Overview

The MA in Clinical Psychology (CW) and MSc in Clinical Psychology (CW) programmes from University of Johannesburg could lead to registration as a Clinical Psychologist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa if followed by an internship in clinical psychology at an accredited institution.

The MA (Clinical Psychology) qualification is obtained by students with a humanities background and the MSc (Clinical Psychology) qualification by students with a natural sciences background.

This fulltime programme encompasses the broad spectrum of Clinical Psychology.

The programme consists of:

a research component (completion of a minor dissertation)

attending workshops

contact sessions

practical work.

After successful completion of the Degree, students apply for an internship in Clinical Psychology. In accordance with regulations by the Department of Health, students also have to complete one year of Community Service after completion of the internship.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Therapeutic Psychology : Individual approaches
Therapeutic Psychology : Group approaches
Psychopathology, Psychodiagnostics and Psychological assessment
Child and adolescent Psychotherapy and Psychopathology
Integrated Professional development
Minor dissertation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-13 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

Psychology Clinical Psychology View 11 other Masters in Clinical Psychology in South Africa

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students should be in possession of an Honours Degree or an equivalent degree in Psychology. A minimum mark of 65% is required. Students are admitted to the programme after they have been evaluated as suitable candidates by the Department through a selection process, which takes place in August.
The number of students allowed into the programme is determined by the availability of staff, the availability of internships and market demands. The closing date for applications and the dates for selection are determined annually by the Department. Application forms and information are obtainable online.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

23686 ZAR / year

≈ 23686 ZAR / year
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Citizens or residents

23686 ZAR / year

≈ 23686 ZAR / year

Additional Details

The fees for the complete programme amount, average between R47 373.00 and R286,604.00. Fees may vary depending on the compositon of the master’s degree

Living costs

Johannesburg

South Africa

8434 - 12036 ZAR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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