University of Queensland
Master of Clinical Psychology
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
Master the skills to effectively assess and treat diverse emotional and behavioural challenges, ensuring you meet your registration requirements and pave the way to becoming a successful psychologist.
Course overview
The Master of Clinical Psychology program equips you with the training, skills and knowledge necessary to practice competently and confidently within the psychology profession.
Clinical psychologists focus on enhancing psychological well-being while reducing psychological distress. They possess expertise in assessing, diagnosing, treating and preventing a wide range of emotional and behavioural issues, including anxiety, depression, stress, substance addiction and abuse, adjustment to physical illnesses, relationship difficulties and learning disabilities.
This two-year, full-time program offers comprehensive knowledge and professional skills in clinical psychology through a blend of coursework, supervised practice and research. You will build a strong foundation in the scientific principles and practices of clinical psychology and receive training in evidence-based clinical practices tailored for health and mental health settings.
You will develop skills and apply your knowledge through 1,000 hours of supervised clinical placements in various organisations, including not-for-profit agencies, community services and private practices.
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
What you will study
Students must complete 32 units comprising:
- 30 units for all MPsychClin Core Courses
- 2 units from the MPsychClin Program Electives Courses
Core Courses
- Clinical Psychology Dissertation (six units)
- Child and Adolescent Emotional Health
- Assessment in Psychological Practice
- Clinical Psychopathology
- Ethical Practice and Research Approaches
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapies for Adults (four units)
- Rehabilitation Psychology
- Applied Gerontology
- Clinical Psychology Placement 1
- Clinical Psychology Placement 2
- Clinical Psychology Placement 3
- Clinical Psychology Placement 4
Elective Courses
Complete exactly two units from the following:
- Evidence-based Parenting and Family Intervention
- Addiction Science and Practice
- Couples Therapy
- Advanced Clinical Health Psychology
Entry requirements
To be eligible for entry, you'll need:
- A 4-year bachelor's honours degree in psychology (minimum IIA honours) or equivalent 4-year APAC-accredited program.
Applicants must be eligible for provisional or full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia. Applicants with non-Australian degrees must have their qualifications assessed by the APS. Entry is competitive with a limited intake. Applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and who meet the minimum entry requirements for this program will be offered an interview. On admission to the program, you will need to provide evidence of your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status.
Applicants must also submit (via the Online Application):
- An Additional Application Information Form;
- You must have at least two completed referee reports in the Psychology Reference Portal (see additional information for applicants below);
- Relevant academic transcripts and a CV.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
- Clinical Psychologist
- Mental Health Clinician
- Mental Health Social Worker
- School Psychologist
- Mental Health Professional
Fees and CSP
Indicative first-year fee in 2025: $4,627 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Student fees may vary per:
- 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'll only need to pay some 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 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.
