Macquarie University
Master of Clinical Psychology
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
Combine clinical psychology coursework, research and 1,000 hours of supervised practice as you prepare for psychologist registration and the subsequent pathway towards endorsement in clinical psychology.
Course overview
Macquarie University’s Master of Clinical Psychology prepares psychology graduates for professional practice through advanced academic, research and clinical training. You will learn from experienced clinicians while developing the judgement and practical capabilities needed to assess and support people experiencing a range of psychological presentations.
The course explores psychological assessment, formulation, cognitive behaviour therapy, professional practice and working with children, families and diverse populations. You will complete 1,000 hours of supervised practice, connecting your academic learning with assessment, intervention and professional responsibilities in Macquarie’s psychology clinics and external clinical settings.
Delivered on campus at Macquarie University’s North Ryde campus, the course can be completed in two years of full-time study or an equivalent part-time duration. The degree is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council. Graduates satisfy the Psychology Board of Australia requirements for registration as a psychologist and can begin a registrar program leading towards endorsement in clinical psychology.
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
From $600 (CSP)
What you will study
To earn the Master of Clinical Psychology, you must successfully complete units totalling 160 credit points, as detailed below. Unless otherwise noted, each course is worth 10 credit points.
Core units
- Counselling and Professional Practice
- Psychological Assessment and Reports
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Related Techniques
- Populations and Presentations in Practice
- Working with Children and Families
- Research Theory and Practice for Professional Psychologists
- Clinical Assessment & Formulation for Complex Presentations (Part 1)
- Clinical Assessment & Formulation for Complex Presentations (Part 2)
- Advanced Intervention Planning & Implementation
- Collaborative Practice in Diverse & Priority Populations
Professional placements
- Professional Placement (20 credit points)
- Clinical Psychology Placement 2 (20 credit points)
- Clinical Placement 3
- Clinical Placement 4
The course includes 1,000 hours of supervised practice completed across internal and external clinical settings.
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
To be eligible for this course, applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
- Hold Australian Psychology Accreditation Council-accredited AQF level 7 psychology qualifications covering Years 1–3 and an AQF level 8 honours or fourth-year-equivalent psychology qualification completed within the previous 10 years. International qualifications must be assessed as equivalent by the Australian Psychological Society.
- Have achieved a minimum weighted average mark of 75 across Years 1–3 of the accredited AQF level 7 psychology qualification or recognised equivalent.
- Have achieved a minimum weighted average mark of 75 in the accredited AQF level 8 honours or fourth-year-equivalent psychology qualification or recognised equivalent.
- Be eligible for provisional or full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
Non-academic requirements
Applicants must also:
- Complete the Casper Situational Judgement Test within the 12 months before the course commencement date.
- Participate in an interview if shortlisted.
Shortlisting is based on all information submitted in a complete application by the closing date. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an interview or offer, as entry is competitive.
Supporting documents
Applicants must submit:
- A current curriculum vitae.
- Two satisfactory referee reports through the Australian Psychology Postgraduate Reference System.
- An Australian Psychological Society equivalency assessment if their psychology qualifications were completed overseas.
Mandatory student checks
Successful applicants must complete a Criminal Record Check and provide a current New South Wales Working with Children Check before undertaking relevant course activities or placements.
English language requirements
Applicants must provide evidence of at least one of the following:
- A qualification completed in an approved country with English as the language of instruction.
- An IELTS overall score of 7.0, with minimum scores of 7.0 in reading, listening and speaking and 6.5 in writing, or an accepted equivalent.
- Other accepted evidence of English language proficiency.
Contact the university for further information.
Recognition of Prior Learning
You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help reduce the number of units you need to study to finish your course. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
The course prepares graduates for professional psychology practice and further supervised training towards endorsement in clinical psychology. Potential career outcomes include:
- Clinical psychologist
Fees and CSP
Indicative annual fee in 2026: $4,800 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
Indicative annual fee in 2027: $40,400 (Full-fee paying place)
Indicative annual fees are based on your first year of study.
A student’s annual fee may vary by:
- The number of units studied.
- 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'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – 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 the course you're enrolled in.
- Dependent on the study areas they relate to.
- Reviewed and adjusted each year.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
HECS-HELP loans are available to eligible 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.
