Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology)
The Cairnmillar Institute
Type of institution: Higher Education Institutions
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 03530E
The Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology) program prepares students for professional practice and undertaking a Psychology Board of Australia approved registrar program, leading to endorsement as a clinical psychologist. Clinical psychology focuses on the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of complex clinical disorders across the life span. Students will develop advanced knowledge, skills and experience in psychopathology, assessment and therapeutic interventions.
Structure
This program consists of 200 credit points. Students undertake a total of 15 units of study consisting of eight coursework units (100 credit points), four placement units (50 credit points) and three research units (50 credit points).
Subjects
- CLN503 Professional Practice and Professional Ethics
- CLN551 Research Project A
- CLN502 Psychological Assessment, Diagnostic Testing and Interview Competencies
- CLN501 Cognitive-Behavioural Processes and Interventions
- CLN552 Research Project B
- CLN504 Child and Adolescent Psychopathology and Intervention
- CLN603 Interpersonal Processes & Therapeutic Practices
- CLN653 Research Project C
- CLN662 Supervised Clinical Placement C
- CLN602 Adult Psychopathology and Intervention
- CLN604 Psychodynamic Therapy
- CLN663 Supervised Clinical Placement D
- CLN654 Research Project D
- CLN601 Health Psychology?
Standard entry requirements
- Applicants to this program must have successfully completed a four year, or three plus fourth year, APAC accredited sequence in psychology within the last ten years, obtaining a minimum weighted average mark of 75 (upper second-class Honours) overall.
- Applicants must also be eligible for provisional registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia.
- An order-of-merit for entry will be prepared, taking into account (a) academic record, (b) previous work experience and training, (c) academic and professional referee reports and (d) admissions interview.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Hawthorn East | International: $92,841 | No |
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