EDF5733 Clinical placement in psychology 3
Faculty of Education
EDF5733 Clinical placement in psychology 3 is a level 5, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs EDF5572, EDF5568, EDF5571, EDF5563, EDF5561, EDF5570, EDF5562 and EDF5569.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before EDF5733
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
- EDF5572Professional experience: Working with systems and groupsNo reviews yet
- EDF5568Professional experience in psychologyNo reviews yet
- EDF5571Advanced psychological assessment and diagnosisNo reviews yet
- EDF5563Cognitive assessmentNo reviews yet
- EDF5561Clinical case formulationNo reviews yet
- EDF5570Advanced clinical interventions for mental health No reviews yet
- EDF5562Ethics for professional practiceNo reviews yet
- EDF5569Advanced practice in educational and developmental psychologyNo reviews yet
After EDF5733
No unit lists EDF5733 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Students enrolled in D6007 Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology prior to 2020 must complete the following prerequisites: EDF5720, EDF5721, EDF5722 and EDF5723
Overview
This practicum unit develops a range of professional skills and acquaints you with issues of professional ethics and practice in psychology. You will spend between three and four days per week on placement. The placement activities undertaken in this unit contribute to the total placement hours required for the course (minimum 1000 hours). You will be supervised on site by your field supervisors and also have regular contact with your university supervisors. Monthly group supervision sessions are offered from January to December for the duration of the placements.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Immers blk |
| Second semester | Clayton | Immers blk |
Assessment
- Written case study activities (4000 words or equivalent)Written50%
- Placement evaluation and log book (4000 words or equivalent)Work integrated50%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply advanced knowledge and skills for assessment, consultation, counselling and intervention to working with clients
- 2
Apply advanced report-writing skills to practice
- 3
Use advanced knowledge of local human service systems and an applied understanding of legal and ethical issues relevant to the area of practice of educational and developmental psychology.
- 4
Have achieved Level 4 competencies in educational and developmental psychology (APAC, 2019) as assessed by the field and university supervisors.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials36 hours
- Teaching approachProfessional placement
Minimum total expected workload comprises:
(a.) Contact hours for on-campus students:
- 400 hours (54 days) per semester of clinical placement experience including a minimum of 175 direct client activity hours (Permission may be sought to transfer some days and hours between the three placements)
- monthly group supervision sessions on campus from January to December for the duration of the placements
See also Unit timetable information
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Please visit the unit Moodle site for further information.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Zoe Morris
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Zoe Morris
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF5733?
You need EDF5572, EDF5568, EDF5571, EDF5563, EDF5561, EDF5570, EDF5562 and EDF5569 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is EDF5733 offered?
In 2026, EDF5733 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.
Does EDF5733 have an exam?
No. EDF5733 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.