Psychology (Clinical)

Successful completion of the course allows registration as a general psychologist and upon completion of an additional period of supervised practice, for area of practice endorsement in clinical psychology with The Psychology Board of Australia. 5th in Australia in Psychology Shanghai Ranking, Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2024

Work placement

• During the course, students complete three practicum placements. The first practicum usually occurs in the on-campus training clinic. During this placement students gain experience in assessment, diagnosis and therapy under close individual and group supervision conducted by experienced psychologists. Students must be supervised by a psychologist who is an approved supervisor with the Psychology Board of Australia. During the second year of the course, most students complete two six-month external placements, again under supervision by a fully endorsed Clinical psychologist. Practicum options include placements in health care, community mental health teams, non-governmental and private practice settings.

Career

• Graduates of theMaster of Psychology (Clinical) at Australian Catholic University (ACU) will be well-prepared for work as practitioner psychologists and skilled researchers who work with individuals, families, groups and organisations in a range of institutions and agencies providing psychological and mental health services.

Clinical psychologists often work in:

• hospitals

• health care centres

• community mental health teams

• private practice

• academic settings

Courses include:

• Professional Practice in Psychology

• Practicum Skills

• Evidence-Based Practice for Psychologists

• Psychological Assessment

• Therapeutic Skills

• Adult Clinical Psychology