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Master of Psychology (Clinical)
Deakin University, Melbourne/Geelong, VIC, Australia
About this program
Build advanced skills to support people experiencing mental health challenges through evidence-based psychological practice. The Master of Psychology (Clinical) prepares you for professional practice as a registered psychologist through advanced clinical training, research and placement experience. Accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), the course provides the qualifications required to apply for general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA). This course also provides a pathway into the clinical registrar program to gain an area of practice endorsement with the PsyBA. You will develop capabilities in clinical assessment, diagnosis, and psychological intervention of mental health conditions, grounded in ethical, culturally responsive, and evidence-based practice. Clinical placements provide opportunities to apply your skills with clients under supervision. Through key partnerships across public and primary mental health settings, including Barwon Health, you will build professional experience and clinical confidence that support future endorsement pathways.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0-credit-point compulsory unit). Year 1: Studies in Psychopathology
- Issues in Professional Psychology
- Psychological Intervention 1
- Psychological Assessment 1
- Clinical Placement and Case Analysis 1
- Applied Methods for Professional Practice
- Psychological Intervention 2
- Research Thesis A Year 2: Clinical Placement and Case Analysis 2
- Psychological Intervention 3
- Research Thesis B
- Psychological Assessment 2
- Clinical Placement and Case Analysis 3
- Clinical Health Psychology
- Research Thesis C
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
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On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Registration needs the full accredited sequence (accredited bachelor's, honours, then an accredited master's or doctorate), which takes several years beyond a first degree. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Psychology Board of Australia
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
To be considered for admission to this degree you will need to meet all the following criteria: completion of a four-year tertiary program with a psychology major from an APAC-accredited program, with a minimum Honours 2A average or equivalent. Places are limited and entry is competitive
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