Master of Psychology (Clinical)

Our Master of Psychology (Clinical) provides the knowledge and skills needed to practise as a registered psychologist.

Clinical psychologists work with clients with high and low prevalence mental health issues - from anxiety and depression to psychosis. They have specialist skills in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of major mental illnesses and psychological problems.

Benefit from our strong links with a professional community of clinical practitioners.
Build knowledge and skills in the assessment of psychological disorders
Learn about a broad range of evidence based treatment approaches
Undertake three clinical placements totalling over 1000 hours.
Enjoy small class sizes and face-to-face teaching.
Network with future employers in mental health and health care settings.
Complete a significant research project in clinical psychology.

Duration
2 years full-time

Start Dates
January

Entry is available to graduates with a four-year qualification in Psychology or equivalent (including Honours with a minimum grade of Second Class, Division A and an individually-conducted research project carrying 33% or more of the year's work). The degree must meet the standards set out by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), including the accredited sequence in Psychology having been completed within the last 10 years. Applicants who have an overseas Honours qualification should supply a certified copy of the assessment of their qualifications by the Australian Psychological Society (APS), and information about the research component of their qualifications.

Application deadline is Oct 18.

IELTS: Overall band score of 7.0 and Band score of 7.0 in all bands; TOEFL total score of 94 with a minimum of 27 in Writing, 23 in Speaking and 24 in Reading and Listening; Pearson Test of English (Academic) overall score of 65 and Skills profile of 65 in Writing, Speaking, Reading and Listening; and Cambridge English-Advanced (CAE): Overall score of 185 and Individual score of 185 in Writing and Speaking, Reading and Listening.