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Universities Australia University of Canberra Courses Master of Clinical Psychology

Master of Clinical Psychology
at University of Canberra

Canberra, Australia

Tuition Fee AU$ 42,200
Country Rank#30
Duration24 Months
Score IELTS: 7

Program Overview

The gateway to your career as a clinical psychologist

Welcome to the UC Master of Clinical Psychology course, an intensive two-year academic journey that will provide you with rigorous professional training and equip you with the skills and knowledge to become a registered clinical psychologist.

Through a mix of advanced coursework, supervised practicum placements, and a research project on a topic of clinical relevance, you will acquire in-depth assessment, evaluation, and intervention skills readying you to work as a practicing psychologist.

On enrolment, you will be registered as a provisional psychologist and then go on to complete up to 1000 hours of supervised practical placements. The first two placements will be in the University’s student-led Health Clinic, where you will gain exposure to inter-professional practice with additional training opportunities occurring in workplace settings, always under the support and supervision of experienced academic mentors.

Study a Master of Clinical Psychology at UC and you will:

use your knowledge of psychology and mental health to critically assess, diagnose, develop case formulations, treat and prevent psychological problems and mental health issues across the lifespan
understand your profession concerning the unique role of clinical psychologists in providing evidence-based psychological services, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, research and consultancy services across diverse settings
understand psychopathology, psychopharmacology and psychological medicine, and neurological issues relevant to mental health presentations, diagnostic systems, health psychology and behavioural medicine
transform research and evaluation findings into policy, applied knowledge, and improved treatments
provide competent expert oral and written reports to various stakeholders on psychological matters for health, medical, medico-legal, and forensic purposes
competently work within a cross-cultural context
practice with children, adolescents, adults and older persons in a manner relevant to Clinical Psychology
conduct high-level advanced independent research on a topic of clinical relevance.

Work Integrated Learning

During this course, you will undertake four practical placements, totaling 1000 hours. The first two placements will be in the student-led clinic on campus and take place in a range of different settings, including working with children, adolescents, adults, and older people, and in a variety of organisations. In each situation, you will develop your competencies as a clinical psychologist by working with clients under supervision.

Course Content
Year 1

Semester 1
- Adult Psychopathology, Assessment, and Treatment
- Child and Adolescent Psychopathology, Assessment, and Treatment
- Practicum Placement 1
Semester 2
- Postgraduate Psychology Research Project 1
- Practicum Placement 2
Trimester 1
- Introduction to Assessment and Intervention
- Professional Psychological Practice
Winter Term
- Psychological Assessment Across the Lifespan
Year 2

Semester 1
- Advanced Assessment and Intervention A
- Postgraduate Psychology Research Project 2
- Practicum Placement 3
Semester 2
- Health Psychology for Clinicians
- Postgraduate Psychology Research Project 3
- Practicum Placement 4
Winter Term
- Advanced Assessment and Intervention B
Entry Requirement
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
- Completion of a four-year APAC accredited sequence in psychology, typically an honours degree, within the last 10 years with a minimum GPA of 75%; and
- Be eligible for, or hold, provisional registration as a psychologist with AHPRA
Applicants must also provide:
- a current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- proof of eligibility for registration as a provisional psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia, and
- two referee reports submitted through the Australian Psychology Postgraduate Program Reference Request System
Shortlisted applicants (domestic and international) will be required to attend an interview in which their suitability for clinical practice will be assessed. In person interviews are preferred, but in the event that this is not possible, video link can be used. Applicants are expected to attend the interview, whether in person or video link, at the date and time offered to them, no alternative arrangements or exceptions will be made.

NOTE

Above requirements are the minimum standard and not negotiable. Entry is competitive and places limited. Shortlisting for interview is determined against the applicant's academically ranked place in the applicant list, and the referee reports. The thresholds for interview considerations vary each year in response to characteristics of the applicant pool. It is emphasised that meeting the minimum entrance requirements does not of itself guarantee an interview. Please note that it is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that UAC and UC have the correct and most current information against which applications are assessed.

English language requirements

There are non-standard English language requirements for this course. To be eligible you must have an overall IELTS Academic score (or equivalent) of 7.0, with no band score below 7.0.
Fees & Scholarships
For International Students
$42,200
Career Prospect
Career opportunities for Clinical Psychologists are considerable, and UC graduates are in high demand across a wide range of services within the public and private sectors. For example:
- Private practice supporting members of the public
- Health departments, hospitals, and community practices
- National, state or local government or non-government organisations
- Welfare agencies, educational institutions, defense, justice and community services.

Cost Of Studying At University of Canberra

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Master of Clinical Psychology at University of Canberra