PSYC71-607: Psychopathology and Therapy: Adults 2

Description

This subject provides advanced training in the assessment, diagnosis, classification and treatment of common and severe mental disorders and psychopathology in adults. The disorders covered include delirium, dementia and amnesic disorders, somatoform, psychotic, dissociative, and adjustment disorders. In this subject, students receive formal academic training in the mechanisms and aetiology of these disorders, including a critical examination of the major diagnostic systems and diagnostic criteria. They receive formal academic training in the clinical, behavioural, and psychometric assessment of these problems, formal academic training in empirically validated psychological interventions, and formal academic training in psychopharmacology. Students learn to reliably diagnose psychological disorders and to plan and evaluate appropriate treatments.

Subject details

Type:	Postgraduate Subject
Code:	PSYC71-607
EFTSL:	0.125
Faculty:	Faculty of Society and Design
Semesters offered:	September 2026 [Non-Standard Offering]
Credit:	10
Study areas:	Psychology, Criminology, and Social Sciences
Subject fees:	Commencing in 2025: $5,880.00 Commencing in 2026: $6,000.00 Commencing in 2027: $6,210.00 Commencing in 2025: $6,730.00 Commencing in 2026: $7,040.00 Commencing in 2027: $7,360.00

Learning outcomes

Communicate a case analysis in written form using professional conventions.
Identify complex and severe adult psychological disorders using a recognised diagnostic taxonomy.
Select evidence-based interventions for complex and severe adult presentations, justifying the choice against the case formulation.
Collaborate with other health professionals in the management of a shared clinical case, maintaining respectful and culturally responsive working relationships.
Reflect on own contribution to interprofessional practice and its implications for future professional practice.
Analyse the mechanisms, aetiology and pharmacological management of complex and severe adult mental disorders.

Enrolment requirements

Requisites:	Nil
Assumed knowledge:	Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.
Restrictions:	This subject is not available to Study Abroad Students The Master of Psychology (Clinical) and Master of Professional Psychology programs are accredited pathways towards registration as a Psychologist. Entry into these programs is based on a calculated GPA derived from a completed four year sequence of study in Psychology as accredited by APAC as well as invitation into the degree. As such, this subject can only be taken by those students successfully admitted to the degree. This subject is not available as a general elective. To be eligible for enrolment, the subject must be specified in the students’ program structure.

Requisites:

Nil

Assumed knowledge:

Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.

Restrictions:

This subject is not available to

Study Abroad Students

The Master of Psychology (Clinical) and Master of Professional Psychology programs are accredited pathways towards registration as a Psychologist. Entry into these programs is based on a calculated GPA derived from a completed four year sequence of study in Psychology as accredited by APAC as well as invitation into the degree. As such, this subject can only be taken by those students successfully admitted to the degree.

This subject is not available as a general elective. To be eligible for enrolment, the subject must be specified in the students’ program structure.

Subject outlines

Subject dates

September 2026

Non-Standard Offering
Enrolment opens:	19/07/2026
Semester start:	14/09/2026
Subject start:	14/09/2026
Last enrolment:	17/09/2026
Teaching census:	13/10/2026
Withdraw - Financial:	14/10/2026
Withdraw - Academic:	01/11/2026

Non-Standard Offering
Enrolment opens:	19/07/2026
Semester start:	14/09/2026
Subject start:	14/09/2026
Last enrolment:	17/09/2026
Teaching census:	13/10/2026
Withdraw - Financial:	14/10/2026
Withdraw - Academic:	01/11/2026