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RTO Courses – 2021

Applications for our July 2021 intake for the Certificate IV in Career Development are now open and will close on July 18th 2021.

To submit an expression of interest, please contact us on [email protected]. To keep up to date on when our 2022 course applications will open, follow us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, or register your interest here.

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Graduate Certificate Courses

Applications for our 2021 intake in all COVID-19 Funded courses have now closed.

To be notified if we are able to offer these courses in 2022, follow us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, or register your interest here.

Psychology Courses

Advanced entry for the Master of Professional Psychology Practice program is currently available. Please contact us at [email protected] if you wish to apply.

Applications for our 2021 intake in all other psychology programs are now closed.

Applications for our February 2022 applications will open on August 2nd and close on October 31st.
To keep up to date on when applications will open, follow us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, or register your interest here.

Counselling and Psychotherapy Courses

Applications for our February 2021 intakes in all counselling and psychotherapy programs are now closed.

Applications for our February 2022 applications will open on August 2nd and close on October 31st. To keep up to date on when applications will open, follow us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, or register your interest here.

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By submitting your interest for future intakes and courses, you will be added to a mailing list and will be contacted prior to the opening of the next application round.

Single Subject Enrolment

Single subjects are a flexible option that allows students to enrol in a selection of units from our postgraduate courses, as single subject short courses. All coursework units from our postgraduate course, excluding placement and research units, are available for single subject enrolment.

Single Subject Expression Of Interest

Professional Development / Short Courses

To view our professional development opportunities, please click here.

Resources for Applicants

Please refer to the FAQ page for any further information.

References Required

Applicants must provide references using the online HODSPA reference system. A guide on how to use the system is available here. All references must be completed and received through the HODSPA system no later than two weeks after the applications close date listed above.

The Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology) requires two academic references and one professional reference.
Master of Professional Psychology Practice requires two academic references and one professional reference.
The Graduate Certificate of Counselling and Psychotherapy, the Graduate Diploma of Counselling and Psychotherapy, and the Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy all require two references; we prefer at least one academic reference. However, if you have been out of higher education for more than ten years then two professional references or voluntary references will be sufficient.

Note: The Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) does not require references.

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Grade Scale

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Professional Development

The Short Course Centre offers tailored education programs and sessional lectures for the general public, professionals working in the field of mental health, corporate clients, provisional psychologists and their supervisors.
Student Support Services

Students have access to support services including counsellors and mentors who can assist with study skills, time management, academic progress, assistance with English language, and other academic issues.
Statement of Tuition Assurance – Higher Education

Tuition assurance protects students in the event a course of study provided by an approved HELP provider ceases to be provided after it starts but before it is completed. Find our more here.
Scholarships and Awards

Every scholarship transforms the lives of our students, making a real difference to their education, and to the diverse communities of which they are a part.
Our Campus and Lecture Rooms

Our lecture, tutorial and counselling rooms are fully equipped to meet student needs, with accessible individual workstations for between classes and common student areas.
my.CMI and Canvas

my.CMI is the central destination for your studies at Cairnmillar. Students will find links to everything they need and information about all of their requirements throughout their course.
Library and Test Library

The Library at Cairnmillar is a highly specialised library resource, aimed at the curriculum requirements of our students, psychological research and clinical psychology.
Alumni

We are very proud of the contribution our graduates make to the vision of the organisation and to the communities in which they work throughout Australia and overseas.
Policies and Procedures

View all official Cairnmillar Institute student services and formal teaching policies.