Clinical Psychology (Master)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Master of Clinical Psychology
Length
2 years
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
This program prepares students for research and practice in clinical psychology, and provides specialist training for registration as a professional psychologist. Membership of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and eligibility for specialised supervision leading to full membership of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists. In keeping with the scientist-professional training model, it emphasises the application of research, based on developments in psychology knowledge.
Please note: International students cannot undertake studies on overseas exchange in this program.
Course structure
Content comprises 40 per cent coursework, including lectures and seminars, 30 per cent practical placements, and a research project worth 30 per cent, written up as a literature review and research paper.
Contact hours
About 20 contact hours a week (average)
Subject details
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
24 230
Scholarships
A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduatesAdditional costs (AUD)
Annual fee for Provisional Psychologist registration (A$390, subject to change).
Selection
IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 7.0 with no individual band score less than 7.0. Please note the Psychology Board of Australia only accepts IELTS results for English language requirements.
Academic entry requirements
Applicants should have:
- At least a B-Grade average (70 per cent or above) in an Australian Bachelor's degree with a major in psychology, or approved international equivalent as assessed by the Australian Psychological Society;
- Completed a fourth year in psychology including a major thesis component with at least a high B-Grade average (75 per cent or above) or approved international equivalent as assessed by the Australian Psychological Society;
- Experience in volunteer work, or work related to psychology;
- Two academic referee reports (as set out in the proforma, see below); and
- Two professional referee reports (as set out in the proforma, see below).
Contact the School of Psychological Science on (+61 3) 9479 1984 for copies of the referee proforma. They can also be accessed at www.latrobe.edu.au/international/apply/how-to/supplementary-admissions-forms
Applications are ranked on the basis of academic and professional suitability for selection by interview.
Extra requirements
Before submitting an application, candidates with international qualifications need to have their academic achievements assessed by the Australian Psychological Society. For further details, visit www.psychology.org.au/study/assess_qualifications
Semester starts
Semester 1 (February)
Industry experience
The following types of industry experience are available in this course.
- Workplace experience for academic credit
Additional information
Applications close on 30 September 2011.
Career opportunities
Graduates of La Trobe’s programs are employed as clinical psychologists in a wide variety of positions, including key roles in the health and government sectors, in community organisations, research institutions and industry. Clinical psychologists who have graduated from the School of Psychological Sciences' programs work as clinicians and case managers, psychotherapists, managers, researchers, specialist consultants and advisers, among other roles.
Professional recognition
This course provides the specialised training required to gain registration as a professional psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (PBA). Graduates can gain membership of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and are eligible for specialised supervision leading to full membership of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists.