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Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology)/Doctor of Philosophy (080CL) // Course structure
Course structure
This course consists of the coursework and placement components of the Master of Psychology (Clinical) together with a full PhD research thesis in Psychology.
Coursework consists of 18 classroom-based subjects taken over the first three years of this four-year course (see below) and 125 days of Placement (30 days in the first-year and 95 days spread over second and third-years).
PhD: A range of University policies and procedures apply to students enrolled in Higher Degrees by Research. Students should familiarise themselves with these policies. Refer to the policy library
Subject options
Master of Psychology/PhD
In order to satisfy the requirements of the combined Master of Psychology (Clinical)/PhD students must complete the following subjects:
First-year Subjects
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSYC90003 | Literature Review | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| PSYC90012 | Clinical Placement 1 | Year Long (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PSYC90006 | Basic Interventions | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| PSYC90009 | Individual and Cultural Diversity | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| PSYC90023 | Child Psychopathology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| PSYC90029 | Graduate Research Methods | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PSYC90030 | Principles of Psychological Assessment | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| PSYC90031 | Adult Psychopathology | Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| PSYC90007 | Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| PSYC90011 | Introduction to Assessment and Diagnosis | Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| PSYC90015 | Advanced Psychopathology | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| PSYC90008 | Ethics and Professional Issues | March (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSYC90125 | Core Skills in Psychological Practice | Year Long (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Second-year subjects
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSYC80004 | PhD Research | Time-based Research (On Campus - Parkville) |
0 |
| PSYC90077 | Clinical Placement 2 | Year Long (On Campus - Parkville) |
18.75 |
| PSYC90016 | Advanced Psychological Practice 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| PSYC90027 | Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings | Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
Third-year subjects
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSYC80004 | PhD Research | Time-based Research (On Campus - Parkville) |
0 |
| PSYC90078 | Clinical Placement 3 | Year Long (On Campus - Parkville) |
18.75 |
| PSYC90017 | Advanced Psychological Practice 1 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| PSYC90010 | Mental Health Issues Across the Lifespan | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
Fourth-year subjects
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSYC80004 | PhD Research | Time-based Research (On Campus - Parkville) |
0 |
Last updated: 30 January 2024