Course code: 0158A
Contact: Dr Philip Greenway (course coordinator)
The MPsych(Counselling) prepares graduates to practise as counselling psychologists in a range of settings including hospitals, community centres, schools, tertiary institutions, private practices, industry, health-oriented facilities and other similar places. For more detailed information regarding the role and employment prospects of counselling psychologists, students should consult the Board of Counselling Psychologists, Australian Psychological Society.
The MPsych(Counselling) consists of three parts: advanced coursework, supervised practica and research thesis.
The coursework entails the three subjects:
Students undertake a supervised practicum - GED1830 (Clinical placement in psychology).
The research thesis complies with the regulations for the MPsych as laid down in the regulations section at the end of this handbook but must be completed on a topic relevant to the discipline of counselling psychology. Students should consult with the course coordinator regarding their choice of topic for the thesis.