CQUniversity
Master of Clinical Psychology (Advanced Entry)
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
Acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for the Level 4 professional competencies in clinical psychology as a specialised practice area, as outlined by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).
Course overview
The Master of Clinical Psychology (Advanced Entry) is an ideal study option if you already possess general registration as a psychologist or have completed an APAC-accredited Master of Professional Psychology and would like to undertake clinical psychology training as a specialised practice area.
You will undertake advanced training in professional practice, psychological assessment and clinical intervention. You will also plan, conduct and evaluate a community-based engagement project with a clinical psychology focus.
This degree will prepare you for the Registrar Program to gain an Area of Practice Endorsement in Clinical Psychology with the Psychology Board of Australia.
Key facts
What you will study
To earn this Master of Clinical Psychology (Advanced Entry), you are required to complete these seven core units:
- Clinical Practice 2
- Advanced Clinical Assessment
- Advanced Clinical Intervention
- Health Psychology and Rehabilitation
- Clinical Practice 3
- Clinical Practice 4
- Clinical Psychology Engagement and Evaluation Project
Entry requirements
To be eligible for entry into this course, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
Option one:
- Currently hold general registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia and have held this registration for a minimum of 12 months; and
- Can demonstrate current compliance with Registration Board Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements.
Option two:
- Have completed an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited Master of Professional Psychology or equivalent program, which satisfies the APAC criteria for Level 3 professional competencies in Psychology.
- Be eligible for registration with the Psychology Board of Australia as a provisional psychologist.
Entry is competitive, with limited places available. To be considered for a place within this course via either of the above options, applicants must supply the following:
- An official academic transcript;
- A current resume or curriculum vitae that includes employment, relevant experience, research experience and accomplishments;
- A one-page statement outlining expectations of the course, reasons for applying for entry and including qualities that make you a suitable applicant for clinical psychology training. Applicants applying based on current registration and CPD should provide details of this. Please use Times New Roman, size 12 font, with double line spacing;
- Two references were supplied via the Heads of Departments and Schools of Psychology Australia (HODSPA) Psychology Reference Portal.
Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an interview (face-to-face or via teleconferencing).
All applicants must meet the requirements outlined in CQUniversity’s English Language Proficiency Requirements Policy and Procedure.
Recognition of Prior Learning
If you have completed prior studies relevant to units within this course, you may be eligible for credit for your past studies. Learn more about credit and recognition of prior learning.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Clinical psychologists are employed in various practice-related fields, including outpatient, inpatient, counselling, educational, forensic, health and other settings that focus on assisting people across their lifespan, from children to older people. They are also employed in teaching and research settings. Clinical psychologists work in private and public sectors, including hospitals, government departments and agencies.
Graduates of this degree can work as registered general psychologists in the public and private sectors and as clinical psychologists after completing the clinical psychology registrar program.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative first-year tuition fee in 2025: $28,992 (domestic full-fee paying place)
The indicative first-year fee is the approximate cost of enrolling in this course for one academic year for a full-fee paying place.
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- 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.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee-paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.
