University of Adelaide
Master of Psychology (Clinical)
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
Provides the knowledge and skills needed to practise as a registered psychologist.
Course overview
Clinical psychologists work with clients with high and low prevalence mental health issues - from anxiety and depression to psychosis. They have specialist skills in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of major mental illnesses and psychological problems.
What will you do?
- Benefit from the university's strong links with a professional community of clinical practitioners.
- Build knowledge and skills in the assessment of psychological disorders
- Learn about a broad range of evidence-based treatment approaches
- Undertake three clinical placements totalling over 1000 hours.
- Enjoy small class sizes and face-to-face teaching.
- Network with future employers in mental health and health care settings.
- Complete a significant research project in clinical psychology.
Where could it take you?
Upon successful completion, you’ll be eligible to apply for full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia. Graduates work with individuals and families in a range of settings, including private practices, hospitals, mental health organisations, schools and non-profit agencies. They may also be involved in research, teaching and supervision. To gain clinical endorsement and use the title "Clinical Psychologist", further postgraduate supervision is required.
This degree is only available in blended mode and on-campus attendance is required. If you are a continuing student in the degree and are unable to attend campus, please contact your program coordinator for program advice.
CSP Subsidised Fees Available
This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.
Key facts
What you will study
To qualify for the Master of Psychology (Clinical) degree, you must complete 12 courses or 48 units. Unless otherwise indicated, each course is worth three units.
Core courses
- Evidence-based Practice
- Interviewing and Intervention
- Psychological Assessment
- Psychopathology and Clinical Practice
- Neuropsychology and Disability
- Health Psychology
- Advanced Child and Adult Intervention
- Placement I
- Placement II
- Research Project in Clinical Psychology I (six units)
- Placement III (six units)
- Research Project in Clinical Psychology II (nine units)
Entry requirements
Higher Education Study
Entry is available to graduates with a four-year qualification in Psychology or equivalent (including Honours with a minimum grade of Second Class, Division A). The degree must meet the standards set out by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), including the accredited sequence in Psychology having been completed within the last 10 years. The ONLY exception to this is where applicants have completed their four-year sequence in Psychology more than 10 years ago but have completed a PhD in Psychology within the past 10 years. All applicants must submit their Honours/4th-year results in the form of an official transcript that states completion of the degree or final results in their applications via SATAC, which can be officially verified by the relevant application date for the round in which they are applying.
Ranking for offers after interviews is based on a combination of scores from these three components:
- Honours/4th-year grade (10%)
- Casper Situational Judgement Test (40%)
- Interview performance (50%)
For detailed information, please refer to the Master of Psychology Admission Guide.
Additional Entry Requirements
Applicants (including those with a PhD) must:
- Have an Honours/4th-year grade of 2A or above/equivalent GPA.
- Provide a copy of their Honours/4th year result in the form of an official transcript, or final results able to be officially verified by the University of Adelaide by the relevant date for the round in which they are applying.
- Provide Casper Situational Judgement Test results by the relevant date for the round in which they are applying.
- Attend an interview (if invited).
In addition to the SATAC application, all applicants MUST be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a provisional psychologist. If you are unable to obtain provisional registration, then you will be unable to continue in the program. All applicants must also review the inherent requirement statements at health.adelaide.edu.au/study-with-us/inherent-requirements/psychology and consider whether they are able to meet these requirements. For detailed information, please refer to the Master of Psychology Admission Guide.
Recognition of Prior Learning
If you have previously studied or have relevant work experience, you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning. This will help reduce the number of courses you must take to finish your program. Contact the university for more information.
Career outcomes
Graduates of this program have gone on to roles such as:
- Community Services Officer
- Psychologist
- Mental Health Worker
- Clinical Psychologist
Fees and CSP
Indicative annual tuition fee in 2025: $4,625 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
A student’s annual fee may vary per:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
Commonwealth Supported Places
The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.
If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you only need to pay some of your tuition fees. The student contribution amount is the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.
Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.
Your student contribution amount is:
- Calculated per unit you're enrolled in.
- Depending on the study areas they relate to.
- Reviewed and adjusted each year.
HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.
