2013POSTGRADUATE COURSEWORK INTERNATIONAL ...

PSYCHOLOGY
PATHWAYS TO POSTGRADUATE PSYCHOLOGY
There are two pathways leading to postgraduate study in
Psychology at the University of Adelaide:
1) The Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
2) An Honours year in Psychology
An Honours year in Psychology will need to be completed before
being eligible to apply for a Master level program in Psychology.
MASTER OF PSYCHOLOGY (CLINICAL)
Duration: 2 years
Campus: North Terrace
Intake: January
Indicative Annual Tuition Fee: A$29,000
Application closing date:
31 October 2012 for 2013 entry
Faculty: Health Sciences
School: Psychology
Website: www.adelaide.edu.au/psychology
Online enquiry form:
www.international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries/
Prerequisites/entry criteria:
Entry is available to graduates with an Australian
Honours Psychology degree or equivalent
comprising of a minimum of Second Class,
Division A Honours and an individually-conducted
research project carrying 33% or more of
the years work.
Selection procedures depend on academic
results, referee reports and a structured interview
conducted by a panel. There is usually very
strong competition for the limited number of
places available.
Extra admission requirements: Applicants who
have an overseas Honours qualification should
supply a certified copy of the assessment of their
qualifications by the Australian Psychological
Society (APS), and information about the
research component of their qualifications.
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Students who undertake Honours in Psychology
at an accredited onshore Australian university do
not need to have their qualifications assessed.
Applicants are required to name two referees
and have them complete the Referee Report
forms that are available at www.adelaide.edu.au/
psychology/students/prosp/pg/
All applicants studying onshore or offshore must
produce an IELTS (academic) with a minimum
score of 7 in each component.
Program overview: The program has two
key objectives. The first is to provide thorough
theoretical and clinical skills preparation in
core areas to meet formal requirements for
entry to the profession (as determined by its
accrediting bodies).
The second is to prepare graduates to accept
responsibility for continuing self-monitoring and
development, skills that are essential to ongoing
employment in the profession.
There are three 18-week half-time placements,
and a literature review and research report in
the form of a publishable paper.
Assessment: Coursework is examined by
assignments and examinations, placements
are assessed from reports by the placement
supervisor, and the literature review and research
report is examined internally by two markers.
Likely careers: Clinical psychologists are
located in private practice, hospitals, universities,
general medical practices, community health
centres and medical health services.
Special note for students applying for Psychology programs
Graduates of eligible programs seeking registration with the
Psychology Board of Australia will be required to meet all
conditions of registration, including minimum English
Language Requirements.
For more information, please refer to the website of the
Psychology Board of Australia: www.psychologyboard.gov.au
Professional accreditation: The program
provides graduates with the tertiary-level
education required to be eligible for registration
with the Psychology Board of Australia and
membership of the Australian Psychological
Society (APS) College of Clinical Psychologists.
Program structure: This program commences
in mid January of the first year of study.
Students enrolled in full-time study will complete
seven courses of study and one placement
during the first year and two further placements
and the research project during the second year.
CORE COURSES
Abnormal Psychology
Advanced Child and Adult Intervention
Clinical Neuropsychology and Disability
Evidence-based Practice
Health Psychology
Interviewing and Intervention
Placement I
Placement II
Placement III
Psychological Assessment
Research Project in Clinical Psychology