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MA in Clinical Psychology (Coursework) at University of Johannesburg

University of Johannesburg, South Africa

Programme overview

The MA in Clinical Psychology (Coursework) is a full-time NQF level 9, 180-credit master's at Auckland Park Kingsway. It builds advanced knowledge, micro skills and conceptualising skills across remedial, preventative, curative and fortigenic areas, together with research competence.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Department: Department of Psychology  |  Duration: 2 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Advanced knowledge and applied competencies in Psychology and research. After the programme and an internship in clinical psychology, graduates may write the HPCSA board exam and, after a year of community service, register as a Clinical Psychologist.

Career pathways

Registration as a Clinical Psychologist with the HPCSA after the internship, board exam and community service year.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Honours degree or equivalent degree in Psychology. Applicants apply online to UJ and separately to the Department of Psychology; selection is a two-step process of document review followed by a selection week with the department.

Duration: 2 Years Full-Time

Apply through the official page: https://www.uj.ac.za/admission-aid/postgraduate/

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