Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology (MA (Clinical Psychology))

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

The aim of the MA (Clinical/Counselling Psychology) programme is to provide a comprehensive education in psychological knowledge and skills. Special emphasis is to be given to a general, basic psychological foundation, which will enable students to deal with the demands of the area of specialisation.

Programme Convenor: Prof. JH Buitendach (tel. 206 3800 – E-mail: jhbuitendach@unam.na)

ADMISSION

To qualify for admission to the MA (Clinical/Counselling Psychology) programme, a student must be in possession of any one of the following qualifications:
- an Honours degree in Psychology or Industrial Psychology
- a four-year Bachelor’s degree with Psychology or Industrial Psychology as a single major, for which at least a C-grade average (i.e. 60% or higher) has been attained
- a recognised qualification equivalent to the above

Refer to 9. Regulations for Postgraduate Courses of Study in the General Information and Regulations Yearbook.

DURATION OF STUDY

The minimum period of registration in the MA (Clinical/Counselling Psychology) programme is two (2) years full-time.

CURRICULUM

The MA (Clinical/Counselling Psychology) programme consists of two parts. In the first year, students will complete their academic coursework studies and examinations. In the second year, students write a research thesis.

PART 1: COURSEWORK (YEAR I)

PART 2: RESEARCH THESIS (YEAR II)

Candidates must submit a thesis (of approximately 25 000 – 50 000 words) on a topic selected in consultation with the Department, subject to the general regulations for Master’s degree studies (cf. 9. Regulations for Postgraduate Courses of Study in the General Information and Regulations Yearbook).