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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Clinical Psychology (Coursework)

Course code: #5070

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Clinical Psychology (Coursework)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $32,000 AUD

  • Application fee

    $50 AUD

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PSW

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    019491J

Highlights
Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-March 30-September-2023 2023-09-30
Fall-March 30-September-2024 2024-09-30
Fall-March 30-September-2025 2025-09-30
Fall-March 30-September-2026 2026-09-30

Overview

Master of Clinical Psychology

This degree at Griffith will prepare you for a career as a Clinical Psychologist. 

You will learn how to undertake psychological assessments, develop case conceptualisations, implement and evaluate interventions, apply research methodologies and engage in ethical professional practice.

The program has been designed to meet the requirements for eligibility for full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia and entry to the Registrar program for practice endorsement in clinical psychology. 

Completing the degree also meets the requirements for associate membership in the Australian Psychological Society's College of Clinical Psychologists.

Provisional Registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia.

It is a requirement that students enrolled in this program have and maintain either provisional or full registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia via the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) for the duration of the program.

Work-integrated learning

Work-integrated learning activities (professional placements) integrate theoretical learning with its application in the workplace. 

The inclusion of work-integrated learning activities in the degree program demonstrates Griffith's commitment to preparing its graduates for success in their working life.

In this program, you will spend time in the work/professional environment undertaking placements at various locations. 

Placements may be outside the Brisbane metropolitan/Gold Coast area, including northern New South Wales and (by negotiation) interstate or overseas. 

Total work placement (hours): 1000.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$41,200

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $10,344
Accommodation 1 bed room $9,200
Tuition 1 person $32,000

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic transcripts
  • Award certificates
  • A key/guide to a grading system
  • Official English language translations of documents not in English
  • IELTS or TOEFL test results if English is not your native language
  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Personal Statement
  • Support from Referees
  • The interview

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

7
7
listening
7
writing
7
speaking
7
reading

TOEFL

94
24
listening
27
writing
23
speaking
24
reading

PTE

65
65
listening
65
writing
65
speaking
65
reading

Cambridge

-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

The Direct Entry Program (DEP) pathway is not accepted for this program.


Academic background and requirement

Related and accredited four-year Bachelor's degree or higher, professional registration and interview

All applicants are required to demonstrate their capability for training in Clinical Psychology as follows:

  • Academic Achievement/Intellectual Ability: Applicants must have completed a program in Psychology extending over four years and be accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).
  • Interpersonal and Counselling Capability: Given the interpersonal sensitivity and awareness required for effective clinical practice, successful applicants will be expected to demonstrate high interpersonal skills.
  • Personal Statement
  • Support from Referees: Two referee reports are required
  • The interview

Career opportunities

  • Clinical Psychologist
  • Mental Health Counselor
  • Psychotherapist
  • Behavioral Therapist
  • Counselling Psychologist
  • Clinical Researcher in Psychology
  • Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist

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