Master of Psychology (Clinical) (071878B)

The Master of Psychology (Clinical) continues the student's deep understanding of human behaviour and mental health. This is the fifth and sixth year sequence of professional training in psychology for general registration as a psychologist in Australia.

The aim of the Master of Psychology (Clinical) program is to equip graduates with the knowledge, skills, attributes and competencies to be able to undertake professional practice in a range of clinical settings with diverse client populations.

The Master of Psychology (Clinical) has been developed in alignment with Psychological Sciences’ educational philosophy that aims to provide students with comprehensive evidence-based theoretical and practical learning and with close reference to the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council Rules for Accreditation and Accreditation Standards for Psychology Courses (January 2019 Standards) and the Psychology Board of Australian General Registration Standard.

The course includes coursework and independent research leading to a thesis and practical placement. It also has a minimum 1,000 hours of practical skills and training at our on-campus clinic and external locations.