Overview

The Master of Psychology (Clinical) prepares you for professional practice as a registered psychologist. Make a profound impact on patients’ lives by diagnosing and treating mental health conditions, and set yourself up for further training in a specialised area, which can lead to area of practice endorsement.

You have worked hard to get to this point. Ready to gain general registration as a psychologist and reach your full potential?

For those seeking general registration as a psychologist, the Master of Psychology (Clinical) is where you might finish your study journey.

Career

Upon successfully completing the course, you will become eligible to apply for general registration as a psychologist. Once you’re registered, you will have the qualifications and experience needed to practise as a psychologist.

The course also provides a pathway to further training in order to gain area of practice endorsement with the PsyBA (Clinical Psychology). An endorsement demonstrates a registered psychologist’s high-level knowledge and qualifications in a specialised area, such as clinical psychology or neuropsychology, and can open the door to more advanced roles.

Accreditation

The Master of Psychology (Clinical) is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), and recognised by the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA), the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and its College of Clinical Psychologists.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Studies in Psychopathology

Issues in Professional Psychology

Psychological Intervention

Psychological Assessment

Clinical Placement and Case Analysis

Advanced and Applied Research Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-27 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

16 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Geelong, Australia
Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

Psychology Clinical Psychology View 87 other Masters in Psychology in Australia

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

The prerequisite for entry to the course is the completion of a four-year sequence of study in an accredited psychology program which meets national registration requirements and eligibility for Associate Membership of the APS, or equivalent.

The four-year sequence may be either an honours program or the combination of a three-year undergraduate degree including a psychology major and an approved postgraduate program.

International applicants will need to have their qualifications assessed by APAC to determine if the applicants qualifications are comparable to an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) sequence of study in psychology.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

46800 AUD / year

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Citizens or residents

6321 AUD / year

≈ 6321 AUD / year

Additional Details

Domestic students: Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

Living costs

Geelong

Australia

1000 - 2000 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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