Master of Psychology (Clinical)

Embark on a transformative journey of advanced learning and professional growth with our Clinical Psychology degree. Our approach is fully built around a community-focused, scientist-practitioner model, with an ungraded-pass methodology that focusses on collegiality, competency development, and a genuine depth and breadth of learning that builds confidence and competence to prepare you for an exceptional career helping people and communities as a registered Clinical Psychologist.
When you study with us, you receive regular mentorship, collaborative learning, and a dynamic support network not as a student, but as an early career colleague, as we are dedicated to your success. This starts with workplace readiness as the foundation of your learning and practical experiences. As the national leader in program-wide Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE), you will have opportunities throughout your learning to practice your skills in the moment, building your ability to recognise and support complex psychological conditions.
Commonwealth Supported Places are available for all successful domestic applications who meet the eligibility requirements.
You will build skills in risk assessments, cognitive assessment, a range of intervention approaches including acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), Schema therapy, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), as well as client communication, as you learn how to undertake psychological assessments, develop case conceptualisations, implement and evaluate interventions, apply research methodologies, and engage in ethical professional practice. All your assessments are grounded in real-world activities or requirements, such as writing a letter to a GP, writing a report of assessment, and demonstrating a skill/therapeutic treatment approach. They culminate with an independent research project, which is your opportunity to collaborate with community stakeholders, influence policy, and delve deeper into the populations we serve.
This is all supported by significant practical experiences, both simulated, and with our University Psychology Clinics, located in both Hobart and Launceston, and community partners. During these experiences, you'll develop your skills in the art of conducting competent psychological assessments, constructing case conceptualisations, and devising, implementing, and evaluating interventions. From honing your research methodologies to embracing ethical practices, you'll emerge as a versatile practitioner.
As you immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry of Tasmania, and take advantage of our symbiotic relationships with the Tasmanian healthcare and community support sector, you will build a consideration of the intersectionality of factors influencing mental health outcomes in our community so you can facilitate safe and inclusive clinical psychology practice. Your projects and placement options can be tailored to your area of interest, ranging from community clinics to indigenous centres, prisons, clinics, and hospitals, allowing you to align your learning experience with your passions and aspirations.
The skills, knowledge, and confidence you build during this course will help you to provide vital support to local communities when you graduate, as well as transferrable foundation you can take anywhere.