Master of Clinical Psychology

What you will study

Students are required to complete a total of, but no more than, 160 units of core courses comprised of the following:

• Four clinical placements (40 units)
• Three research and research-related courses (30 units)
• Nine compulsory taught courses (90 units)

Core courses

Complete the following core courses:

• Professional and Ethical Practice
• Counselling and Psychological Intervention
• Psychological Practice: Adult Psychopathology
• Research Development
• Psychological Practice: Children and Families
• Assessment in Psychological Practice
• Advanced Clinical Psychology with Adults
• Advanced Clinical Psychology with Children and Adolescents
• Advanced Clinical Psychology in Specialised Areas of Practice
• Advanced Clinical Interventions
• Clinical Research Project 1
• Clinical Research Project 2
• Psychology Clinic Placement
• Psychology Placement 2
• Psychology Placement 3
• Psychology Placement 4

Entry requirements

Admission to the degree is competitive. Applicants require all of the following to be considered for a place in the program:

• Hold a four-year or three years plus a fourth-year, Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited sequence in psychology, which has been completed with an upper second class Honours (2A) or above or an overall GPA above 6.0 in the 4th year component of a non Honours program or be a currently registered psychologist with the PsyBA who can demonstrate current compliance with Registration Board Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements or have achieved an overall GPA of 6.0 or above (7-point scale) in an APAC accredited Master of Professional Psychology program or equivalent APAC accredited 5th year program of study.
• Eligibility for provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
• Satisfying the School of Psychological Sciences of their suitability for the professional practice of clinical psychology. When evaluating suitability, the School will consider previous relevant experience, reports of referees, units of study previously completed and the outcome of a selection interview. Selection criteria will also be based on applicants demonstrating a clear understanding of Clinical Psychology and the areas in which a clinical psychologist might work. Desirable criteria include research experience, Honours and involvement with professional organisations (e.g., Australian Psychological Society).

English language requirements

All applicants must demonstrate that they meet the following English proficiency requirements:

• IELTS Overall Minimum: 7
• IELTS Sub-Test Minimum: 7

Contact the university for more information.

Recognition of Prior Learning

In addition to the selection criteria, applicants with a minimum of one year of full-time (or equivalent) work experience as a fully registered psychologist (with no conditions on their registration) may apply for RPL for up to 80 units. Applicants will need to provide evidence of achievement of Level 3 Professional Competencies in the course of an assessment of personal and professional suitability and evaluation of prior learning. Such evidence may include, but is not limited to: registration details, work history, log books and proof of professional development to verify their work experience. All RPL applications will be individually assessed by an assessment team, including at least one clinical psychologist, to ensure that professional competencies have been met.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

• Demonstrated successful (prior or concurrent) achievement of Pre-Professional Competencies.
• Applied evidence-based and scientific methods to professional practice across the lifespan in empirically valid ways.
• Employed professional communication skills with a range of socially and culturally diverse clients.
• Performed appropriate standardised psychological testing as part of a broader assessment to assess and interpret aspects of functioning.
• Identified psychological disorders using a recognised taxonomy.
• Conducted professional interviews and assessments and synthesised information from multiple sources, including risk assessment, to conceptualise the presenting issues to determine the most appropriate interventions.
• Monitored outcomes and modifications based on evolving case formulation, including health and health concerns, family and support networks and organisational, cultural or community contexts, with care given to appropriate interventions for the client within their wider context.
• Interpreted and communicated findings in oral and written formats, including formal psychological reports.
• Implemented appropriate, empirically supported interventions at an advanced level and monitored clients' progress and intervention outcomes.
• Demonstrated respect for the skills and contributions of other professionals.
• Worked effectively with a range of professional and support staff in the workplace and communicated and collaborated effectively within the bounds of ethical and legal requirements.
• Operated within the boundaries of their professional competence, consulted with peers or other relevant sources where appropriate and referred to other relevant practitioners where appropriate.
• Rigorously applied professional practice policies and procedures, including those related to referral management and record-keeping, across various workplace settings and with recognition of different organisational cultures and practices.
• Engaged in self-reflective professional practice, taking account of the impact of their own values and beliefs and taking appropriate actions as a result.
• Evaluated the effectiveness of their professional practice, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes where needed.
• Critically evaluated contemporary scientific literature to inform practice.
• Investigated a substantive individual research question relevant to the discipline of psychology.

Career outcomes

The program will prepare you to practice professionally as a clinical psychologist in clinical and community settings. You will also provide a broad range of psychological services to long-term patients to treat mild to complex mental health conditions.

• Registered Psychologist
• Clinical Psychology Registrar
• Clinical Psychologist

Fees and CSP

Estimated total fee in 2026: $34,798 (Commonwealth Supported Places)

Estimated total fee in 2026: $70,528 (domestic full-fee paying place)

A student’s annual fee may vary depending on:

• The number of courses studied.
• Choice of programs.
• Credit from previous study or work experience.
• Eligibility for government-funded loans.

You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.

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 the courses 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.