The Master of Clinical Psychology and Doctor of Philosophy (MCP/PhD) is a double degree. It trains psychology graduates in the professional specialisation of clinical psychology and provides doctoral level research training in a clinically relevant area.
The program is based on a Scientist-Practitioner model with an emphasis on a cognitive behavioural therapeutic approach, providing students with expertise, both practical and academic, to enable them to work as professional Clinical Psychologists in a variety of clinical settings.
Advanced units of study and external placements allow students to develop a breadth of clinical experience as they are introduced to additional therapeutic approaches such as Schema therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Systems and Child and Family therapy. The double degree is awarded upon the successful completion of all coursework, clinical placement and research components for both degrees.
Graduates will have a highly developed knowledge base and strong clinical skills necessary for both the practice of professional psychology and conducting psychological research.
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Course and stream title
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MACLIPSY-01
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Master of Clinical Psychology
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The attendance pattern for this course is full-time for the first year. Students may apply to the Director of Clinical Training to switch to a part-time enrolment from second year.
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Available places will be offered to qualified applicants based on merit and interview, according to the following admissions criteria.
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To be eligible to be admitted to candidature by the Dean, an applicant must:
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hold or have completed the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Psychology, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Bachelor of Economics (Social Sciences)(Honours) or Bachelor of Liberal Studies (Honours) from the University of Sydney with First Class Honours or Second Class Honours Division 1 in Psychology; and
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satisfy the Head of the School of Psychology of his or her personal suitability for the practice of clinical psychology, as determined by interview.
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The Dean may admit to candidature an applicant who does not meet the requirements of sub-clause (1), provided that the applicant holds a qualification or qualifications that, in the opinion of the Dean, are equivalent to those prescribed in sub-clause (1).
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An applicant for admission to candidature must submit to the Faculty:
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satisfactory evidence of the applicant's eligibility for admission; and
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two referees' reports (two academic or one academic and one work experience related), as required by the Head of the School of Psychology.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants who wish to be considered for admission under the Cadigal program must additionally apply through the University's Mana Yura Student Support Team. Eligible applicants may be given priority for interviews.
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The units of study that may be taken for the Master of Clinical Psychology are set out in the table of units of study for the Master of Clinical Psychology course.
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To qualify for the award of the degree of Master of Clinical Psychology, a candidate must:
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complete 96 credit points of units of study as set out in the table of units of study; and
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complete clinical placements as prescribed by the Head of School; and
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conduct a research project on an approved topic.
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Cross-institutional study is not available in this course.
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The Master of Clinical Psychology is completed as a stand-alone course. No transfer from the Master of Clinical Psychology to the Master of Clinical Psychology / Doctor of Philosophy is allowed.
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Credit transfer for the Master of Clinical Psychology component is subject to the provisions of the Coursework Policy and the Resolutions of the Faculty of Science, except that:
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no more than 48 credit points may be credited; and
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the coursework must have been completed no more than three years prior to first enrolment in this course and not have been counted towards another award.
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Except with the permission of the Dean or Associate Dean, a candidate will complete the requirements for the Master of Clinical Psychology degree:
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within a minimum period of four semesters and a maximum period of twelve semesters for full-time study; or
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within a minimum period of eight semesters and a maximum period of twelve semesters for part-time study; and
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within six calendar years of admission to candidature.
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Candidates for the award course must satisfactorily complete all units of study.
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Candidates who fail to satisfactorily complete a practicum unit of study at the first attempt can, following remediation, make a second attempt at completing a practicum unit of study.
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Candidates who fail to satisfactorily complete two practicum units of study will be deemed to fail to meet progression requirements and may be asked to show good cause why they should be permitted to re-enrol in the award course.
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Coursework and research units of study will be dealt with under the Progression rules of the University of Sydney (Coursework) Policy 2014.
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These resolutions apply to persons who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2019 and persons who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2019 who elect to proceed under these resolutions.
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Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2019 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that requirements are completed by 1 January, 2024, or later date as the faculty may, in special circumstances, approve.