Overview

Studying the Master of Clinical Psychology offered at La Trobe University you'll also explore the ethical and professional issues associated with work in this field, and develop skills in writing professional-standard assessment reports suitable for a range of referral agencies or contexts.

During your clinical placement practicum, you'll perform clinic intake assessments and conduct case work with clients including face-to-face assessment and intervention with adults and children.

During your program you'll be required to work on a thesis, addressing a research question relevant to the field of clinical psychology.

Working collaboratively with your research supervisor, you'll develop a research proposal and obtain ethics approval. There is potential to enrol in PhD research in the second year of the course.

Career outcomes

This degree will provide you with the training required to apply for general registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) and to commence specialist registrar training towards clinical psychologist endorsement with the PsyBA.

Clinical psychologists are equipped to work with children, adolescents and adults in a range of clinical settings including schools, hospitals, prisons, consulting firms, market research companies, academic and applied research facilities, and private practice.

Accreditation

The Master of Clinical Psychology is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Academic Integrity Module

Clinical Practicum

Ethics and Skills for Professional Practice

Psychological Assessment
Psychopathology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-14 00:00:00 , National

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Internationals - The University assesses applications on a rolling basis which means you can apply for the next upcoming intake or available future intakes.

Language

English

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

CRICOS code: 006277M

APAC-accredited Australian Bachelor's degree

WAM - Weighted Average Mark (WAM) 75%

Applicants must have completed their degree within the last 10 years.

Specialisation - compulsory: Psychology

WAM - Weighted Average Mark (WAM) H1 in Honours year
APAC-accredited fourth-year psychology program.

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Tuition Fees

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44800 AUD / year

≈ 44800 AUD / year
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Citizens or residents

38000 AUD / year

≈ 38000 AUD / year

Additional Details

National students:

Commonwealth supported places (CSP): Available for this course

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

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Funding

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