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From 2023, the MCPA, will be offered in the Block calendar for coursework. The Block calendar allows us to eliminate assessment overlap between courses and provide regular breaks between courses. It also provides more flexibility with the finalisation of grades for practicums and is consistent with the skill development of a professional/clinical psychologist.

You are currently viewing the 2023 Handbook. For study in 2024, please refer to the .

Notes

In 2023 the programs follows the Blocks calendar. The Academic Calendar and Important Dates webpage will allow you to view and download a copy of the important dates for the Blocks calendar.

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Professional accreditation

The Master of Clinical Psychology – Advanced Entry has received accreditation from the as a sixth-year program in psychology. Graduates will be eligible to apply for general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia, and, Clinical Endorsement with the Psychology Board of Australia after a period of supervised practice in an approved Psychology Board of Australia registrar program. Graduates will also be able to apply for full membership to the Australian Psychological Society and admission to the College of Clinical Psychology of the after a period of supervised practice.

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Program objectives

On completion of this program, students should be able to:

1. Select and critically apply an appropriate evidence-based approach to Clinical Psychology practice that is informed by the scientist practitioner framework.

2. Critically evaluate the scope of Clinical psychology practice, including how Clinical Psychology integrates within an interprofessional context.

3. Integrate and apply advanced ethical, legal, and professional frameworks in relation to the practice of Clinical Psychology.

4. Critically apply a range of advanced skills and theoretical knowledge to conduct comprehensive psychological assessments using a variety of different techniques and instruments.

5. Evaluate psychological disorders utilising international taxonomies of classification.

6. Strategically utilise advanced knowledge and skills in individual and group Clinical Psychology interventions.

7. Apply high level research knowledge and skills to psychological practice.

8. Employ a range of high level technical and communication skills to evaluate and interpret information in oral, written and digital formats.

9. Integrate and apply advanced knowledge and skills regarding the provision of Clinical Psychology services across the lifespan, in a culturally responsive manner.

10. Apply advanced theoretical knowledge and technical skills in the workplace within the scope of Clinical Psychology practice.

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Australian Qualifications Framework

The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is a single national, comprehensive system of qualifications offered by higher education institutions (including universities), vocational education and training institutions and secondary schools. Each AQF qualification has a set of descriptors which define the type and complexity of knowledge, skills and application of knowledge and skills that a graduate who has been awarded that qualification has attained, and the typical volume of learning associated with that qualification type.

This program is at AQF Qualification Level 09. Graduates at this level will have specialised knowledge and skills for research, and/or professional practice and/or further learning.

The full set of levels criteria and qualification type descriptors can be found by visiting .

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Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission, applicants must satisfy the following requirements:

• General Registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia for a minimum duration of 12 months.

• English Language Proficiency requirements for Category 4.

In addition, applicants must:

• provide two

• provide a 1-2 page report which addresses the Master of Clinical Psychology - Advanced Entry

• be assessed in a face-to-face interview with a panel of School staff, including completion of the UniSQ Psychology Competency examination

• Provide an academic transcript demonstrating strong academic performance

• provide a CV of their work and study history

  • Applicants who have not completed their four-year bachelor degree or Masters (coursework) in Psychology degree within the last three years, will be required to demonstrate how they have maintained up-to-date knowledge and skills in the area of Psychology .

  
  

All students are required to satisfy the applicable .

If students do not meet the English language requirements they may apply to study a ¾«¶«´«Ã½app-approved . On successful completion of the English language program, students may be admitted to an award program.

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Program fees

Domestic full fee paying place

Domestic full fee paying places are funded entirely through the full fees paid by the student. Full fees vary depending on the courses that are taken. Students are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via the

Domestic full fee paying students may be eligible to defer their fees through a Government loan called provided they meet the residency and citizenship requirements.

Australian citizens, Permanent Humanitarian Visa holders, Permanent Resident visa holders and New Zealand citizens who will be resident outside Australia for the duration of their program pay full tuition fees and are not eligible for .

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Program structure

The Master of Clinical Psychology – Advanced Entry consists of 8 units comprising 6 units of coursework and 2 units of practicum.

The program is designed for full-time or part-time attendance in external mode.

All coursework courses are offered via a combination of mandatory online workshops and mandatory 5-day residential schools held on-campus at the Ipswich campus.

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Program completion requirements

To be eligible to graduate, students must pass all 8 courses within the maximum time frame of 2 years, and with a passing mark for every piece of assessment within each course. Coursework content is delivered in mandatory day-long workshops/residential schools per course delivered in blocks over the semester, and attendance at all workshops/residential schools are mandatory for eligibility to graduate.

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Required time limits

Students have a maximum of 2 years to complete this program.

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IT requirements

For information technology requirements please refer to the .

Recommended enrolment patterns

In this section:

• Recommended enrolment pattern - Full-time
• Recommended enrolment pattern - Part-time

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Recommended enrolment pattern - Full-time

All coursework courses are offered via a combination of mandatory online workshops and mandatory 5-day residential schools held on-campus at the Ipswich campus.

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Recommended enrolment pattern - Part-time

All coursework courses are offered via a combination of mandatory online workshops and mandatory 5-day residential schools held on-campus at the Ipswich campus.