Postgraduate Coursework Master Programs
Master of Psychology (Clinical)
Master of Psychology (Organisational & Human Factors)
Master of Psychology (Clinical/PhD)
Master of Clinical Psychology (Defence)
PhD/ Master of Psychology (Clinical)
PhD/ Master of Psychology (Health) - Proposed for 2012
PhD/ Master of Psychology (Organisational & Human Factors) - Proposed for 2012
Handbooks and Forms relating to your psychology studies can be found at on the School’s website
A variety of forms relating to students matters can be found on the Faculty of Health Sciences website
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Academic & Critical Dates outline when enrolment opens/close, last day to withdraw from courses without fail, exam and supplementary exam periods as well as semester dates for the current and next year.
All students must have a police clearance completed before the start of their first year in their program.
Excellence in Tutoring Award
The School of Psychology Excellence in Tutoring Award is awarded to one tutor each year. It recognises demonstrated excellence in the tutoring of undergraduate psychology students. The prize is valued at $500. Selection for the award is based on SELTs, evidence of core competencies and a teaching portfolio. The details of the award along with the application forms can be downloaded from the links below;
Excellence in Tutoring Award Details
Excellence in Tutoring Award Application Form
Preparing a Teaching Portfolio
Publication Award Incentive Scheme
The School supports publications based on the research projects of Honours and Masters by coursework students by making a cash award of $500.00 for a paper published in a peer reviewed journal or chapter in a peer reviewed book where the School's by-line appears and where the publication qualifies for the annual Higher Education Research Data Collection. A time limit of 3 years beyond the examination of the thesis will normally apply, but an extension can be considered. Written application for an award, including editorial proof of acceptance and supervisor's endorsement, should be made to the Convenor of the School's Research Committee. The normal expectation is that publication will involve the supervisor as co-author but that the student will be the first author, reflecting the more substantial contribution to the process. However, there may sometimes be reasons why it is not possible for the student to be first author but where, nonetheless, the student's contribution is substantial (e.g. 40-50% of the work involved). This determination can be made in consultation with the supervisor and, where this is the case, the supervisor should clarify these circumstances when writing to endorse the application. Further enquiries about the award scheme should be directed to the School Manager.
Master of Psychology (Clinical)
Program coordinator:
The program commences in late January of the first year of study. It is very demanding, and some coursework, practical placement and research requirements are undertaken outside the Semesters, during periods regarded as vacations for undergraduate students.
In the normal pattern of study, students enrolled on a full-time basis will complete seven courses of study and one placement, during first year. They should also do preliminary work on their research project although they will not enrol formally for this until second year. During second year they will complete two further placements, and the research project. Students may wish to consider linking the research project to one of the placements.
Marking schemes: The marking scheme for components of the program will involve grades and marks, except for Interviewing and Intervention, Advanced Child and Adult Intervention and the Placements, where Non-Graded Passes will be awarded. Forms of assessments will be discussed and written information distributed, in each course.
Study Plan
COURSES |
UNITS | |
| Summer Semester, First Year | ||
| PSYCHOL 7130 Evidence-based Practice | 3 |
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| PSYCHOL 7131 Interviewing & Intervention | 3 |
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| First Semester, First Year | ||
| PSYCHOL 7132 Psychological Assessment | 3 | |
| PSYCHOL 7133 Abnormal Psychology | 3 | |
| PSYCHOL 7135 Clinical Neuropsychology & Disability | 3 | |
| Second Semester, First Year | ||
| PSYCHOL 7134 Health Psychology | 3 |
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| PSYCHOL 7136 Advanced Child & Adult Intervention | 3 |
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| PSYCHOL 7141 Placement I | 3 |
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| First Semester, Second Year | ||
| PSYCHOL 7140 Placement II | 3 |
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| PSYCHOL 7144 Research Project in Clinical Psychology | 6 |
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| Second Year | ||
| PSYCHOL 7143 Placement III | 6 |
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| PSYCHOL 7145 Research Project in Clinical Psychology | 9 |
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Master of Psychology (Organisational & Human Factors)
Program coordinator: Dr Aspa Sarris
The program consists of three major components: coursework, field placements and a research project. In the normal pattern of study, candidates enrolled on a full-time basis will complete seven of the scheduled courses in the first year, together with one placement, and complete the remaining course, together with two more placements, in the second year. The research project will typically be commenced towards the end of the first year, although (full-time) candidates will formally enrol for it only in the second year. Candidates may wish to consider linking the project to one of the placements. Candidates enrolled for half-time study may spread these commitments over four years.
Weekly three-hour sessions of formal class contact in each course include activities such as practical exercises, demonstrations and tutorial discussions, in addition to lectures. While all classes will contain theoretical input, a major emphasis will be on active participation, discussion and experiential learning in a “learning exchange” context. The aim is to establish a learning environment in which part of the learning experience derives from material generated from the students’ own experiences and interactions within the group. Therefore, class attendance is vital. It is essential to note that attendance is required at 80% of the sessions, at least, in any subject; failure to meet this requirement (or absence from three or more sessions in a subject in a semester) may lead to exclusion from that subject for the year.
