Fast Facts
Location
Commencing
- Townsville: February
Fees
$4,445.00+
$33,741.00^
+estimated annual Commonwealth Supported Fee for a full-time study load
^estimated annual tuition fee for a full-time study load
Plus Student Services and Amenities fee
Fee deferral and scholarships available if eligible
Currently displaying fees for 2024, which are indicative only of the upcoming year's.
Duration
2 years full-time
Entry Requirements
Class 1 or 2A honours from AQF Level 8 bachelor honours degree accredited by the Australian Psychological Society; or equivalent. Must hold Provisional registration as a psychologist in Australia.
English language requirements
Band 3c
If your native language is not English, you must meet the minimum English language requirements for this course.
Course Code
102304
Course detail
Through this course you will gain the advanced academic and practical training for professional practice that is required for registration as a practising psychologist.
Benefit from 石榴视频’s research focus and learn from world-renowned lecturers and leading industry professionals. Access 石榴视频’s observation suites and world-class training facilities and develop professional skills through extensive professional placements.
Consult the handbook for further information.
Inherent requirements
Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University’s learning, assessment, and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession. For more information please review the inherent requirements for the Master of Psychology (Clinical).
This course provides advanced academic and practical postgraduate training at a level sufficient to meet the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council’s () accreditation criteria.
Upon completing the Master of Psychology (Clinical), graduates will be eligible for full, general registration with the . After two years of supervised practice in the field, graduates will also be eligible for membership of the
Handbook year | Information valid for students commencing in 2025 |
Course code | 102304 |
Course type | Masters Degree (Coursework) (AQF Level 9) |
Professional accreditation status | The Townsville course offering is fully accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). The Singapore course offering is not professionally accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). |
Owner | Academy |
College | Healthcare Sciences |
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Domestic students must hold provisional registration as a psychologist in Australia. Completion of an AQF level 8 bachelor honours degree with Class 1 or 2A honours from a course accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council or equivalent qualification from an overseas institution; or Other qualifications or practical experience recognised by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the Academy as equivalent to the above. |
Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 3c – Schedule II of the 石榴视频 Admissions Policy. |
Additional selection requirements | Interview (by invitation) Information published by 石榴视频 or otherwise made available to students when applying, may specify additional criteria to be considered in ranking applicants in order of merit if the number of applications exceeds a quota or other limit on the places made available for the course. Information provided by applicants during the application process and any other information obtained by 石榴视频 in the application process may be used by 石榴视频 to rank applicants in order of merit by reference to those additional criteria. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 48 credit points as per course structure |
Course learning outcomes | On successful completion of the Master of Psychology (Clinical), graduates will be able to:
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Inherent Requirements
Inherent Requirements | Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University's learning, assessment, and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession. For more information please visit: Postgraduate Psychology. |
Reasonable adjustments | All 石榴视频 students have the opportunity to demonstrate, with reasonable adjustments where applicable, the inherent requirements for their course. For more information please visit: Student Disability Policy and Procedure. |
Course Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
Year 1
Teaching period 1
:03 Professional Practice
:03 Evidence-based Practice
:03 Mental Health Disorders Across the Lifespan
:03 Assessment in Psychology
Teaching period 2
:09 Clinical Psychology Placement A
:03 Clinical Psychology Masters Research Proposal
Year 2
Teaching period 1
:03 Biopsychosocial and Cultural Models of Health
:06 Clinical Psychology Placement B
:03 Clinical Psychology Masters Research Thesis Part 1 of 2
Teaching period 2
:09 Clinical Psychology Placement C
:03 Clinical Psychology Masters Research Thesis Part 2 of 2
Location
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
石榴视频 Singapore | This course offering is not accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). No mid-year entry |
石榴视频 Townsville | This course offering is fully accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). No mid-year entry |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 2 years full-time |
Maximum time to complete | 3 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 1 year |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Students must complete PY6301 Clinical Psychology Placement A prior to undertaking any other placement subjects. |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | Minimum 1000 hours. Further information about placements can be found at Coursework Enrolment Procedure. Students may be required to undertake placements away from the campus at which they are enrolled at their own expense. |
Special assessment requirements | Refer to Review of a Student’s Suitability to Continue a Course Involving Placement policy. |
Professional accreditation requirements | Please note that while successful course completion via the Townsville course offering leads directly to general registration as a psychologist in Australia, endorsement as a clinical psychologist in Australia requires an additional period of approved supervised practice. Please see for further information |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Not applicable |
Credit
Eligibility | Students may apply for a credit transfer for previous tertiary study or informal and non-formal learning in accordance with the Credit Transfer Procedure. |
Maximum allowed | 12 credit points, unless part of an approved articulation process. |
Currency | Credit will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Credit gained for any subject shall be cancelled 15 years after the date of the examination upon which the credit is based if, by then, the student has not completed this course. |
Other restrictions | Nil |
Award Details
Award title | MASTER OF PSYCHOLOGY (CLINICAL) |
Approved abbreviation | MPsych(Clin) |
Exit with lesser award | Students who exit the course prior to completion, and have completed the appropriate subjects, may be eligible to receive a Graduate Certificate of Clinical Psychology or a Graduate Diploma of Clinical Psychology offered by the Division of Tropical Health and Medicine. |
Course articulation | Nil |
Special awards | Students may receive an Award of Recognition in accordance with the |
Estimated annual Commonwealth Supported fee: $AUD4,445.00
Estimated annual tuition fee: $AUD33,741.00
A Student Services and Amenities fee is payable per subject up to a maximum amount per year.
A variety of Scholarships are available to suit different student types.
Complete an online application through our
Closing dates for applications: 30 September. Only complete applications received by Midnight 30 September will be accepted.
Applicants are required to submit two referee reports via the . One of these must be an academic reference.
Applicants must also complete and upload the following forms and documentary evidence with their application:
- Degree transcript and Testamur
- Curriculum Vitae
- Personal Statement outlining your motivation to study the Master of Psychology (Clinical) and how the degree will impact your future work in rural or remote setting.
Short-listing of applicants will be undertaken in October with interview offers sent in late October.
Interviews will occur in mid-November. All short-listed applicants must attend a face-to-face interview if in the Queensland catchment area.
Real stories
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Student
Billie McKeen
Master of Psychology (Clinical)
The subjects cover a wide range of skills in assessment, therapeutic intervention and research. The course ensures that students graduate ready for professional practice, with a high skill set and specialised understanding of psychology.
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Alumni
Debbie Vanzoelen
Master of Psychology (Clinical)
A remote placement in Mount Isa was the highlight of my studies. It gave me opportunities to extend my learning and led to employment in the region for several years. The best part of the course was working with students and lecturers who formed an important professional network, with many becoming lifelong friends.
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Lecturer
Dr Meegan Kilcullen
Senior Lecturer, Master of Psychology (Clinical)
We train clinicians to think critically, to be creative and flexible, and to be adaptive to any clinical environment, particularly in the tropics. We are dedicated to supporting students to become clinical psychologists who are self-reflexive and culturally responsive in their practice.