The University of Melbourne

Master of Psychology - Clinical Psychology

The University of Melbourne

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 specialisation.

Designed for

Applicants who wish to qualify to practice as psychologists

Structure

This course consists of coursework, placement and a minor research thesis of 6000-10,000 words. Coursework consists of 14 classroom-based subjects taken over the two years of the course, and 125 days of placement, 30 of which are in the first year.

Subjects

  • Psychology

Standard entry requirements

  • Within the last 10 years, 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 of at least H2A (75%) or equivalent
  • AndPersonal statement (no more than 500 words) which outlines why you wish to be considered for the course and your relevant skills. While relevant work/volunteer experience is not a course entry requirement, applicants who have undertaken relevant work/volunteer experience may wish to include this as part of their personal statement.

Recognition

Australian Psychology Accreditation Council

Study pathways

Students can continue on to complete a research Doctorate in Philosophy (PhD).

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
Parkville Domestic: $64,681
International: $107,715
No
  • Full-time : 2 years

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