Postgraduate Coursework Master Programs

Master of Psychology (Clinical)

Master of Psychology (Organisational & Human Factors)

Master of Psychology (Health)

Master of Psychology (Clinical/PhD)

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 where the School's by-line appears.  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)

Course coordinator: Dr Linley Denson

In the normal pattern of study, students enrolled on a full-time basis will complete eight of the ten 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 one further course, two further placements, and the research project. Students may wish to consider linking the research project to one of the placements.

Mark schemes: The marking scheme for components of the program will involve grades and marks, except for Preparation for Psychological Practice and the Placements, where Non-Graded Passes will be awarded. Forms of assessments will be discussed and written information distributed, at the first meeting of each course.

Courses on offer for 2008 are:

Master of Psychology (Organisational & Human Factors)

Course coordinator: Dr Aspa Sarris

the normal pattern of study, candidates enrolled on a full-time basis will complete ten 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 .

Courses on offer in 2008 are:

Master of Psychology (Health)

Course 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 eight 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 Preparation for Psychological Practice and the Placements, where Non-Graded Passes will be awarded. Forms of assessments will be discussed and written information distributed, at the first meeting of each course.

Courses on offer in 2008 are:

Master of Psychology (Clinical/PhD)

Course coordinator: Dr Lisa Kettler

This program is not available in 2010