Psychology – Master of Psychology

Description

The Master of Psychology is designed to provide the necessary training to prepare you for work as a professional psychologist.

The program is oriented towards cognitive-behavioural psychology and you will be trained and expected to work according to the scientist-professional model.

RMIT University specialises in clinical psychology.

General information is available at Postgraduate Study at RMIT

Clinical psychologists are specialists in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of psychological problems and mental illness. They work in private practice, hospitals, universities, general medical practices, community health centres and mental health services.

Requirements

Completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) approved fourth year of study in psychology, with results equivalent to second class honours (H2A, 75% or above). Applicants must satisfactorily complete a formal assessment interview and demonstrate a high level of English language proficiency, (i.e. equivalent to a minimum score of 8.0 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing, and speaking in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination).

Applicants must also submit two confidential referee reports.

Notes

You will be eligible for membership of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). As the program also meets the academic requirements for membership of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists, you are eligible for associate membership of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists.

As a graduate you will be eligible to apply for registration with the Psychology Board of Australia. Registration will allow you to practice in any Australian state or territory. Specialist endorsement as a Clinical psychologist is possible after two years of supervised practice. For further details visit the Psychology Board of Australia website