Master of Psychology (Clinical)
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    Master of Psychology (Clinical)

    University of Adelaide
    University of Adelaide
    Australia
    Australia, Adelaide
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    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 52,200 / year(s)
    Master of Psychology (Clinical)

    About

    The Master of Psychology (Clinical) is for those who wish to make a meaningful impact as a registered psychologist.

    Developed with insights from practitioners, academics and students, this degree is current and highly relevant. You’ll gain a deep understanding of both established best practices and the latest advancements in the field. You’ll also engage with research, exploring how it shapes and enhances clinical practice.

    Learn how to conduct comprehensive assessments to develop an understanding of the psychological, environmental, social and cultural factors contributing to how your client presents. Design and implement personalised treatment plans using evidence-based therapies tailored to each client’s unique needs.

    Guided by experienced clinical psychologists, you’ll have the chance to apply your skills across clinical placements. Here, you’ll contribute to comprehensive assessment and therapeutic services to adults, children, and families across a range of contexts, while gaining the skills and confidence to excel in your future career.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

    • A completed four-year psychology honours degree with at least an upper second class or equivalent overall mark, or an equivalent degree that is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council; AND
    • Undertake the Casper Situational Judgement Test (CSJT); AND
    • Provide two referee reports via the HODSPA – VTAC reference portal system; AND
    • Attend an interview, if invited.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 65
    • IELTSMin 7
    • TOEFLMin 94

    English Program Requirements

    IELTS Overall 7 | IELTS Reading 7 | IELTS Listening 7 | IELTS Speaking 7 | IELTS Writing 7

    Career

    Career outcomes

    The Master of Psychology (Clinical) prepares you to become a highly skilled and empathetic psychologist. You might support a client who has experienced trauma to help them process their experiences and rebuild their life. You could provide therapy to a family with a teenager facing mental health challenges, helping create a supportive family environment that encourages healing and resilience. Perhaps you’ll assist clients through major life transitions, providing a safe space for them to explore their emotions and move forward with acceptance and hope. Perhaps you will conduct psychoeducational and social-emotional assessments to support students to thrive in their academic development. You could also contribute to the field by researching new therapeutic approaches or underlying causes of mental health disorders. 

    With a degree in clinical psychology, you’ll be well prepared for various roles, including:  

    • Psychologist 
    • Clinical psychologist 
    • Clinical psychology researcher 

    Industry trends 

    According to the National Study of Mental Health and Wellbeing, 2020–2022, two in five Australians aged 16 to 85 have experienced a mental health disorder at some point in their lives. It also highlighted that around 4.3 million Australians were affected by mental health issues in the 12 months leading up to the survey’s release in 2022. This underscores the urgent need for skilled clinical psychologists to address the growing demand for mental health support in Australia. 

    The Australian Government’s National Skills Commission has identified psychology as an area with significant shortfall of qualified professionals, and data from employment website SEEK predicts a 20% increase in job prospects for psychologists over the next five years. With your degree in clinical psychology from Adelaide University, you’ll play a crucial role in addressing our society’s escalating mental health challenges.   

    Accreditation

    This program is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). It provides graduates with the tertiary-level education required to be eligible for general registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. Graduates may also choose to undertake a supervised registrar program, where upon successful completion they can gain endorsement by the Psychology Board of Australia as a Clinical Psychologist. 

    Fee Information

    Master of Psychology (Clinical)
    University of Adelaide
    University of Adelaide
    Australia

    Australia, Adelaide

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