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.

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