Master of Psychology in Clinical Psychology and Doctor of Philosophy

The Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology)Doctor of Philosophy program enjoys an excellent reputation as one of the premier clinical psychology programs in the country. The program aims to produce graduates with a strong knowledge base in psychopathology, combined with a high level of skill and acumen in culturally responsive assessment and treatment of psychological conditions that can present across the lifespan. Therapeutic skills are taught primarily within a broad cognitive-behavioural framework within didactic, individual and group-based clinical contexts.
The course is comprised of coursework subjects, practical experience through clinical placements and a research thesis in an area relevant to clinical psychology. All subjects are compulsory. The academic members of the clinical teaching staff are active in both clinical work and research in a wide variety of clinical domains. Hence, the program provides the opportunity to access a wide range of clinical placement settings and research programs.
In their first year, all students assess and provide treatment for adult clients referred to the University of Melbourne Psychology Clinic. In addition, all students undertake two second year field placements – one where the focus is on assessment and treatment of children andor adolescents and the other focussing on clinical work with adults.

In order to be considered for entry into the Master of Psychology component, applicants must have completed:

an Australian Psychological Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited four-year undergraduate sequence in Psychology, namely a three-year major in Psychology as part of an undergraduate degree plus a fourth-year Honours specialisation in Psychology, with a weighted average mark of at least H2A (75%), or equivalent

English language requirements:

IELTS (academic English Only): 7.0 overall with no band less than 7.0
TOEFL Internet-based test: 94 + ; Writing 27; Speaking 23; Reading 24; Listening 24;
Pearson Test of English Academic: 65 + written communicative skill of 65 and no other communicative skill below 58