University of Technology Sydney
Master of Clinical Psychology (Research)
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
Develop research skills and expertise in the field of Psychology.
Course overview
The Master of Clinical Psychology (Research) course allows you to work with leading researchers to develop and complete an original research project. You'll gain research training and skills and develop extensive knowledge and expertise in research.
Students considering this degree should submit an expression of interest in the first instance. The school provides further information and assistance with the application process. All applicants are required to contact UTS: Clinical Psychology before applying to establish eligibility and supervisory arrangements.
The Master of Clinical Psychology (Research) is intended for registered clinical psychologists or students who have completed a registrable psychology degree and wish to pursue a career in research or gain a competitive advantage by completing an additional postgraduate qualification.
This course allows students to work with leading national and international researchers in their area of interest to develop and complete an original research project contributing to knowledge. Students gain research training and skills, as well as develop extensive knowledge and expertise in an area of research. Students are supported by a strong and vibrant research culture within the school and the university and have access to other researchers, a wide variety of workshops, the university library and research facilities.
Key facts
What you will study
This course consists of one thesis subject, which is undertaken for the duration of the degree.
Students must undertake a candidature assessment at the end of the first two sessions for full-time students and at the end of the first three sessions for part-time students. Students work closely with a principal supervisor and a supervisory panel and are required to report on their progress each session.
Core subject
- Master of Clinical Psychology Thesis
Entry requirements
Applicants must have completed a UTS-recognised bachelor's degree or an equivalent or higher qualification or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrate the potential to pursue graduate research studies.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee a place offer.
Recognition of Prior Learning
UTS acknowledge both your formal qualifications and the wealth of informal learning you've accumulated along the way. This personalised RPL process not only recognises your hard work but also streamlines the duration and cost of your course, ensuring you reach your future goals faster.
Your previous education or employment must be evaluated to be equivalent to a UTS subject as per the Admissions and Recognition of Prior Learning Policy and Procedures. This assessment considers:
- Currency of knowledge
- Relevance of your previous learning
- Learning outcomes
- Volume of learning
- Content of the study
- Learning and assessment approaches
Prior learning can be recognised only once within any individual UTS course. It cannot be recognised again for another subject or component in that course.
Alternatively, subject substitution might be offered. This is where an alternative subject(s) of equivalent credit point value is added to your study plan.
It’s important to note that UTS assesses RPL only after an enrolment offer is accepted.
Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
Students gain research skills and expertise in their research interests and demonstrate their outstanding academic ability and commitment to clinical psychology through completing the degree.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative first-year tuition fee in 2025: $40,200 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Indicative total tuition fee in 2025: $82,209 (domestic full-fee paying place)
The indicative total tuition fee is based on a study load of 96 credit points.
Tuition fees are charged:
- Based on the particular course in which you are enrolled.
- Based on the number of credit points you are enrolled in,
- At the rates set for the current year and revised annually.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee-paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.
