Master of Clinical Psychology 48 months Postgraduate Programme By Western Sydney University |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 251-300QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

74,560 AUDTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

PsychologyMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Clinical psychologists offer psychological assessment and treatment for a wide range of mental health problems. This course is designed to provide you with training across a host of mental health issues and settings. It will equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to effectively meet the diverse needs of clients. At Western, our mandate is to develop your understanding through coursework, a research project, and 1,000 hours of supervised experience in clinical and other appropriate settings. You will also explore the inner workings of the human mind, be given the knowledge and skills you need to understand dysfunctional behaviour and psychopathology, and learn how to implement effective evidence-based interventions, including cognitive behavioural therapy.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Clinical psychologists offer psychological assessment and treatment for a wide range of mental health problems. This course is designed to provide you with training across a host of mental health issues and settings. It will equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to effectively meet the diverse needs of clients. At Western, our mandate is to develop your understanding through coursework, a research project, and 1,000 hours of supervised experience in clinical and other appropriate settings. You will also explore the inner workings of the human mind, be given the knowledge and skills you need to understand dysfunctional behaviour and psychopathology, and learn how to implement effective evidence-based interventions, including cognitive behavioural therapy.

Admission Requirements

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- Applicants will be subject to competitive selection based on academic excellence and capability for practitioner competence evaluated by interview, external referees’ reports, and consideration of relevant professional experience

- Applicants must:

  • Hold an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited four-year undergraduate Psychology degree with an undergraduate honours level of class 2 upper level (2A or 2.1 Honours) or equivalent
  • Be eligible for provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia
  • Arrange for completion and submission of referees reports; and
  • Attend an interview, by invitation, with the School of Social Sciences and Psychology

- To be considered for admission applicants must have an undergraduate honours level of class 2 upper level (2A or 2.1 Honours) or equivalent and an excellent undergraduate record. An indicative academic achievement based on entry in previous years is a grade point average of 5.5 or higher (counting Year 1 to 3 as 50% and Year 4 as 50%)

- Applicants whose degree was completed more than 10 years prior to the year of entry will not be admitted unless they hold current full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia



4 Years
Jan-2000

Tuition fees

Domestic
62,560 AUD
International
74,560 AUD

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