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Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology at University of the Witwatersrand

University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa

Programme overview

The Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology programme comprises three main elements: a year of theoretical coursework and applied training offered full-time at the university; the completion of a clinically orientated research study and report; and a full-time internship of 12 months at sites in the g The theoretical orientation of the Wits Clinical Masters programme is largely Psychodynamic, however, much of the intervention is offered from an integrated perspective drawing upon a range of psychotherapeutic models and modes of intervention. Close supervision of applied work is a particular strength of the programme.

Faculty: Humanities  |  Department: Human and Community Development  |  Duration: 2 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

FIRST YEAR: COURSEWORK MODULES The following modules are offered in the program: Psychotherapy Students receive training in the skills necessary for practice as a psychotherapist, in a range of psychotherapeutic methods and focus areas, including group and family therapy, play therapy and intensive input on psychodynamic psychotherapy. Psychological Assessment The course covers a range of aspects

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Application information

Entry requirements

Psychology major in your undergraduate degree Honours in psychology with a minimum of 65% average For additional entry requirements, Click Here for information on the department website

ZAR 95,690 for the whole programme (2026). Average tuition fee for the programme (over two years of study) for 2026 as stated in the 2026 Fees Book, Chapter 2 (Average Tuition Fees); excludes additional charges (notes, computer, lab and other fees). Postgraduate international students pay local tu Source

Postgraduate applications are made online at www.wits.ac.za/applications; the closing date for each programme is listed in its course finder entry. The application fee is R200 (not payable by current Wits students applying online), paid via the Self-Service Portal or by EFT to the Wits University Application Fees account at FNB.

Apply through the official page: https://www.wits.ac.za/applications

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