Master's & doctoral degrees

Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology

Qualification code: 90119
Qualification type: Coursework
NQF level: 9
Total credits: 240
SAQA ID: 111251
Rules:
13 Course work modules, research proposal, mini-dissertation, and internship year. Students have to pass Group A modules with a minimum of 50% in year 1 before they can register for the Group B modules in year 2. In year 3, students must complete an internship year at an accredited internship placement. In order to obtain the degree in MA Clinical Psychology, students must pass year 1, year 2, year 3 at an accredited internship site (non-credit bearing module) and the research dissertation. Students have to successfully complete proposal module before they can register for the research dissertation. Students who are registered for the MA Clinical Psychology training should comply with the Health Professions Council of South Africa's (HPCSA) ethical code of conduct and professional standards.


Who can register?

  • Applicants may only register once they have received confirmation from Unisa that their application for admission has been accepted. Returning students must please check their myLife e-mails for confirmation. New Unisa students will receive confirmation via the e-mail address they provided at the time of application.
  • Re-registering students (who made sufficient progress during the current academic year) and students who officially deferred their studies must register online during the approved registration period for 2024.
  • Should you wish to start a new qualification, please apply for admission during the next application period.


When can I register?

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Master's & doctoral qualifications 10 January 2024 29 March 2024 29 March 2024 

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The following qualifications have different registration dates for first-time registrations:

  • All qualifications in the College of Science, Engineering and Technology (excluding Computer Science & Information Systems qualifications)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (90040) - SET, MAT, TEC, CHE, COM, LIF, AST, STA, SCE & PHY options
  • Master of Science in Nature Conservation (Full Dissertation) (98022)
  • Qualifications in the Department of Decision Science: Master of Science (98597 - ORE), the PhD in Operations Research (98598) and the MCom in Quantitative Management (98701)

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Time limits for this degree

All master's and doctoral qualifications are structured over a defined period. Refer to sections 4.13 and 4.14 in the Procedures for master’s and doctoral degrees.

  • Coursework master's degree: A maximum of three years with an option to apply for one additional year.
  • Research master's degree: A maximum of three years with an option to apply for one additional year.
  • Doctoral degree: A maximum of six years with an option to apply for one additional year.

Both you and your supervisor are responsible to ensure that you complete your studies within the approved duration for your qualification.

Catalytic niche areas 

Unisa has identified the following 10 catalytic niche areas to be operationalised within the colleges:

  1. Marine studies      
  2. Aviation and aeronautical studies      
  3. Automotive      
  4. Energy      
  5. Space study and square kilometre array      
  6. Fourth IR and digitalisation      
  7. Natural sciences (biotechnological studies)      
  8. Health studies/medicine      
  9. Feminist, womanist and bosadi theorisations      
  10. Student support and co-curricular activities      

If you are interested in any of these areas, please discuss it with your supervisor to incorporate it into your studies. 


Curriculum

Please click on the modules below to see further information (eg semester/year module, NQF level)

Module (Please click on the module to see further information) Pre-requisite/Co-requisite/Recommendation
Fifth level. Compulsory
DLCPS91 - Mini-Dissertation: Clinical Psychology Pre-requisite:PYC5901, PYC5902, PYC5903, PYC5904, PYC5905, PYC5906, PYC5907, PYC5908, PYC5909, PYC5911, PYC5912, PYC5913, PYC5914; MPCHS91
Co-requisite:PYC5915
MPCHS91 - Master Proposal - CHS Co-requisite:PYC5901, PYC5902, PYC5903, PYC5904, PYC5905, PYC5911
PYC5901 - Ethics, Legislation and Professional Psychological Practice Co-requisite:MPCHS91, PYC5902, PYC5903, PYC5904, PYC5905, PYC5911
PYC5902 - Ecosystemic Theories Co-requisite:MPCHS91, PYC5901, PYC5903, PYC5904, PYC5905, PYC5911
PYC5903 - Psychopathology and Psychodiagnostics Co-requisite:MPCHS91, PYC5901, PYC5902, PYC5904, PYC5905, PYC5911
PYC5904 - Psychological Assessment Co-requisite:MPCHS91, PYC5901, PYC5902, PYC5903, PYC5905, PYC5911
PYC5905 - Child and Adult Therapeutic Skills and Strategies Co-requisite:MPCHS91, PYC5901, PYC5902, PYC5903, PYC5904, PYC5911
PYC5906 - Psychological and Psycho-legal Assessment Pre-requisite:PYC5901, PYC5902, PYC5903, PYC5904, PYC5905, PYC5911
PYC5907 - Neuropsychology and Neuropsychological Assessment Pre-requisite:PYC5901, PYC5902, PYC5903, PYC5904, PYC5905, PYC5911
PYC5908 - African Epistemologies Pre-requisite:PYC5901, PYC5902, PYC5903, PYC5904, PYC5905, PYC5911
PYC5909 - Family Therapy: Theory and Practice Pre-requisite:PYC5901, PYC5902, PYC5903, PYC5904, PYC5905, PYC5911
PYC5911 - Community Mental Health Care Practice Co-requisite:MPCHS91, PYC5901, PYC5902, PYC5903, PYC5904, PYC5905
PYC5912 - Psycho-Legal Intervention and Practice Pre-requisite:PYC5901, PYC5902, PYC5903, PYC5904, PYC5905, PYC5911
PYC5913 - Clinical Psychotherapeutic Practice Pre-requisite:PYC5901, PYC5902, PYC5903, PYC5904, PYC5905, PYC5911
PYC5914 - Theory and Practice of Group Psychotherapy Pre-requisite:PYC5901, PYC5902, PYC5903, PYC5904, PYC5905, PYC5911
PYC5915 - Clinical Psychology Internship Pre-requisite:PYC5901, PYC5902, PYC5903, PYC5904, PYC5905, PYC5906, PYC5907, PYC5908, PYC5909, PYC5911, PYC5912, PYC5913, PYC5914, MPCHS91
Co-requisite:DLCPS91