Master of Clinical Psychology - Advanced Entry

What you will study

To earn this degree, students must complete eight units.

Entry requirements

Completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)-accredited master's (coursework) degree in Psychology or have held General Registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia for a minimum of 12 months.

In addition, applicants are also asked to submit the following for consideration as part of their application:

• Provide two referee reports and a 1-2 page report which addresses the selection criteria (PDF 665KB)
• Be assessed in a face-to-face interview with a panel of School Staff
• Provide an academic transcript demonstrating strong academic performance
• Provide a CV of your work and study history.

Applicants who have not completed a four-year bachelor's degree or equivalent within the last three years will be required to demonstrate how they have maintained up-to-date knowledge and skills in Psychology since completing their four-year bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Work and life experience

You may be able to use your work experience and other adjustment factors to increase your selection rank and meet UniSQ's entry requirements.

English language requirements

To meet the English language requirements for this degree, USQ accepts the minimum English language proficiency scores from one of the following tests. Your test must be completed within two years of applying to UniSQ.

• IELTS (Academic): Minimum overall score of 7.0 and a minimum score of 7.0 in the four components - listening, reading, writing and speaking.
• Pearson Test of English: Minimum overall score of 65 and a minimum score of 65 in each of the four communicative skills - listening, reading, writing and speaking.
• TOEFL iBT: Minimum total score of 94 and minimum score in each test section: 24 for listening and reading, 27 for writing, 23 for speaking.

Recognition of Prior Learning

If you have prior work or other life experience or have studied previously, you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning (RPL) for credit. Credit can help reduce your tuition fees, study load and the time it takes to complete your degree. Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

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

• Select and critically apply an appropriate evidence-based approach to clinical psychology practice that is informed by the scientific practitioner framework.
• Critically evaluate the scope of Clinical psychology practice, including how Clinical Psychology integrates within an interprofessional context.
• Integrate and apply advanced ethical, legal and professional frameworks in relation to the practice of Clinical Psychology.
• Critically apply a range of advanced skills and theoretical knowledge to conduct comprehensive psychological assessments using various techniques and instruments.
• Evaluate psychological disorders utilising international taxonomies of classification.
• Strategically utilise advanced knowledge and skills in individual and group Clinical Psychology interventions.
• Apply high-level research knowledge and skills to psychological practice.
• Employ a range of high-level technical and communication skills to evaluate and interpret information in oral, written and digital formats.
• Integrate and apply advanced knowledge and skills in providing clinical psychology services across the lifespan in a culturally responsive manner.
• Apply advanced theoretical knowledge and technical skills in the workplace within the scope of Clinical Psychology practice.

Career outcomes

Graduates of this degree can work as fully registered General Psychologists in the public and private sectors and as Clinical Psychologists after completing the Clinical Psychology registrar program.

Fees and CSP

Indicative annual fee in 2025: $4,624 (Commonwealth Supported Place)

Indicative annual fee in 2025: $29,200 (domestic full-fee paying place)

A student’s annual fee may vary per:

• The number of units studied.
• 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.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee-paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.