Master of Psychology (Clinical)
- Commencing Terms
- Term 1
- Duration
- 2 Year(s)
- Delivery Mode
- Face-to-face (includes blended), Research
- Campus
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Kensington
- Codes
- Program code 8256
- CRICOS code 001934A
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Commonwealth Supported Places are available for this program2025 Indicative CSP first year fee
- $13,000*
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2025 Indicative CSP fee to complete degree
- $24,000*
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2025 Indicative first year full fee
- $55,500*
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2025 Indicative full fee to complete degree
- $116,000*
Fees
Fees
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Clinical experience
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Leading educators
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Cutting-edge labs
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- Overview
- Entry requirements
- What will I study?
- Future careers
- How to apply
- Fees & Scholarships
Overview
Gain the knowledge, skills and accreditation required to work as a clinical psychologist in hospitals, community health and other clinical settings.
The Master of Psychology (Clinical) program began in 1971. It focuses on adult, adolescent and child clinical psychology as well as neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation. In addition to coursework, you’ll complete a research thesis, in the form of a scholarly journal article, on a topic relevant to clinical or abnormal psychology.
You’ll develop a broad range of psychological expertise based on academic knowledge, research abilities and clinical skills. Upon completion of the program, you’ll be equipped to diagnose, assess and treat people with psychological issues and disorders. Ìý
Key features
- Professional accreditation
This program is accredited by the as the fifth and sixth years of study, leading to registration as a psychologist with the . When you graduate, you’ll be eligible for Associate Membership with the APS College of Clinical Psychologists. After completing a further two years of supervised practice (the Clinical Psychology Registrar Program), you can apply to the PsyBA for full membership and endorsement as a clinical psychologist.
- Clinical experienceÌý
ThisÌýmaster’sÌýdegree involves supervised clinical practice within the as well asÌýclinic and field placements. You’ll gain experience working with children, adolescents and adults with acute and chronic difficulties. Placement options include adult mental health, psychiatry, medical psychology, child and family and general community health.
- Study approach
The program’s theoretical orientation has primarily been one of experimental empiricism. The clinical component adheres to the scientist-practitioner model for clinical training. The program uses cognitive-behavioural approaches as the foundation for understanding and managing clinical problems.
- Combined degree optionÌý
We also offer a combined PhD/Master of Psychology (Clinical). This four-year, full-time degree includes a research component as well as coursework and professional placements.Ìý
Why study at Â鶹Éçmadou?
Study with the best
The Â鶹Éçmadou School of Psychology is one of the best in Australia.ÌýWe’re ranked #2 in Australia and #32 globally for psychology (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2025), attracting award-winning staff and offering excellence and innovation in our teaching. The School of Psychology has strong links with professional practitioners in the areas of clinical, neuropsychological and forensic psychology.
Prepare for professional practice
You’ll begin seeing clients in your first year of study. This program includes a professional practice component, where you’ll complete a minimum of 1,000 supervised practicum hours within theÌýÌýand in at least two other field placement settings. Clinic work involves seeing both adult and child clients for therapy and psychometric assessments. This practical experience will build your confidence as a healthcare professional and expose you to a wide range of client groups and clinical settings.Ìý
Learn from industry-leading educators
You come to university to learn from the experts – researchers who are leaders in their fields, striving to create new knowledge. The School of Psychology is well known for its research tradition. Many of our staff have international reputations in their respective fields and a number are Fellows of the Australian Academy of Social Sciences. Our staff attract several million dollars in external research funds per year. Our staff publications receive more citations than any other psychology department in Australia and we have one of the highest rates of PhD graduations in psychology of any Australian university. We earn more competitive research funding and publish more Tier 1 journal articles per academic than any other psychology school in Australia.
Access cutting-edge facilities
Our teaching facilities include world-leading behavioural neuroscience laboratories and cognitive testing laboratories running specialist software that will allow you to design/implement your own psychological research and analyse/interpret the data you collect. You’ll also gain access to laboratories for the analysis of cognition and brain function, including electroencephalography (EEG), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and eye-tracking.
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Entry requirements
The minimum academic eligibility requirement is completion of a four-year APAC-accredited sequence in psychology, including a major research thesis/project, with Honours Class 1 (85%), or international equivalent. Qualifications must have been completed within the last 10 years (exceptions may be possible in limited circumstances).
Psychology qualifications from overseas must include a major research thesis/project and must be assessed by the (APS) as equivalent to a four-year APAC-accredited sequence in psychology completed in Australia. Please note you must have your qualification assessed before you apply.
As the number of places available each year is limited, entry into this program is competitive. Selection is based on academic qualifications, two referee reports and performance at an interview. Only shortlisted applicants will be invited to participate in an interview - remote participation may be permitted in limited circumstances.
