Master of Psychology (Clinical)
Master of Psychology (Clinical)
Our Master of Psychology (Clinical) provides the knowledge and skills needed to practise as a registered psychologist. Clinical psychologists work with clients with high and low prevalent mental health issues—from anxiety and depression to disability and relationship challenges. What will you do? Benefit from our strong links with a professional…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Our Master of Psychology (Clinical) provides the knowledge and skills needed to practise as a registered psychologist.
Clinical psychologists work with clients with high and low prevalent mental health issues—from anxiety and depression to disability and relationship challenges.
What will you do?
Benefit from our strong links with a professional community of clinical practitioners.
Undertake three clinical placements totalling over 1000 hours.
Enjoy small class sizes and face-to-face teaching.
Hone listening, empathy and interviewing skills.
Network with future employers in mental health and health care settings.
Complete a significant research project in clinical psychology.
Where could it take you?
Upon successful completion, you’ll be eligible to apply for full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia. You’ll be set to find work in a wide variety of public and private settings. To gain clinical endorsement, further postgraduate supervision is required.
Note: Entry to this degree is competitive and strict quotas apply.
Career Readiness
The Master of Psychology (Clinical) prepares graduates for registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (PBA). With additional supervised work experience as prescribed by the PBA, graduates can become clinical psychologists. Clinical psychologists have specialist skills in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of major mental illnesses and psychological problems.
Potential careers
Clinical Psychologist
Degree Structure
This program commences in January of the first year of study. Students enrolled in full-time study will complete seven courses of study and one placement during the first year and two further placements and the research project during the second year. The research thesis is in the form of a literature review and a research article of a specified length.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Adelaide unites and serves those striving to change the world—and themselves—for the better. It’s a place where history is made.Established in 1874, we’re home to over 29,000 students and 3,000 staff, all striving to create progress. For our community. For all. This is a university of outstanding quality—ranked as a top 100 global university—in the heart of the city of Adelaide.We were our country’s first university to welcome female students. The first to teach science and business. Our alumni have won Nobel Prizes, led the nation, and walked in space.
