COURSE INFORMATION

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I69 Master of Psychology

The Master of Psychology is a two-year Higher Degree by coursework.  In addition to completing a research thesis, students complete coursework and professional placements in clinical psychology.  The course prepares students for professional practice in clinical psychology (assessment and treatment of psychological disorders).  
 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

An Honours level 2A or equivalent in an accredited fourth year course in psychology is normally required for admission into the Master of Psychology.  Admission into the program is competitive and work experience is an advantage.

 

International students are required to have an Academic IELTS overall score of 7.0, with no individual band less than 6.5.

 
 
SPECIAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

To meet APAC accreditation requirements, applicants for admission to the course are required to submit:

  • A curriculum vitae
  • A covering letter
  • 2 references submitted independently of the student's application

 

Interview:

Short-listed candidates will participate in a selection interview, either face to face or via teleconference.

 

(APAC Accreditation Standards, page 55)
 
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Joondalup Campus.
 
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
 
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following mode of delivery - On-campus.
 
COURSE STRUCTURE

Course structure set out below.
 
YEAR ONE - SEMESTER 1
PSY5196 Professional Issues in Psychology 20 
PSY5197 Psychological Assessment 15
PSY5198 Clinical Psychology 1 15
PSY5330 Clinical Practicum 1 20 
 
The unit PSY5330 is a full year unit which students will continue in year 1, semester 2.
 
YEAR ONE - SEMESTER 2
PSY5200 Research Preparation 20 
PSY5201 Clinical Psychology 2 15
PSY5202 Clinical Psychology 3 15
 
YEAR TWO - SEMESTER 1
PSY6241 Research Project 1 20 
PSY6242 Practicum 2 20 
PSY6244 Family Psychology 10 
PSY6247 Rehabilitation and Management of Special Populations 10 
 
YEAR TWO - SEMESTER 2
PSY6245 Research Project 2 20 
PSY6246 Practicum 3 20 
PSY6243 Health Psychology 10 
PSY6248 Group-based Psychotherapy Skills 10 
 
 
 
 
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity

Last Updated - Higher Education: 15/03/2014 VET: 14/05/2014