Clinical Psychology Swinburne University of Technology

Overview

During the Clinical Psychology programme offered by Swinburne University of Technology, students gain practical expertise in evaluating mental health conditions, formulating diagnoses and providing appropriate interventions throughout different stages of human development. The postgraduate curriculum prioritises self-evaluation of professional work, responsible judgement and awareness of diverse cultural backgrounds. Multiple supervised practical experiences form a compulsory component of the course.

Key Facts

This qualification holds accreditation from the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and fulfils the supplementary credentialing criteria established by the Psychology Board of Australia for clinical psychology endorsement (following completion of a Registrar Program).

Graduates of the program will be eligible for:

• General registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) Clinical psychology area of practice endorsement (after an additional 18 months of approved supervised full-time equivalent practice with a PsyBA-approved supervisor).

Skills you’ll learn

• Develop and conduct research
• Professional ethics
• Psychological assessment
• Psychological diagnosis and lifespan intervention

Your career opportunities

• Psychologist
• Academic
• Researcher
• Consultant