Master of Psychology (Clinical)
Master of Psychology (Clinical)
Overview Gain the knowledge, skills and accreditation required to work as a clinical psychologist in hospitals, community health and other clinical settings. The Master of Psychology (Clinical) program began in 1971. It focuses on adult, adolescent and child clinical psychology as well as neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation. In addition to…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Overview
Gain the knowledge, skills and accreditation required to work as a clinical psychologist in hospitals, community health and other clinical settings.
The Master of Psychology (Clinical) program began in 1971. It focuses on adult, adolescent and child clinical psychology as well as neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation. In addition to coursework, you’ll complete a research thesis, in the form of a scholarly journal article, on a topic relevant to clinical or abnormal psychology.
You’ll develop a broad range of psychological expertise based on academic knowledge, research abilities and clinical skills. Upon completion of the program, you’ll be equipped to diagnose, assess and treat people with psychological issues and disorders.
Future careers
Clinical psychology is an ideal career path for people who enjoy working with and caring for others. At UNSW Science, our graduates demonstrate skills in assessment, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of problems at an individual and group level.
Clinical psychologists?work in a range of settings including:
- counselling centres
- independent or group practices
- hospitals
- clinics
- rehabilitation
- universities and schools.
REQUIREMENTS
The minimum entrance requirement is completion of a four-year APAC-accredited sequence in psychology, including a major research thesis, completed within the last ten years with Honours Class 1 (85%) or equivalent.
Psychology qualifications from overseas must include a major research thesis/project and must be assessed by the Australian Psychological Society (APS) as equivalent to a four-year APAC-accredited sequence in psychology completed in Australia.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS: 7.0 overall (min 7.0 in each subtest); TOEFL IBT (Internet Based): 94 overall (min. 27 in
writing, 24 in reading and listening, 23 in speaking); Pearson (PTE – Academic): 65 overall (min. 65 in each subtest).
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of South Australia is a globally connected and engaged university with industry-informed teaching and research that is inventive and adventurous. Ranked in the world’s top 50 under 50^ and with 100% of assessed research rated at or above world-class*, the University is young, innovative and offers students the chance to gain real-world experience.Focused on life beyond the classroom, the University of South Australia offers a practical approach to teaching and learning. Degrees are designed in partnership with industry, giving students opportunities to gain the latest insights and trends and ensuring they graduate career ready.^Ranked in the World’s Top 50 Under 50 – Ranked #29, 2021 QS Top 50 Universities Aged Under 50 and Ranked #46, 2022 THE Young University Rankings*2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA), 4-digit Fields of Research
