Clinical Coursework III comprises a number of sub-courses covering more advanced and specialised topics in clinical theory and practice such as:
- Psychopathology and Intervention II (Eating Disorders; Psychotic Disorders; Bipolar Disorder)
- Specialised Interventions
For further information on the course details please see the Clinical Psychology Program Handbook .
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Understand the psychological theories of the aetiology, progression, and/or recovery, precursors, and sequelae and the psychopathological characteristics and diagnostic taxonomies of the classification of eating, psychotic and bipolar disorders.
- Use evidence-based assessments to evaluate eating, psychotic and bipolar disorders, formulate treatment plans based on the principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and employ CBT techniques and strategies to treat eating, psychotic and bipolar disorders.
- Demonstrate superior interpersonal skills, including the ability to form positive working alliances with unmotivated clients and with peers.
- Understand and use theoretical systems that explain the aetiology and remediation of psychological problems based on the principles of Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), formulate treatment plans based on the principles of MI and IPT and employ MI and IPT techniques and strategies to treat psychological disorders.
- Apply advanced psychological knowledge to culturally responsive interventions in the area of clinical psychology.
Work Integrated Learning
Other
Students may engage with WIL partners (internal/external) as a component of the course
Other Information
Enrolees must be eligible for registration as a psychologist in the ACT. This course is assessed on a Course Requirement Satisfied (CRS) or Fail basis. Students must satisfactorily complete all assessment tasks in order to pass the course.
Indicative Assessment
- Psychopathology and Intervention III: Skills demonstrations (10) [LO 2,3]
- Psychopathology and Intervention III: Eating disorders resource kit and Psychosis and bipolar resource kit (12.5% each) (25) [LO 1,2,5]
- Psychopathology and Intervention III: Final exam (15) [LO 1,2,5]
- Specialised Interventions: Skills for implementing MI and IPT (10) [LO 3,4,5]
- Specialised Interventions: MI role play (20) [LO 3,5]
- Specialised Interventions: IPT Reflective Writing Piece (20) [LO 3,4,5]
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Workload
This course is comprised of submodules. The face-to-face/contact hours for each submodule may vary, but are expected to consist of:
- Psychopathology and Intervention II: 3 hours/week (36 hours over the semester)
- Specialised Interventions: 2 hours/week (24 hours over the semester)
Plus a minimum 200 hours of self-study and several mandatory workshops.
Inherent Requirements
No inherent requirements have been identified for this course.
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
To be confirmed at the beginning of the course. Texts will be selected in line with current research.
Assumed Knowledge
A basic understanding of clinical diagnosis, assessment and treatment comparable to undergraduate level abnormal psychology.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 4B
- Unit value:
- 10 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 10.00 | 0.20833 |
Course fees
If you are a domestic student, information about course fees can be found at Fees.
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $11800 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2968 | 01 Jan 2025 | 01 Jan 2025 | 31 Mar 2025 | 30 Jun 2025 | In Person | N/A |