University of Southern Queensland
Master of Clinical Psychology
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
Study clinical psychology online and help your clients lead healthier lives and make a positive impact on their families.
Course overview
UniSQ’s Master of Clinical Psychology provides advanced psychological assessment and clinical intervention training. It has been developed for students wishing to register as Psychologists with an Area of Practice Endorsement in Clinical Psychology.
Learn high-level clinical skills through practical experience and direct client contact to prepare for entry into the Clinical Registrar program, which leads to Clinical Endorsement.
The university's Psychology and Counselling Clinics, located in Ipswich and Toowoomba, provide services for the community, including therapy services and developmental and cognitive assessments for children, adolescents and adults of all ages. Services are provided by postgraduate students who are provisionally registered psychologists working under the UniSQ Supervisory team, who are registered psychologists and clinical psychologists and are approved supervisors under the Psychology Board of Australia.
For the external (hybrid or blended) offering, all coursework courses are offered via a combination of online workshops and mandatory mid-week residential schools held on-campus at UniSQ Toowoomba. You must complete an internship at the UniSQ Toowoomba Psychology and Counselling Clinic for at least three days per week for no less than 24 weeks.
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
To complete this degree, students must complete 16 units.
Complete the following courses:
- Ethical, Legal and Professional Issues
- Comprehensive Psychological Assessment
- Psychological Treatment and Intervention
- Evidence-based Practice for Psychologists
- Adult Psychopathology
- Child and Adolescent Psychology
- Advanced Clinical Intervention
- Advanced Child and Adolescent Psychology
- Advanced Clinical Intervention II
- Advanced Psychopathology
Entry requirements
Applicants must have:
- Completing an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited four-year bachelor's degree or equivalent.
- Hold or be eligible for immediate Provisional Registration or General Registration from the Psychology Board of Australia.
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 the area of Psychology since completion of their four-year bachelor's degree or equivalent.
English language requirements
To meet the English language requirements for this degree, we accept 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 each of 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 the following minimum scores in each section of the test: 24 for listening and reading, 27 for writing and 23 for speaking.
Recognition of Prior Learning
If you have previously studied or have relevant work experience, you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning. This will help reduce the number of courses you need to take to finish your program. 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 a fully registered General Psychologist and as a Clinical Psychologist following completion of the Clinical Psychology registrar program.
You may find work in the public or private sectors as a:
- Clinical Psychologist working in different healthcare settings.
- School Psychologist.
- Community Psychologist helping in multicultural, low socio-economic or rural communities.
- An exercise and sport Psychologist assisting with performance issues or injury management.
- An industry psychologist working on employee well-being and increasing productivity in the workplace.
Fees and CSP
Indicative annual fee in 2026: $4,736 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of eight units (normally eight courses) per year.
Student annual fees may vary in accordance with:
- The number of courses studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of courses.
- 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'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 programs.
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.
HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.
