Master of Psychology (Clinical)

The Master of Psychology (Clinical) degree at ACU is a two year postgraduate course consisting of academic coursework, practical training in assessment, diagnosis and intervention, and completion of a research project. Successful completion of the course allows registration as a general psychologist and upon completion of an additional period of supervised practice, for area of practice endorsement in clinical psychology with The Psychology Board of Australia. Commonwealth Supported Places are available for this course. See the Courses costs section below, under Fees. Watch the postgraduate psychology webinar, hear from our teaching team on the structure and requirements of the courses, the campuses on which they're offered and more importantly, why you should choose ACU if you're seeking a career in psychology. Professional experience Students must complete 1000 hours of practicum placement in clinical settings with at least 400 hours of face-to-face client contact. Work placement During the course, students complete three practicum placements. The first practicum usually occurs in the on-campus training clinic. During this placement students gain experience in assessment, diagnosis and therapy under close individual and group supervision conducted by experienced psychologists. Students must be supervised by a psychologist who is an approved supervisor with the Psychology Board of Australia. During the second year of the course, most students complete two six-month external placements, again under supervision by a fully endorsed Clinical psychologist. Practicum options include placements in health care, community mental health teams, non-governmental and private practice settings. Professional recognition This course is currently accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) Please note that a minimum six-year sequence of education and training in psychology is required for an individual to become eligible for general registration as a psychologist in Australia. Careers Graduates will be well-prepared for work as practitioner psychologists and skilled researchers who work with individuals, families, groups and organisations in a range of