Study Plan
COURSES | UNITS |
| Summer Semester | |
| PSYCHOL 7330 Evidence-based Practice | 3 |
| PSYCHOL 7331 Professional Practice | 3 |
| First Semester, First Year | |
| PSYCHOL 7332 Psychological Assessment | 3 |
| PSYCHOL 7334 Human Resource Management | 3 |
| Second Semester, First Year | |
| PSYCHOL 7333 Organisational Behaviour & Management | 3 |
| PSYCHOL 7335 Contemporary Organisational Psychology | 3 |
| PSYCHOL 7336 Human Factors | 3 |
| PSYCHOL 7341 Master of Psychology (O&HF) Placement I | 3 |
| First Semester, Second Year | |
| PSYCHOL 7340 Master of Psychology (O&HF) Placement II | 3 |
| PSYCHOL 7344 Research Project in Organisational Psychology Part 1 | 6 |
| Second Semester, Second Year | |
| PSYCHOL 7343 Master of Psychology (O&HF) Placement III | 6 |
| PSYCHOL 7345 Research Project in Organisational Psychology Part 2 | 9 |
Master of Psychology (Health)
Program Coordinator: Professor Helen Winefield
The program commences in late January or early February of the first year of study. It is very demanding, and some coursework, practical placement and research requirements are undertaken outside the Semesters, during periods regarded as vacations for undergraduate students.
In the normal pattern of study, students enrolled on a full-time basis will complete seven courses of study and one placement, during first year. They should also do preliminary work on their research project although they will not enrol formally for this until second year. During second year they will complete two further placements, and the research project. Students may wish to consider linking the research project to one of the placements.
Marking schemes: The marking scheme for components of the program will involve grades and marks, except for Interviewing and Intervention and the Placements, where Non-Graded Passes will be awarded.
Study Plan
COURSES | UNITS |
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| Summer Semester, First Year | ||
| PSYCHOL 7230 Evidence-based Practice | 3 |
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| PSYCHOL 7231 Interviewing & Intervention | 3 |
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| First Semester, First Year | ||
| PSYCHOL 7232 Psychological Assessment | 3 |
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| PSYCHOL 7233 Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
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| PUB HLTH 7075 Introduction to Epidemiology | 3 |
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| PUB HLTH 7076 Health Policy and Public Health Interventions | 3 |
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| Second Semester, First Year | ||
| PSYCHOL 7234 Health Psychology | 3 |
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| PSYCHOL 7241 Placement I | 3 |
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| First Semester, Second Year | ||
| PSYCHOL 7240 Placement II | 3 |
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| PSYCHOL 7244 Research Project in Health Psychology | 6 |
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| Second Semester, Second Year | ||
| PSYCHOL 7243 Placement III | 6 |
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| PSYCHOL 7245 Research Project in Health Psychology | 9 |
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PhD/ Master of Psychology (Clinical)
Program coordinator:PhD: Prof Ted Nettelbeck
Masters: Dr Rachel Roberts
The Doctor of Philosophy/Master of Psychology (Clinical) degree involves completing all Masters coursework and placements and a PhD level research project in Clinical Psychology.
Master of Clinical Psychology (Defence)
Program coordinator: Dr Jane Mortimer
This program has a July and January intake.
The School of Psychology at the University of Adelaide in conjunction with Joint Health Command, Australian Defence Force (ADF), is offering a new program that has been developed to enhance professional skills in the field of Clinical psychology.
The Master of Clinical Psychology (Defence) will be available to University graduates with an accredited Honours degree in Psychology (or equivalent) working in the Australian Defence Force. Applicants must be an Australian Defence Force psychologist (including members of the ADF reserves), Commonwealth Department of Defence employed psychologist or a contracted health practitioner (psychologist) in Joint Health Command. Applications will also be accepted from Defence members who aspire to be psychologists within Defence.
In the normal pattern of study, candidates enrolled on a full-time basis will complete eight scheduled courses together with four placements and the research project. The research project for the thesis may be commenced at any time during the two years, although (full-time) candidates will formally enrol for it only in the second year. Candidates may wish to consider linking the project to one of the placements. Candidates enrolled for half-time study may spread these commitments over four years.
Study Plan
JULY INTAKE
COURSES |
UNITS |
| July Semester, First Year | |
| PSYCHOL 7401EX Regimental Officer Basic Course (ROBC) | 3 |
| or PSYCHOL 7406EX Mental Health Support on Operations | (3) |
| PSYCHOL 7408EX Mental Health Disaster Management | 3 |
| PSYCHOL 7404 Clinical Disorders in Adults & Children | 3 |
| Summer Semester, First Year | |
| PSYCHOL 7402 Evidence-based Practice | 3 |
| PSYCHOL 7407 Interviewing & Intervention | 3 |
| March Semester, First Year | |
| PSYCHOL 7403 Psychological Assessment | 3 |
| PSYCHOL 7412 Placement I | 3 |
| July Semester, Second Year | |
| PSYCHOL 7409 Neuropsychology & Disability | 3 |
| PSYCHOL 7413 Placement II | 3 |
| PSYCHOL 7416A Research Project in Clinical Psychology 1 | 6 |
| March Semester, Second Year | |
| PSYCHOL 7421 Advanced Child & Adult Interventions | 3 |
| PSYCHOL 7417 Placement III | 6 |
| PSYCHOL 7416B Research Project in Clinical Psychology 2 | 6 |
PhD/Master of Psychology (Health)
Program coordinator:
PhD: Prof Ted Nettelbeck
Masters: Prof Helen Winefield
The Doctor of Philosophy/Master of Psychology (Health) degree involves completing all Masters coursework and placements and a PhD level research project in Health Psychology.
PhD/ Master of Psychology (Organisational & Human Factors) - Proposed for 2012
Program coordinator:
PhD: Prof Ted Nettelbeck
Masters: Dr Aspa Sarris
The Doctor of Philosophy/Master of Psychology (Organisational & Human Factors) degree involves completing all Masters coursework and placements and a PhD level research project in Organisational Psychology.