English language requirements
Applicants must:
- demonstrate their competency in speaking and communicating in English is sufficient to practise the psychology profession
- satisfy bothÌýÂ鶹Éçmadou's English language requirementsÌýand those required by theÌý
All applicants, domestic and international, are encouraged to use AHPRA’s  to guide their understanding of AHPRA’s requirements.
Provisional registration
Before starting the Master of Psychology (Clinical) degree, all students must apply for with AHPRA's Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA). Provisional registration with PsyBA is required to begin clinical placements in the first year of the degree.
Inherent requirements
Inherent requirements are the fundamental tasks and activities needed to achieve the core learning outcomes of a course.
Before applying, it's crucial to read and fully understand these inherent requirements and think about whether you may experience challenges in meeting these requirements.
What will I study?
Program structure
The Master of Psychology (Clinical) can be completed in two years of full-time study. Please note that this program of study is very intense. Professional practice activities in particular are time consuming and not limited to particular hours. It’s not possible to complete the program part-time while working full-time.
The Master of Psychology (Clinical) focuses on adult, adolescent and child clinical psychology, neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation.Ìý
Full program structure
The program consists of three components, all of which are compulsory, totalling 96 Units of Credit (48 in each stage).Ìý
- Coursework - Weekly lectures and seminars with associated written forms of assessment (42 UOC)
- Professional Practice - Completion of a minimum of 1000 hours of supervised practice in forensic settings, weekly Forensic Psychology meetings, and Skills Training Workshops (36 UOC)
- A Research Thesis (18 UOC).
For more detailed information of the Progression Plan and Program Guide, please refer to ourÌýpostgraduate courseworkÌýpage.Ìý
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This component consists of weekly lectures and seminars with associated assessments including reports, essays, presentations, class tests and final examinations.
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In this part of the training, you’ll complete a minimum total of 1,000 practicum hours in theÌýÌýand in at least two other field placement settings. A range of external field placement options are available including:
- adult mental health
- psychiatry
- consult-liaison
- medical psychology
- developmental disability
- neuropsychology
- child and family
- psychogeriatric
- schools
- general community health settings.
Your practicum hours will involve assessing and treating clients under the supervision of clinical staff. This component of the program is designed to develop your technical skills, professionalism and understanding of ethical practices.
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You’re required to complete a clinically relevant research thesis involving the collection of data on a topic of your choice. This component aims to strengthen your research skills in an area that will be relevant to your subsequent clinical work, meaning your thesis will involve an investigation into some aspect of clinical psychology. The research project may be conducted at the university or in a suitable clinical setting (usually in collaboration with a qualified clinical psychologist or other health care workers).
Future careers
Clinical psychology is an ideal career path for people who enjoy working with and caring for others. At Â鶹Éçmadou Science, our graduates demonstrate skills in assessment, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of problems at an individual and group level.
Clinical psychologists work inÌýa range of settingsÌýincluding:Ìý
- counselling centresÌý
- independent or group practicesÌý
- hospitals
- clinics
- rehabilitationÌý
- universities and schools.
The number of available jobs is increasing - within the next five years, job openings are expected to increase by 30%, which means that each year, 7,600 new jobs will be generated.*
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Accreditation
The program is accredited by theÌýÌý(APAC) as a fifth and sixth year of study. Graduates are eligible to apply for full membership of theÌýÌý(APS) and registration as a psychologist with theÌýÌý(PsyBA).
Graduates are also eligible for Associate Membership of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists. After completing a Psychology Board of Australia approved Clinical Psychology registrar program, graduates will be eligible to apply for APS College of Clinical Psychology Fellowship and endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist.
Our alumni
"I am extremely grateful to have studied the Master of Psychology (Clinical) degree at Â鶹Éçmadou. The staff involved in the degree are some of the top academics and clinicians in the field. Learning from people of such high calibre meant that I felt well positioned to begin my journey as a practicing Psychologist once I had graduated. I also really enjoyed the small student to teacher ratio. Throughout the degree this meant that I was able to receive consistent individualised feedback on my work that allowed me to develop my professional identity as a clinician."
Luke Brock
Clinical Psychology Registrar
"Completing the Masters of Clinical Psychology at Â鶹Éçmadou allowed me to gain the clinical training, experience and confidence to go out and practice as a psychologist in a wide range of clinical roles. I went on to work in public hospitals, private hospitals and private practice settings. I saw a range of different clients and worked with various health professionals which has shaped me to be the clinician I am today. I now also supervise early career psychologists and have opened up my own private practice. The Masters program was such a strong foundation for me to build everything else on, and I am very thankful for the opportunity to have had that training."
Natasha Herbert
Clinical Psychologist
How to apply
Applications open on 1 August and close on 31 October. The application process is the same for domestic and international applicants.
1. Submit your application
- Apply online through the Â鶹Éçmadou service
- Include these documents:
Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìýa.ÌýCompleted (PDF).
Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìýb.ÌýCurrent or completed transcript of a four-year APAC-accredited psychology degree (or international equivalent).
Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìýc. Your CV.
Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìýd.Ìý assessment letter (for international qualifications only).
- Ensure all documents are submitted by 31 October, late submissions will not be accepted.
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2.ÌýReceive acknowledgement
- You'll get an email from Â鶹Éçmadou Admissions confirming receipt of your application.
- Complete applications will be forwarded to the School for assessment.
- Incomplete applications will be on hold until 31 October. Make sure to submit all documents by this date.
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3.ÌýShare references
- Use theÌý to share two references with Â鶹Éçmadou.
- The School will only consider applications with two completed references.
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The School will check if you meet the eligibility requirements:
- If met: Your application goes to the Selection Committee.
- If not met: You'll receive an email with the outcome.
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4. Shortlisting
After 31 October, the Selection Committee will start shortlisting.
Applications without complete documentation will not be considered.
- The School will notify applicants if unsuccessful in being shortlisted via email.
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5.ÌýInterview/Assessment Centre
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview (Clinical) or an Assessment Centre (Forensic) in late November/early December.
- Details will be announced in November.
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6. Outcome
- Successful:ÌýThe School will contact you to congratulate you on the successful outcome, then you'll receive a formal Letter of Offer from Admissions.
- Unsuccessful:ÌýThe School will email you the outcome, followed by formal correspondence from Admissions.
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- Intake: is the only available intake for this program.
- Program quotas: There are limited places available each year. Even eligible applicants might not get a place due to these quotas.
- International qualifications: Must include a major research thesis/project and be assessed by the before applying. APS only assesses complete qualifications.
- Registration: Enrolled students must before starting the program and maintain registration throughout.
- Standards: Familiarise yourself with the relevant for the psychology profession. You must meet these requirements before an application for registration as a provisional psychologist can be approved.
- Inherent requirements: Review the inherent requirements before applying.
- Coursework applications: Submit one application if interested only in coursework. You can nominate an additional preference within the same application (e.g., Clinical and Forensic).
- Combined program: If you wish to be considered for both the stand-alone Master AND the combined PhD/Master of Psychology, submit two separate applications (Postgraduate Coursework and Postgraduate Research). For more details please refer here.
- Grading: Fourth-year psychology results must be graded out of 100 for assessment purpose. Otherwise, you’ll need to request a letter from your faculty or school stating the grades out of 100.
For more information, please refer to our FAQs.
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Fees & Scholarships
$13,000*
$24,000*
You may be eligible for a Commonwealth Supported PlaceÌý(CSP) for this degree. Domestic students who receive a CSP will have a substantial proportion of their fees subsidised by the Australian government. Start your postgraduate application today with our guide onÌýhow to apply.
Commonwealth Study Assistance, such as Austudy and Youth Allowance, is available for some master’s degrees. For the most up-to-date information and list of degrees, visitÌýÂ鶹Éçmadou Current Student Financial Support.
*The indicative Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) fees are an estimate based on the relevant student contribution band/s for a Commonwealth Supported Place undertaking a standard full-time load of 48 units of credit per year (1 Equivalent Full Time Student Load/1 EFTSL). To find out more about Commonwealth Supported Places visit Postgraduate Commonwealth Support.
Indicative fees are a guide only and have been calculated based on the typical enrolment patterns of students undertaking the degree/program. The indicative fee listed here is an estimate for tuition only and excludes non-tuition fees and charges. The amount you pay will vary depending on the calendar year of enrolment, the courses you select and whether your study load is more or less than 1 Equivalent Full Time Student Load (48 units of credit (UOC) per year).
You should not rely on indicative fees as fee increases are assessed when required and may exceed the indicative figures listed here. Actual fees are calculated on enrolment. More information on fees can be found at the .
*Fees are subject to annual review by the University and may increase annually, with the new fees effective from the start of each calendar year. The indicative fees listed here are based on an estimated average and are for tuition only, other fees and charges are not included. The amount you pay will vary depending on the calendar year to enrol, the courses you select and whether your study load is more or less than 1 Equivalent Full Time Student Load (8 courses per year).
Indicative fees are a guide for comparison only based on current conditions and available data. You should not rely on indicative fees. More information on fees can be found at theÌý.
Indicative fees to complete the program have been calculated based on a percentage increase for every year of the program. Fee increases are assessed annually and may exceed the indicative figures listed here.
Indicative fees to complete the program include tuition plus an estimate of study-related costs of approximately $1,000 per year. To find out more about other costs, visitÌý.
Scholarships
At Â鶹Éçmadou, we award over $83 million in scholarships each year. We pride ourselves on rewarding excellence and making university accessible to students from all walks of life. Whether you’re a domestic or international student, our range of scholarships, prizes and awards can support your journey.
QS World University Rankings, 2025
AFR Top100 Future Leaders Awards, 2020-2025
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