Curtin University
Master of Clinical Psychology
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
Providing an advanced understanding of mental and physical health, along with the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge through two clinical placements.
Course overview
In Australia, you’ll need to complete six years of education and training to practise as a registered psychologist - four years at undergraduate and two at postgraduate levels.
This master's degree is the sixth and final year of your study. It provides specialist knowledge in clinical psychology - one of the nine areas of practice approved by the Psychology Board of Australia.
You’ll examine complex psychological disorders in adults, children and youth, including their causes, assessment, diagnosis and treatment. You’ll also develop your professional skills in managing complex ethical and professional issues, working with the public and handling conflict situations.
Over two 50-day clinical placements, you’ll build and apply your skills in a real-world setting, practising core clinical skills such as assessment, case conceptualisation and treatment under the supervision of a registered clinical psychologist.
You’ll also undertake an independent research project, plan and conduct research, analyse your data and complete a dissertation.
When you graduate, you can apply for registration as a psychologist within Australia and gain employment in a professional capacity.
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
July, 2026
What you will study
To complete the Master of Clinical Psychology, you must complete 200 credit points.
- Advanced Adult Psychopathology and Psychotherapy
- Advanced Child Psychopathology and Psychotherapy
- Clinical Psychology Master's Practicum
- Clinical Psychology Master's Dissertation 1
- Innovation and Evaluation in Clinical Practice
- Advanced Professional Practice and Clinical Interventions
- Clinical Psychology Master's Practicum 2
- Clinical Psychology Master's Dissertation 2
Entry requirements
Different pathway options depend on your level of work and education experience.
An APAC-accredited professional competencies (level 3) qualification, such as Curtin's Master of Clinical Psychology or equivalent. Entry is competitive and shortlisted candidates will be interviewed.
You will need to provide additional information with your application. Please take a look at the application requirements below.
Ranking and Selection Process
- Applicants will be ranked and selected based on published entry requirements and their entire academic record.
- Applicants must provide all required documents and be assessed as eligible to be included in the ranking for an offer.
- Meeting the minimum entry and course-specific prerequisites does not guarantee selection.
- If the course reaches capacity, the University reserves the right not to proceed with subsequent offer rounds.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis. Credit reduces the amount of learning required to complete the course and may be granted for formal education qualifications, non-formal learning from non-award programs of study and informal learning through work experiences. Further information can be found at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au/non-school-leavers/rpl.cfm.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
- Apply psychology knowledge, principles and practice to achieve client-centred and evidence-informed outcomes.
- Generate effective solutions through critical analysis, reflective practice and professional reasoning.
- Critically appraise information and apply it to contemporary psychology theory and practice.
- Communicate effectively and appropriately to ensure positive and effective therapeutic and inter-professional relationships; use relevant documentation and reporting processes, including the ethical disclosure of professional information.
- Evaluate and apply appropriate technologies to contemporary psychology practice
- Develop and apply life-long learning skills to achieve professional competence; engage in research to further develop personal and professional knowledge and skills.
- Comply with APAC standards and practices by integrating local and global perspectives relevant to the field.
- Practice psychology in a culturally responsive and inclusive manner, incorporating the perspectives of multiple stakeholders.
- Work professionally and collaboratively to meet ethical and legal responsibilities.
Career outcomes
This course provides access to various employment opportunities in government and non-government clinical and mental health service settings.
Fees and CSP
Indicative first year fee in 2026: $4,800 (Commonwealth Supported Place).
Indicative first year full fee in 2026: $39,280 (Domestic Full-fee Paying Place).
The indicative first-year fee is calculated on 200 credit points, which is the typical full-time study load per year, however some courses require additional study to be completed, in which case the fee will be higher than that shown.
Student fees may vary by the following:
- 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.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee-paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.
