Master of Clinical Psychology
Master of Clinical Psychology
In Australia, you’ll need to complete six years of education and training to practise as a registered psychologist – four years at undergraduate level and two at postgraduate level This master degree is the sixth and final year of your study. It provides specialist knowledge in clinical psychology – one…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
In Australia, you’ll need to complete six years of education and training to practise as a registered psychologist – four years at undergraduate level and two at postgraduate level
This master degree is the sixth and final year of your study. It provides specialist knowledge in clinical psychology – one of the nine areas of practice approved by the Psychology Board of Australia.
Clinical psychologists assess psychological disorders in individuals, groups and families, and administer programs of treatment. This course raises your competency in this area, giving you advanced understanding of mental health and physical health, and the opportunity to put theory into practice across two clinical placements.
You’ll examine complex psychological disorders in adults, children and youth, including their cause, assessment, diagnosis and treatment. You’ll also develop your professional skills in managing complex ethical and professional issues, working with the public and handling conflict situations.
Over two 50-day clinical placements, you’ll build and apply your skills in a real-world setting, practising core clinical skills such as assessment, case conceptualisation and treatment under the supervision of a registered clinical psychologist.
You’ll also undertake an independent research project, planning and conducting research, analysing your data and completing a dissertation.
When you graduate, you can apply for registration as a psychologist within Australia and gain employment in a professional capacity.
What jobs can the Master of Clinical Psychology lead to?
Careers:
Psychologist
Industries:
Clinical and mental health services
Education and training
Social assistance
What you’ll learn
Apply psychology knowledge, principles and practice to achieve client-centered 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
REQUIREMENTS
A bachelor degree or graduate qualification in an unrelated field from a recognised institution OR a Graduate Certificate or Diploma in Journalism (applicants may be eligible for credit for recognised learning).
IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System): Writing – 7.0, Speaking – 7.0, Reading – 7.0, and Listening -7.0; Overall band score: 7.0; TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): 79 Overall; Reading 13 Listening 13 Speaking 18 Writing 21; Pearson Test of English Academic: 58.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Curtin University is Western Australia’s largest and most culturally diverse university with Australia’s third largest international student population. Around 60,000 students from more than 130 countries study a Curtin degree, at locations including Perth, Margaret River, Kalgoorlie, Sydney, Malaysia and Singapore. Our cultural diversity adds a rich and valuable dimension to the campus atmosphere, preparing all graduates to live and work effectively in an increasingly global environment. We offer a range of industry-aligned undergraduate and postgraduate courses in business, humanities, health, engineering and related sciences. We also have a long-standing focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education and culture, supported by our Centre for Aboriginal Studies.Curtin is widely recognised for its practical research that is focused on solving timely, real-world problems. In recent years our research activity has grown significantly, driving our rapid rise up the international university rankings.As a university that never settles, we will continue to develop existing partnerships and establish new ones in areas relevant to our research and teaching.
