Masters in Psychology (Clinical)

This must include details of previous research, such as a summary of all research outputs and experience, publications, conference presentations, etc. Work samples such as abstracts may be attached as appendices to the CV.

Proof of Completion: These are certificates of completion for prior degrees. All pages of one testamur, including the original language copy, should be provided in one documen

Applicants need to provide an electronic copy of transcripts for all tertiary degrees completed or attempted, including current and research degrees. Each transcript needs to include the following, submitted as one document: o both grade and unit of credit for each course, for all years o the original language and official translated^^^ version o the official grading system with an explanation of specific scores/grades.

(International applicants only) *Financial Declaration Form: As an applicant to UNSW, you must demonstrate that you can financially support yourself (& any dependants) for the duration of your studies. If you are applying for a UNSW Research Scholarship, this includes showing how you will fund yourself if unsuccessful for a scholarship. All applicants must complete the Financial Declaration Form and, if required, submit evidence of your capacity to fund all living costs, fees and other associated costs

Referee contact details will be required within your Admission application. Written reference reports are not required within the Admission application, however your Supervisor/School may contact your referees directly, or ask for a written report as needed. Referees should be recent (within the last 5 years).

All applicants are required to provide a copy of their passport. International applicants already onshore should also provide a copy of their currently visa

Copy of Previous Thesis: Applicants who have undertaken a research component in their previous degree/s should provide the entire copy of their previous thesis. If the thesis was not written in English, provide an English abstract along with the original copy. If this is a very large file, please upload a document that lists the website where the thesis can be accessed directly. If you are still undertaking your thesis, a copy can be provided once your degree is complete.

Complete the Research Plan Form. This will include: 1) Outline how you are eligible for admission to the program; • Your answer needs to provide details of any prior degrees completed and the research experiences that you have had. For applicants with either a Bachelor’s Degree with Honours or a Masters by Research (more than 50% of the degree is research), this is normally all that is required. For other degrees, you must provide evidence of research experience and recent research outputs to establish equivalence to these qualifications. For example, for a coursework Masters, you might state that there was a thesis which was completed over one year/two terms and which had a journal publication from it, and the degree had two or more advanced technical courses. 2) Description of your capability to carry out high quality research; • In this answer you need to provide evidence of your capability to carry out research at the level of the degree you are applying for. This may include research outputs, awards and other things that recognise your abilities, but can also include research experiences that you have had in your career. For example, publications, patents and awards. 3) Rationale for why you chose this project and supervisory team • In this answer you should explain why you decided to work in this area of research and why you have selected the supervisory team to do this work 4) Description of your proposed research project (no more than 3000 words) • Include a statement of the research problem and its significance • Outline how you plan to address this problem • Requirements of a research description differ between Faculties and their research degree types. If you have any further questions regarding your research description, we recommend discussing this with your prospective supervisor.