Master of Psychology (Clinical) 24 months Postgraduate Programme By The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Main Subject Area

PsychologyMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Blended

The Master of Psychology (Clinical) has a theoretical orientation towards experimental empiricism and a scientist-practitioner model for clinical training. There is an emphasis on cognitive-behavioural approaches to the understanding and management of clinical programs. Your learning in this two-year degree will focus on adult, adolescent and child clinical psychology as well as neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation. In addition to the coursework you will complete a research thesis, in the form of a scholarly journal article, on a topic relevant to clinical or abnormal psychology.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Blended

The Master of Psychology (Clinical) has a theoretical orientation towards experimental empiricism and a scientist-practitioner model for clinical training. There is an emphasis on cognitive-behavioural approaches to the understanding and management of clinical programs. Your learning in this two-year degree will focus on adult, adolescent and child clinical psychology as well as neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation. In addition to the coursework you will complete a research thesis, in the form of a scholarly journal article, on a topic relevant to clinical or abnormal psychology.

Admission Requirements

90+
64+
176+
6.5+

The minimum academic eligibility requirement is completion of a four-year APAC-accredited sequence in psychology, including a major research thesis/project, with Honours Class 1 (85%), or international equivalent. Qualifications must have been completed within the last 10 years (exceptions may be possible in limited circumstances).

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. Please note you must have your qualification assessed before you apply.

As the number of places available each year is limited, entry into this program is competitive. Selection is based on academic qualifications, two referee reports and performance at an interview. Only shortlisted applicants will be invited to participate in an interview - remote participation may be permitted in limited circumstances.

2 Years
Feb

Domestic
13,000 AUD

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