Master of Psychology

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Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements

Students of non English speaking backgrounds must have an adequate English language capacity assessed under the Australian International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The IELTS score required for admission to this course can be found in Schedule I of the JCU Admissions policy.

Special admission requirements

Applications are considered by a Selection Committee comprising the Head of the School of Psychology, the Director of Professional Programs and at least one other member of the Psychology staff.

Additional course rules

The research component of the course shall be managed in compliance with the University Requirements - Masters by Research.

Course learning outcomes

On successful completion of the Master of Psychology, graduates will be able to:

• Integrate advanced understanding of a complex body of knowledge, including recent developments, in the field of clinical psychology and related areas of clinical practice

• Apply knowledge of research principles, methods and ethics to design and conduct scientific investigations that address complex psychological questions

• Review and reflect on the ethics and efficacy of clinical practice including application of assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, intervention and outcome evaluation

• Analyse, synthesise and evaluate theoretical propositions, research methodologies and evidence bases in clinical psychology

• Apply advanced English language, and technological and numeracy skills to generate, interpret and communicate complex concepts, data, arguments, conclusions and professional decisions, appropriate for specialist and non-specialist audiences

• Exercise expert judgement and a high level of autonomy and accountability to identify and solve complex problems, make informed decisions and plan ongoing professional learning within diverse research and clinical practice contexts

• Adapt and apply research skills and psychological understanding, including where appropriate knowledge of cultural diversity, to investigate complex human behaviour with some independence.

Credit points in major

48

Singapore

Maximum time to complete

5 years

Course includes mandatory professional placement(s)

Yes

Further information about placements can be found at Enrolment Policy – Coursework Students.

Candidates may be required to undertake placements away from the campus at which they are enrolled at their own expense.

Accreditation requirements

Nil

Supplementary exam for final subject

Not applicable

Maximum allowed

12 credit points, unless part of an approved articulation process.

Expiry

Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 15 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the candidate has not completed this course.

Exit with lesser award

Candidates who exit the course prior to completion, and have completed the appropriate subjects, may be eligible to receive any Graduate Certificate or a Graduate Diploma in Psychology offered by the Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences.