Introduction

The Master of Psychology course is offered on the Hobart campus. The degree is awarded in terms of the specialisation undertaken. Graduates who have undertaken the specialisation in clinical psychology use the abbreviation MPsych(Clin).

Admission & Prerequisites

To be admitted to the course, applicants must hold the degree of Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science, with first or second class honours, from the University of Tasmania or from another approved university or tertiary institution.

Applicants who hold a degree or diploma from an approved university or tertiary institution at a standard equivalent to those referred to above, and which contains an equivalent component of coursework and research in psychology, may be considered for admission to the degree course.

All applicants must satisfy the School of Psychology that they are suitable candidates for professional training in psychology.

Course Objectives

The Master of Psychology degree course prepares students for professional work as psychologists through the development of advanced professional skills, in tandem with theoretical and empirical knowledge, in line with the scientist-practitioner model.

Professional Recognition

Master of Psychology graduates who have undertaken studies in the clinical stream meet the academic requirements for registration as a psychologist, membership of the Australian Psychological Society and, following two years of supervised professional experience, membership of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists.