University of Wollongong
Master of Psychology (Clinical)
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
Explore the science of human behaviour by understanding sensory and cognitive processes and applying psychological principles to address practical challenges.
Course overview
This degree is for graduates of a four-year accredited psychology program. The primary aim is to provide a fifth and sixth year of supervised practice and structured learning to meet the requirements for general registration as a psychologist. This also prepares you for entry into a registrar program leading to an area of practice endorsement in clinical psychology with the Psychology Board of Australia.
The Master of Psychology (Clinical) provides a comprehensive program of study of the professional practice of psychology, including assessment, intervention, communication and ethics. It also offers specialised training and supervised practice in clinical psychologists' assessment and intervention skills. Supervised research is also undertaken over the two years of study.
The degree includes subjects in clinical assessment and interventions, psychotherapy and research. Students are also required to complete a research project - facilitated by structured research subjects - in each of the two years of the program.
Teaching methods include a combination of lectures, workshops, skills training and online and supervised work-based practicums, both at the University's Northfields Psychology Clinic and at external placements.
Key facts
What you will study
The Master of Psychology (Clinical) requires completing 96 credit points. Unless otherwise indicated, each subject is valued at six credit points.
Core subjects
- Practicum (12 credit points)
- Assessment
- Psychotherapy A
- Psychotherapy B
- Research A
- Research B
- Applied Interventions
- Advanced Practicum (12 credit points)
- Clinical Assessment and Interventions A
- Clinical Assessment and Interventions B
- Research Project A (12 credit points)
- Research Project B (12 credit points)
Entry requirements
Applicants must have successfully completed a four-year, or three-year plus a fourth-year, APAC-accredited sequence in psychology within the last 10 years, with an Honours degree of at least Class II Division 1 (or an equivalent 4th-year qualification) to be considered a successful candidate for the Clinical Psychology Program.
Work and life experience
Admission to UOW is primarily based on your academic qualifications, with work or life experience generally not considered. If you do not meet the academic requirements for this course, we recommend exploring recognized pathway programs, such as those offered by UOW College or the TAFE Tertiary Preparation Certificate (TPC).
English language requirements
All UOW courses are taught in English and require varying levels of proficiency. If English is not your first language, you must meet the University’s English Language Requirements, which differ by course.
Accepted international test results include IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Cambridge and OET for specific health-related courses.
Contact the university or visit their website for more information.
Recognition of Prior Learning
If you have completed prior studies or relevant professional experience, you can request course credit or subject exemptions to reduce the duration and cost of your program.
Credit for prior learning evaluates your study or work experience related to your chosen subjects.
UOW values lifelong learning and recognises various types of prior learning, regardless of how or where it was obtained. For more information, refer to UOW's Credit for Prior Learning page.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
Students graduating from this course will be able to:
- Demonstrate competence in ethical, legal and professional matters.
- Demonstrate professional skills working with people from across the lifespan and diverse groups.
- Conduct valid and reliable psychological assessments and reports.
- Formulate, implement and monitor recognised psychological interventions.
- Apply scientific research methods and knowledge to evaluate psychological practice.
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills in psychopathology and psychopharmacology.
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills in clinical formulation assessment and clinical interventions.
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills in clinical research and reflective practice.
Career outcomes
Possible career opportunities:
- Academic Researcher
- Clinical Case Manager
- Clinical Psychologist
- Consumer Behaviour Analyst
- Counsellor
- Management Consultant
- Market Researcher
- Practising Psychologist
- Rehabilitation Specialist
- Social Policy Analyst
- Substance Abuse Counsellor
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative tuition fee per session in 2025: $16,008 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Total indicative tuition fee in 2025: $64,032 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Session fees are for one session for the year shown. The total tuition fee shown is indicative and based on normal course length and progression. These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at UOW, your costs will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee-paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.
