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Master of Clinical Psychology - Advanced Entry

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Course code: SIA-160934UniversityStudy area: HealthCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

Have you completed a postgraduate Psychology Masters (coursework) degree, or held General Registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia for a minimum of 12 months? This degree allows you to fast-track your studies and training in psychological assessment and clinical intervention, giving you the opportunity, as a registered psychologist, to return to study to gain a Master qualification in a 1-year time-frame, a degree which does not exist anywhere in Australia. This degree is professionally accredited.

Entry requirements

Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.

Postgraduate entry

Completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)-accredited Masters (coursework) degree in Psychologyor have held General Registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia for a minimum duration of 12 months.

In addition, applicants must: provide two Referee Reports.

  • provide a 1-2 page report which addresses the Master of Clinical Psychology - Advanced Entry Selection Criteria.
  • be assessed in a face-to-face interview with a panel of School staff, including completion of the USQ Psychology Competency examination.
  • provide an academic transcript demonstrating strong academic performance.
  • provide a CV of their work and study history.

Applicants who have not completed their four-year bachelor degree or Masters (coursework) in Psychology degree within the last three years, will be required to demonstrate how they have maintained up-to-date knowledge and skills in the area of Psychology.

English requirement
IELTS Academic 6.5, no band below 6

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

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