C04300v1 Master of Clinical Psychology
Award(s): Master of Clinical Psychology (MClinPsych)UAC code: 940915 (Calendar B Autumn session)
CRICOS code: 084263D
Commonwealth supported place?: No
Load credit points: 96
Course EFTSL: 2
Location: City campus
Overview
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Professional recognition
Other information
Overview
The UTS Master of Clinical Psychology provides students with a practice-based and research-led education in clinical psychology, encompassing on-campus learning, on-campus and off-campus clinical placement, and research. The course is delivered in custom-built, state-of-the-art facilities including on-campus clinics.
The course offers training in professional practice as a clinical psychologist. Uniquely, all academic staff are also experienced, currently practicing clinical psychologists. Through expert supervision in the University clinic, as well as on placement in a local teaching hospital and community health centre settings, students develop strong clinical and research skills applicable to a wide range of clinical psychology areas of practice.
Career options
Career options include clinical psychology, consultancy, counselling, and forensic psychology.
Course intended learning outcomes
| .001 | Apply in practice accurate and comprehensive knowledge of the current state of psychological theories and models, the application, implementation and interpretation of psychological investigations, and the implementation of psychological interventions. |
| .002 | Provide ethically and legally accountable client-centred care, with awareness of own capabilities and limitations. |
| .003 | Assess and report on individual and population psychological health status, using appropriate testing and / or observation methodologies. |
| .004 | Design and evaluate psychological interventions to optimise client or organisational health. |
| .005 | Evaluate evidence and engage in systematic inquiry. |
| .006 | Communicate effectively and accurately with clients and stakeholders, in written or spoken language appropriate to their needs. |
| .007 | Demonstrate respect and value for diverse ways of knowing, being and doing, in particular recognising the diversity of indigenous Australians, while critically reflecting on the impact of ongoing colonisation and its pervasive discourse on their health and wellbeing, and integrating this knowledge into practice |
| .008 | Contribute as leader and collaborator in the delivery of client-centred care |
| .009 | Reflect on the knowledge, skills and attributes required for the evaluation and integration of emerging evidence into practice, promoting the growth of personal and professional learning, and the education of others. |
| .010 | Represent the psychologist's perspective in multidisciplinary environments, and through self-awareness and acknowledgement of the contribution of other health practitioners, support an interdisciplinary approach to attain the best outcomes for clients. |
| .011 | Demonstrate knowledge of psychological practice in national and global communities, with awareness of their social and cultural contexts, using a consultative approach to the formulation and implementation of management plans to meet diverse needs. |
Admission requirements
Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.
For this course, an accredited four-year Bachelor's degree with First Class Honours or Second Class Honours, Division 1 in psychology from a university recognised by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). Psychology qualifications from overseas must be assessed by the Australian Psychological Society (APS) as equivalent to an Australian four-year undergraduate degree. The degree must include a major research thesis component.
Entry is competitive and applicants are assessed on their grade point average (GPA). The recommended GPA for admission is a credit average.
Selected applicants are required to undertake a short interview with a panel and final offers are dependent upon interview rank. Applicants are assessed in the areas of communication skills, interpersonal skills, interest in clinical psychology, and commitment to clinical psychology as a career.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 7.0 overall with a writing score of 7.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 584-609 overall with TWE of 5.0, internet based: 94-101 overall with a writing score of 27; or AE6: Pass; or PTE: 65-72; or CAE: 185-190.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International students
Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
Local students
Domestic applicants apply via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) or directly at an information session (see how to apply for further information).
Applications should include:
- a certified copy of any relevant academic transcript(s)
- a personal statement
- two referee reports (academic and professional) via the Australian psychology postgraduate program reference request system
- a CV to demonstrate previous relevant experience, and
- any other relevant supporting documentation.
International students
International applicants apply via UTS: International.
Course duration and attendance
This course is offered on a two-year, full-time basis. Students are not permitted to enrol part time.
Course structure
Students must complete 96 credit points, including 12 credit points of research, and 1000 clinical hours.
Course completion requirements
| STM91016 Core subjects (Clinical Psychology) | 96cp | |
| Total | 96cp |
Course program
The following example shows a typical full-time program.
| Year 1 | ||
| Calendar B Autumn session | ||
| 96043 Introduction to Clinical Practice Skills | 6cp | |
| 96044 Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychology | 6cp | |
| 96045 Adult Clinical Psychology 1 | 6cp | |
| 96049 Assessment Across the Lifespan | 6cp | |
| Calendar B Spring session | ||
| 96046 Research Project 1 | 6cp | |
| 96047 Clinical Placement 1 | 6cp | |
| 96048 Adult Clinical Psychology 2 | 6cp | |
| 96050 Clinical Health Psychology | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Calendar B Autumn session | ||
| 96051 Clinical Placement 2 | 6cp | |
| 96052 Clinical Placement 3 | 6cp | |
| 96053 Advanced Clinical Skills 1 | 6cp | |
| 96054 Research Project 2 | 6cp | |
| Calendar B Spring session | ||
| 96073 Clinical Placement 4 | 6cp | |
| 96074 Advanced Clinical Skills 2 | 6cp | |
| 96056 Research Project 3 | 12cp | |
Professional recognition
It is intended that the Master of Clinical Psychology provides the fifth and sixth year of study required to register as a psychologist in Australia. Graduates are eligible, following two years of supervised practice, for endorsement as a clinical psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) and full membership of the College of Clinical Psychologists of the Australian Psychological Society.
In line with standard accreditation and approval procedures, UTS is currently undertaking the application processes for APAC accreditation and approval by the College of Clinical Psychologists of the Australian Psychological Society.
Other information
Register to attend an information session and/or contact:
UTS: Clinical Psychology
email gsh.future@uts.edu.au
telephone +61 2 9514 1448
