Master of Clinical Psychology

Overview

• Integrative psychotherapeutic approach that offers a unique flexibility to treat presentations across the lifespan.
• Graduate eligible to apply for registration as a psychologist in Australia.
• Learn to conceptualise and treat clinical presentations including relational psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioural, and systemic narrative therapeutic approaches.
• Gain experience with an internship at our specialised Psychology and Counselling clinic, and with clinical training in external hospitals, community agencies and mental health settings.

Details

The Master of Clinical Psychology builds upon the latest psychotherapy process and outcome research findings and emphasises an integrative psychotherapeutic approach which provides students with a unique flexibility.

Students learn to conceptualise and treat clinical presentations including relational psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioural, and systemic narrative therapeutic approaches. Graduates of this course have the knowledge and competence to tailor their treatments to the individual needs of the client across the lifespan.

Professional recognition

Graduates of the Master of Clinical Psychology are eligible to apply for registration as a psychologist in Australia. The course meets the accreditation requirements of the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), the Australian Psychological Society College of Clinical Psychologists and the Psychologists Board of Australia.

Units

Course structure

The coursework component of this program provides training on how to assess and diagnose clinical presentations. It provides unique training on how to conceptualise and treat a broad range of child and adult clinical presentations from relational psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioural, and systemic narrative therapeutic approaches.

Clinical placements begin in the first semester with an internship spanning the first year. Students complete the internship under intense supervision at the specialised Psychology and Counselling Clinic at QUT’s Kelvin Grove campus. During the internship, students gain experience in assessing and treating a range of clinical cases across the lifespan.

Once students are deemed competent through the internship, they continue their clinical training with external placements in hospitals, community agencies and a variety of child and adult mental health settings.

Entry requirements

Entry to this course is competitive. Applications close on 1 October. To be considered for admission you must have:

• APAC-approved four-year training (or equivalent) from a recognised institution
• minimum grade point average (GPA) of 5 (on a 7-point scale) in the fourth-year program
• two referee reports. Referees are required to comment on your academic and personal suitability and their overall level of support for your application

Applicants are shortlisted in priority order on the basis of their GPAs. Shortlisted applicants are required to attend an interview to assess their interpersonal skills in a clinical context. Admission is based on GPA, interview and referee reports.

Course fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.

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