MA (Clinical Psychology) (Coursework)
Pretoria, South Africa
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Introduction
MA (Clinical Psychology) (Coursework)
This Program provides integrated professional and advanced academic training equipping the student to function as a Clinical Psychologist and leads the student to be able to apply for an internship in Clinical Psychology and, thereafter, undergo a Professional Board Exam in Clinical Psychology. After successful completion of a Professional Board Exam, the student can then apply to the Professional Board for Psychology of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) for registration as a Clinical Psychologist. Such registration will be subject to any professional conditions and requirements stipulated by the Professional Board for Psychology and the HPCSA at the time of registration.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Year 1
Core modules
- Clinical assessment and patient management 803
- Clinical interventions and therapeutics 871
- Professional development and clinical practice 872
- Clinical Psychopathology in context 874
Final year
Core modules
- Mini-dissertation: Clinical Psychology 895
- Internship: Clinical Psychology 896
Program Outcome
Credits: 180