| Duration | 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time |
| Location | Rockhampton |
| Next start term | Term 3, 2024 |
| Study mode | On Campus |
| Course code | CM49 |
| First-year fee | $27,756 (Indicative) (FFP) |
Overview
The Master of Clinical Psychology (Advanced Entry) is an ideal study option if you already possess general registration as a psychologist or have completed an APAC accredited Master of Professional Psychology and would like to undertake training in clinical psychology as a specialised area of practice.
The Master of Clinical Psychology (Advanced Entry) is a 12 month program which will allow you to acquire the knowledge and skills required for the Level 4 professional competencies in clinical psychology as a specialised area of practice, as specified by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).
You will undertake advanced training in professional practice, psychological assessment, and clinical intervention. You will also plan, conduct and evaluate a community-based engagement project with a clinical psychology focus.
Completion of this degree will prepare you for the Registrar Program to gain an Area of Practice Endorsement in Clinical Psychology with the Psychology Board of Australia.
Career Opportunities
Clinical psychologists are employed in a wide range of practice-related fields including outpatient, inpatient, counselling, educational, forensic, health and other settings that focus on assisting people across the lifespan, from children through to elderly. They are also employed in teaching and research settings. Clinical psychologists work in both the private sector and they also are employed in the public sector, including hospitals, government departments and agencies.
Graduates of this degree can work as a registered general psychologist in the public and private sectors, and as a clinical psychologist following completion of the clinical psychology registrar program.
Structure & Availability
Course structure
The Master of Clinical Psychology (Advanced Entry) consists of seven core units. You will undertake advanced training in professional practice, psychological assessment, and clinical intervention. You will also plan, conduct and evaluate a community-based engagement project with a clinical psychology focus.
Unit information
For information on the units, you could study as part of this course, visit the Handbook and select the "Course Structure" tab.
On-Campus Availability
| Intake | Locations |
|---|---|
| Term 3, 2023 | Rockhampton |
| Term 3, 2024 | Rockhampton |
| Term 3, 2025 | Rockhampton |
Application Dates for Term 3, 2023
Term 3, 2023, applications for this course close at midnight on Monday, 4 September 2023.
Majors and minors are not applicable to this course.
This course has no residential schools.
Professional Practice - Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)
Core
The Master of Clinical Psychology (Advanced Entry) (MCP-AE) program will enable prospective students to undertake a stand-alone, one-year full time equivalent program of study that will provide students with the ability to become endorsed clinical psychologists, following their subsequent completion of the Registrar program. The proposed program is based on the existing units within the APAC Level 4 component of the currently accredited packaged Level 3 and 4 Master of Clinical Psychology program and includes 750 hours of psychological practice completed over one internal and two external placements. It is offered for face-to-face students at the Rockhampton campus. Students may access the program if they have been generally registered psychologists for a minimum of 12 months or have previously completed an APAC accredited Level 3 program (including those still provisionally registered).
Clinical Practice 2 - PSYC21008
Students are required to undertake clinical work at the university based clinic.
Clinical Practice 3 - PSYC22005
Students are required to undertake an off-site placement.
Clinic Team IV - PSYC22006
Students are required to undertake an off-site placement.
Requirements
To be eligible
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
During your study
While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet the following requirements throughout your studies.
Fees & Scholarships
Indicative First-Year Fee
The Indicative First-Year Fee for a Full Fee Paying (FFP) Place is the approximate cost of enrolling in this course for one full-time academic year (this is usually eight units studied over two terms). Your actual fees may vary depending on the units you select to study and your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change. Understanding your fees.
You may be eligible for FEE-HELP, an Australian Government loan scheme that helps eligible students pay their tuition fees. Provided you meet the FEE-HELP eligibility criteria, you can choose to use FEE-HELP to cover all or part of your tuition fees.
Learn more about paying for university or view the FEE-HELP information booklet on the Australian Government’s Study Assist website.
Part of your course costs will include Student Services and Amenities Fees (SSAF). SSAF is charged in addition to your student contribution or tuition fees and is used to help enhance your study experience. There may also be other costs as part of your studies, such as textbooks, technology expenses, travel expenses, professional certifications, uniforms, or vaccinations. Explore other study costs.
How to apply
How to apply
Select where you'd like to study and your preferred intake
You'll need to choose where you would like to study in the 'choose where you live' selector. This course is only available on campus, so not all states or territories will be listed.
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Extra admission information
Learn about the assessment of applications and everything you need to know about receiving and accepting an offer to study with CQU.
