Masters by Coursework

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.

• Program coordinator: Dr Linley Denson
• Degree Information: Master of Psychology (Clinical)

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.

• Program Coordinator: Professor Helen Winefield
• Degree Information: Master of Psychology (Health)

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.

• Program Coordinator: Dr Neil Kirby
• Degree Information: Master of Psychology (Organisational and Human Factors)