Victoria University
2 years full time or longer for part time
Prepare for a career as a Clinical Psychologist with this accredited 2-year Master's degree combining cognitive-behavioural and psychodynamic therapy training. Ideal for psychology graduates seeking clinical psychology endorsement and registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
Applicants must hold an APAC-accredited four-year undergraduate psychology sequence (3-year major plus 4th year Honours or equivalent) completed within the last 10 years with minimum 75% average in fourth-year studies. International psychology qualifications require APS certification of equivalence. All applicants must submit a VU supplementary information form, provide two referee statements via the Australian Psychology Postgraduate Reference System, attend an interview (shortlisted applicants), and obtain a Working with Children Check prior to work placement.
Year One covers foundational and core clinical skills including Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Foundations of Psychotherapy, Clinical Assessment, Professional Ethics, Psychopathology and Diagnosis, Psychology of Health and Community, and two Practicum placements. Year Two focuses on advanced clinical practice including Clinical Placements 1 and 2, Advanced Clinical Practice, Evidence-Based Therapy Developments, Introduction to Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Psychodynamic Therapy Applications, and a substantial research-based Thesis project (24 credit points). The curriculum emphasizes both cognitive-behavioural and psychodynamic therapeutic approaches, cultural responsiveness, ethical decision-making, and evidence-based interventions across the lifespan.
Victoria University offers an award-winning VU Block Model® where students complete one subject at a time over four weeks, enabling strong peer connections and practical skill development. Academic and clinic staff bring extensive real-world experience from private and public mental health sectors and are active in psychology research. The program provides supervised practice at the VU Psychology Clinic serving culturally diverse communities and opportunities for specialized placements at Orygen for youth mental health early interventions. VU is ranked in the top 3% of universities worldwide with #1 ranking for skills development.
Graduates pursue rewarding careers in private, public and non-profit mental health services, hospitals and interprofessional settings, youth mental health and school settings, rehabilitation and disability services, policy advocacy and program development, research and evaluation, and child protection and forensic services. After graduation, graduates can apply for two years of supervised practice through the registrar program, after which they become eligible for Clinical Psychology endorsement with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA). Graduates qualify for registration as a psychologist in Victoria and membership of the Australian Psychological Society (APS).
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