24 monthsProgramme duration
58,056 AUDTuition Fee/year
3Scholarships
FebStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Psychology
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Learn how to assess and treat a range of emotional and behavioural problems so you can meet your registration requirements to become a psychologist.
The Master of Clinical Psychology provides the training, skills and knowledge to let you practice competently and confidently in the psychology profession.
Clinical psychologists promote optimal levels of psychological functioning to decrease levels of psychological distress. They have expertise in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of a broad range of emotional and behavioural problems, including anxiety, depression, stress, substance addiction and abuse, adjustment to physical illness, relationship difficulties and learning disabilities.
This 2-year full-time program provides in-depth knowledge and professional skills in clinical psychology through a combination of coursework, supervised practice and research. You'll gain a foundation in the scientific basis and practice of clinical psychology and receive training in clinical practice, which employs evidence-based, best-practice models in health and mental health settings.
You'll develop your skills and apply your knowledge through 1000 hours of supervised clinical placements in a range of organisations including not-for-profit, community service and private practice.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Psychology
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Learn how to assess and treat a range of emotional and behavioural problems so you can meet your registration requirements to become a psychologist.
The Master of Clinical Psychology provides the training, skills and knowledge to let you practice competently and confidently in the psychology profession.
Clinical psychologists promote optimal levels of psychological functioning to decrease levels of psychological distress. They have expertise in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of a broad range of emotional and behavioural problems, including anxiety, depression, stress, substance addiction and abuse, adjustment to physical illness, relationship difficulties and learning disabilities.
This 2-year full-time program provides in-depth knowledge and professional skills in clinical psychology through a combination of coursework, supervised practice and research. You'll gain a foundation in the scientific basis and practice of clinical psychology and receive training in clinical practice, which employs evidence-based, best-practice models in health and mental health settings.
You'll develop your skills and apply your knowledge through 1000 hours of supervised clinical placements in a range of organisations including not-for-profit, community service and private practice.
Admission Requirements
To be eligible for entry, you'll need:
- A 4-year bachelor honours degree in psychology (minimum IIA honours) or equivalent 4-year APAC-accredited program.
Applicants must be eligible for provisional or full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.Applicants with non-Australian degrees must have their qualifications assessed by the APS.Entry is competitive with a limited intake.Applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander who meet the minimum entry requirements for this program will be offered an interview. On admission to the program, you will need to provide evidence of your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status.
Applicants must also submit (via the Online Application):
- an Additional Application Information Form;
- you must have at least two completed referee reports in the Psychology Reference Portal (see additional information for applicants below);
- relevant academic transcripts, and a CV.
Tuition fees
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Scholarships
UQ International Excellence Scholarship
Value
25% tuition fee waiver
Deadline
31 Jul 2027
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
The University of Queensland
Scholarships for Sponsors COLFUTURO / ANID / BECAL / PRONABEC
Value
20% tuition fee waiver
Deadline
1 Jun 2027
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
The University of Queensland
Value
20% tuition fee waiver
Deadline
31 Jul 2027
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
The University of Queensland
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