Master of Applied Psychology (MAppPsych) (Clinical Psychology)

If you're working towards becoming a registered psychologist and have completed your fourth year, this course provides you with the education required to complete the 2-year higher degree pathway towards an endorsement in clinical psychology. If you are already working as a registered psychologist, you'll gain specialist skills in clinical practice through this course.

Clinical psychology focuses on a strict scientist-practitioner model that emphasises a systematic problem-solving approach that will prepare you with the skills you need for working with a diverse range of clients. You'll learn how to apply your skills and knowledge in clinical psychology and work with individuals and groups across the lifespan.

You'll learn through coursework, practicum, and research components, undertaking at least three practical placements to hone your skills in clinical psychology.

Build essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you'll cover include:

• clinical assessment, interviewing, diagnosis, and test administration
• psychotherapy and evidence-based practice in clinical psychology
• a range of approaches for working effectively with children, families, and adults in their social and cultural context
• clinical assessment and treatment of health problems, as well as neurodevelopmental disorders and disabilities across the lifespan
• working and communicating effectively with other professionals in clinical planning, assessment, and implementing interventions.

Psychologists are emerging as highly employable professionals in contemporary health services, given their strong grounding in effective interventions, solid assessment skills and their ability to devise and implement research. Clinical psychology remains the most popular specialisation within psychology both in Australia and internationally.

Employment growth for Clinical Psychologists is expected to be strong given the continued need for mental health services in the community.

You will be highly employable in a wide variety of areas, including private practice as a registered psychologist, and working in various public and private sector agencies in areas such as health, community mental health, justice, education, and disabilities.