Master of Clinical Psychology (Post Registration)

What you will study

To complete the Master of Clinical Psychology (Post Registration), you must pass eight credit points. The number of credit points required may vary, depending on your entry point or how much credit you receive as recognition of prior learning (RPL) based on your professional experience and previous qualifications.

An 8 credit points Master of Clinical Psychology (Post Registration) includes:

• DAI001 Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0 credit points compulsory unit) in their first study period
• Seven core units
• One elective unit

Core units

All students must complete the following core units, practicum units and one zero credit point unit

• Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0 credit points)
• Psychological Intervention 3
• Studies in Psychopathology
• Psychological Assessment 2
• Clinical Health Psychology
• Clinical Governance for Clinical Psychology Practice
• Clinical Placement and Case Analysis 2
• Clinical Placement and Case Analysis 3

Course Electives

Students must choose one of the following units:

• Feedback Informed Practice
• Applied Methods for Professional Practice

Entry requirements

Selection is based on a holistic consideration of your academic merit, work experience, likelihood of success, availability of places, participation requirements, regulatory requirements and individual circumstances. You must meet the minimum academic and English language proficiency requirements to be considered for selection, but this does not guarantee admission.

Please note that this course has limited places and entry is competitive. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Academic requirements

For entry to the Master of Clinical Psychology (Post-Registration), students must currently hold general registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia and have practised for a minimum of 12 months full-time equivalent, without any current conditions upon this registration.

English language proficiency requirements

To meet the English language proficiency requirements of this course, you will need to demonstrate at least one of the following:

• Bachelor degree.
• IELTS overall score of 7.0 (with no band score less than 7.0) in each component of the test.
• Other evidence of English language proficiency (learn more about other ways to satisfy the requirements).

Non-academic requirements

You will also need to provide all of the following documents:

• A CV with evidence of the previous 12 months of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• A personal statement.
• TWO references. Applicants are encouraged to include one professional and one academic reference.

So, as you know, this course has limited places and entry is competitive. You may be asked to attend an interview as part of the selection process.
 

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

• Apply advanced psychological knowledge of aetiology, progression and recovery from psychopathology and relevant taxonomies to culturally safe assessment and identification of psychological disorders, current functioning and risk to self and others.
• Display advanced knowledge of psychological theories and scientific methods, including through appropriate application of culturally responsive and evidence-based clinical psychology assessment and treatment across the lifespan.
• Communicate safely and effectively with clients, carers and colleagues, discussing the risks and benefits of assessment and intervention in various settings, including health and medical settings where clinical psychologists work.
• Ethically use various digital technologies, including research databases, eHealth and artificial intelligence applications, to support evidence-based clinical psychology practice, research, innovation and evaluation.
• Critically evaluate, interpret and synthesise research findings with assessment data to inform formulation, diagnoses and treatment approaches for clients and apply these appropriately to the context.
• Demonstrate and apply an understanding of outcome-based and evidence-based treatment and assessment approaches relevant to clinical psychology, including collaborative goal setting, client feedback, ongoing evaluation of symptom change and other therapeutic outcomes.
• Proactively engage in reflection and supervision to identify strengths and areas for development and the impact of culture, values, beliefs, biases and self-care practices on one’s practice; develop and implement related goals to practice competently in line with clinical psychology practice standards, codes of ethical practice and relevant legal frameworks.
• Operate effectively within intra and inter-disciplinary teams, respecting diverse cultural perspectives, skills and contributions and practice within professional and cultural competence boundaries across various settings where clinical psychologists operate.
• Practise clinical psychology ethically and legally in culturally informed, trauma-aware and neuro-affirming ways. Apply knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples’ psychology frameworks and demonstrate a commitment to decolonising clinical psychology practice.

Career outcomes

You can expand your employment options by gaining the qualifications and skills to practice as a clinical psychologist. The Master of Clinical Psychology (Post Registration) allows you to pursue an area of practice endorsement and meets the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accreditation requirements. With 12,500 new jobs expected to be created for psychologists by May 2033*, your enhanced qualifications will ensure you can meet the high demand for clinical psychologists in the healthcare sector.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Estimated first-year tuition fee in 2025: $33,000 (domestic full-fee paying place)

All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a full-time study load (normally eight units) per year.

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.