Psychology

1. A personal statement
2. A current Working with Children Check
3. An academic referee’s report AND a professional referee’s report. Both reports are completed on the Counselling Referees Report forms.

• You can apply online
• PDF application form for domestic students
• PDF application form for international students

The Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology provides a fourth-year of study in Psychology for graduates who already have completed a three-year undergraduate degree in Psychology. Thus, this course enables students who wish to meet the minimum educational qualifications requirements for registration to work as a psychologist. Students will complete coursework at an advanced level as well as a group-based research project written up as a thesis. This course is fully accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council, and is recognised as such by the Australian Psychological Society and the Western Australian Psychologists' Registration Board.

1. A personal statement

• You can apply online
• PDF application form for domestic students
• PDF application form for international students

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Students undertaking this course are eligible for student income support payments (such as Youth Allowance and Austudy).

1. A personal statement
2. A current Working with Children Check
3. An academic referee’s report AND a professional referee’s report. Both reports are completed on the Counselling Referees Report forms.
4. Federal Police Clearance

• You can apply online
• PDF application form for domestic students
• PDF application form for international students

Master of Applied Psychology in Organisational Psychology

• 2008 Semester 2, 20 June 2008 (late applications may be considered)
• 2009 Semester 1, 20 October 2008

• 2008 Semester 2, 20 June 2008
• 2009 Semester 1, 20 October 2008

Link to handbook entry for Master of Applied Psychology in Clinical Psychology
Link to handbook entry for Master of Applied Psychology in Organisational Psychology

The Master of Applied Psychology + Doctor of Philosophy is offered to students wishing to combine professional training at Master's level in Clinical or Organisational Psychology with compatible research at the PhD level. It combines a thorough professional training in the chosen area of specialisation with the high level of research training associated with doctoral-level research. This course adheres to a scientist-practitioner model that stresses a systematic problem-solving approach. Its objective is to prepare psychologists who are skilled in individual casework and can apply their skills and knowledge to prevention, research, development, and evaluation at the individual, organisational, community and system levels. It is a professional qualification in Applied Psychology leading to employment in the health, educational, occupational, ergonomic, and community areas, which meets international standards. The course also develops students to be expert researchers in their chosen area of expertise.

There are two specialisations available: clinical psychology and organisational psychology. Coursework is selected and placements organised according to the area of specialisation. It is a requirement that the topic of the PhD must relate to the area of specialisation.

In the first year, students complete all the coursework and most of the practicum requirements of the Master of Applied Psychology course. In the remaining years, students complete their PhD research and the remaining practicum requirements.

Relevant units completed in the Graduate Certificate in Organisational Human Resources and Safety or the Postgraduate Diploma in Consultancy Psychology may be used as advanced standing toward the Master of Applied Psychology (Organisational Psychology).

Murdoch University has a Psychology Clinic and the Organisational Psychology Consulting Service to act as practical training facilities and community services.

The Doctor of Psychology is an intensive three-year professional research degree consisting of seminars, supervised practical work and applied research. The first year of study is the same as Year 1 of the Master of Applied Psychology. Students who complete the first year with marks of distinction may apply for transfer to the Doctor of Psychology. The specific purpose of this course is to enable students to undertake applied Doctoral-level research on a topic of their choice which will make a distinct contribution to the profession whilst gaining skills in applied psychology to meet registration requirements, and to pursue specialised study in a professional area of their choice.

All of the academics at Murdoch University are practising Applied Psychologists. Murdoch University has the Psychology Clinic, the Counselling Psychology Consulting Service, and the Organisational Psychology Consulting Service to act as practical training facilities and community services. In addition, the University cooperates with Commonwealth and State Public Service Ministries and Departments such as Department for Community Development, Justice, Employment, Health, Safety and Welfare, Education, the Disability Services Commission and other public and private services and facilities in Western Australia.

There are two specialisations available within the degree; Clinical and Organisational Psychology. In the first year, candidates will select units and practical placements appropriate to partial completion of one specialisation to be approved by the School Committee.

Link to handbook entry to Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology
Link to handbook entry to Doctor of Psychology in Organisational Psychology