Master of Clinical Psychology

at Curtin University

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.

Entry requirements

An APAC-accredited professional competencies (level 3) qualification. For example, Curtin's Master of Psychology (Professional) or equivalent. Entry is competitive and shortlisted candidates will be interviewed.

You will be required to provide supplementary information with your application.

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System) Overall band score-7.0

International student indicative fees
 

• Total indicative course fee-$37,764*
• Indicative year 1 fee-$37,764*

Careers:    
 

• Psychologist

Industries:    
 

• Clinical and mental health services
• Education and training
• Social assistance