadlines page for further information.

Why study

• Our psychology graduates are highly regarded for the depth of their theoretical and practical knowledge and research skills.
• Our teaching staff all have extensive experience and place importance on excellence in teaching.

Professional recognition

Graduates of this course are eligible to register as psychologists and commence supervision to apply for endorsement as clinical psychologists with the Psychology Board of Australia.

Career information

This course provides access to a wide variety of employment opportunities. Graduates have obtained employment in range of high profile counselling and mental health services and hospitals. Many have attained management or senior roles in these organisations. Other graduates work in private practice where they are eligible to claim rebates for their clients from Medicare and most private health funds.

What you'll learn

• apply psychology knowledge, principles and practice to achieve client-centred and evidence-informed outcomes
• generate effective solutions through critical analysis, reflective practice and professional reasoning
• critically appraise information and apply it to contemporary psychology theory and practice
• communicate effectively and appropriately to ensure positive and effective therapeutic and inter-professional relationships; use relevant documentation and reporting processes including the ethical disclosure of professional information
• evaluate and apply appropriate technologies to contemporary psychology practice
• develop and apply life-long learning skills to achieve professional competence; engage in research to further develop personal and professional knowledge and skills
• comply with APAC standards and practices through integration of local and global perspectives relevant to the field
• practice psychology in a culturally responsive and inclusive manner incorporating perspectives of multiple stake-holders
• work in a professional and collaborative manner to meet ethical and legal responsibilities