Master of Applied Psychology (Clinical Psychology)

Course Details

Prepare for a career as a Clinical Psychologist with a Master of Applied Psychology (Clinical Psychology) at Victoria University. The Master of Applied Psychology (Clinical Psychology) at VU provides an accredited pathway to clinical psychology endorsement with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) as a fully registered psychologist. During your study, you will: learn advanced theory and psychological practice skills engage in practical classes and fieldwork placements complete a minor masters research thesis. With a unique emphasis on both cognitive-behavioural and psychodynamic therapeutic practice, this course will maximise your opportunities to apply a range of assessment, formulation and therapeutic techniques in clinical field placements at agencies across Melbourne and at the VU Psychology Clinic. For strong career outcomes, you will have opportunities to: practise both face-to-face and using telehealth facilitate group psychotherapy programs apply for a placement at our Orygen outpost where you will gain experience in providing early-interventions for youth mental health.

Qualification: Master Degree (By Coursework)

Course structure: To attain the Master of Applied Psychology (Clinical Psychology) students will be required to complete: 192 credit points of Core studies.