Edith Cowan University
Master of Clinical Psychology
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationTo satisfy the prerequisite requirement for some of the courses in this major, you must complete or have received credit for the following foundation courses:
SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT
A system can be defined as a set of components that interact or depend upon each other, forming an integrated whole. Systems thinking can be used to tackle almost any problem imaginable, in order to identify requirements (systems analysis) and find solutions to meet them (systems design).
INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS
This course introduces aspiring IT professionals to two topic areas that are critical to your working life. First, we will help you to unravel the ways in which information underpins business and organizational activity. Second, you will explore ways in which information systems are now critically important for managing activities and relationships with customers and suppliers.
Delivery mode
Edith Cowan University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- 270 Joondalup Drive, Joondalup
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Academic Admission requirements (Band 7)
The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.
All applicants are required to have a 4th year qualification in an accredited course in psychology, with equivalents considered, to submit a CV, a covering letter and two references (submitted independently of the students application) to meet the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accreditation requirements. Applicants with qualifications obtained overseas must provide evidence that their psychology qualification has been assessed by the Australian Psychological Society (APS) as equivalent to an APAC-accredited Level 2 qualification in psychology.
Short-listed candidates will participate in a selection interview, either face-to-face or via teleconference.
Academic admission requirements (Band 7) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- Bachelor Honours degree in a cognate discipline; or
- Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience.
English Language requirements (Band 5)
International students are required to provide an IELTS Academic with an overall minimum score of 7.0 (no individual band less than 6.5). Internationally schooled applicants may also be required to meet this requirement.
Minimum English standard requirements for this course may also be satisfied with one of the following:
- Bachelor degree from an approved country;
- Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
- Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience.
Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Master of Clinical Psychology will prepare you for the following roles.
Clinical Psychologist
A Clinical Psychologist assesses and treats patients with various psychological issues. You might conduct psychological examinations and come up wi...
Counsellor
Counsellors help their clients work through a range of personal problems including issues relating to relationships, home finances, work, parenting...
Health Psychologist
A Health Psychologist specialises in understanding how psychological, behavioural, and cultural factors influence health and illness, aiming to imp...
Mental Health Practitioner
Mental Health Practitioners are qualified health professionals such as registered nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, and clinical psy...
Psychologist
A Psychologist treats a range of mental, emotional and behavioural issues. You might assess patient needs and develop a treatment plan. Psychologis...
School Psychologist
School Psychologists are qualified professionals who work at high schools, primary schools, colleges, universities, and some early childhood centre...
About Edith Cowan University
ECU has more than 30,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students, including international students from 100 countries.
Our eight schools collectively deliver a diverse range of courses across arts and humanities, business and law, education, engineering, medical and health sciences, nursing and midwifery, science and the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts.
Courses are offered on our three campuses – ECU Joondalup and ECU Mount Lawley in metropolitan Perth and ECU South West in Bunbury, 200km south of the capital city. ECU also offers a comprehensive suite of online study options.
