Master of Psychology (Counselling Psychology) 24 months Postgraduate Programme By The University of Queensland |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

48,160 AUDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

30 Sep, 2024Application Deadline

Programme overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Deepen your knowledge in a chosen area of specialisation and gain the practical training needed for a rewarding career as a practising psychologist.

This 2-year full-time program will equip you with core professional skills and knowledge required to practise competently as a psychologist. You may choose to specialise in counselling psychology, health psychology or sport and exercise psychology.

By undertaking this program, you'll develop core professional competencies, including skills in counselling, behaviour change and psychological assessment. You'll also understand the ethical issues and professional standards relevant to the practice of psychology. 

You'll complete a range of advanced coursework in your chosen specialisation, an applied psychology research project supervised by highly trained staff, and specialist and generalist placements.

You'll undertake 1000 hours of supervised clinical placements in a range of organisations, including community service, government, hospitals, healthcare providers and private practice.

The program is recognised by the Psychology Board of Australia as providing suitable training towards eligibility for general registration as a psychologist. This program has full accreditation with the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Deepen your knowledge in a chosen area of specialisation and gain the practical training needed for a rewarding career as a practising psychologist.

This 2-year full-time program will equip you with core professional skills and knowledge required to practise competently as a psychologist. You may choose to specialise in counselling psychology, health psychology or sport and exercise psychology.

By undertaking this program, you'll develop core professional competencies, including skills in counselling, behaviour change and psychological assessment. You'll also understand the ethical issues and professional standards relevant to the practice of psychology. 

You'll complete a range of advanced coursework in your chosen specialisation, an applied psychology research project supervised by highly trained staff, and specialist and generalist placements.

You'll undertake 1000 hours of supervised clinical placements in a range of organisations, including community service, government, hospitals, healthcare providers and private practice.

The program is recognised by the Psychology Board of Australia as providing suitable training towards eligibility for general registration as a psychologist. This program has full accreditation with the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council.

Admission Requirements

100+
7+
72+
5.65+

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

An approved 4-year bachelor degree in psychology (I or IIA honours) or equivalent 4-year APAC-accredited program. Applicants must be eligible for provisional or if applicable, full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia. Applicants with non-Australian degrees must have their qualifications assessed by the APS.

Applicants with non-Australian degrees must have their qualifications assessed by the APS.

30 Sep 2024
2 Years
Feb

Domestic
5,050 AUD
International
48,160 AUD

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