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Master of Psychology (Clinical)

Approval to study an Individual unit within this degree must be approved by the Course Coordinator.

Summary

Domestic Students

wishing to commence in 2010

International Students

Available at these campuses
  • Brisbane, Queensland
  • Melbourne, Victoria
  • Melbourne, Victoria

Course Duration

 2 years full-time or equivalent part-time.

2 years full-time

Deferment

No deferment available.

Yes. See Defer your offer.

Delivery mode

  • On Campus
  • On Campus

Commencement date
  • Semester 1 - February

View available dates

Course Costs
  • Average first year fee: $5310 Commonwealth Supported (indicative only)
  • Average first year fee: $15200 Fee-Paying (indicative only)
  • Unit Fee: $1965.
  • Average first year fee: $15720.
  • Estimated Total Cost: $31440.

Important Note on Fees

All costs are based on current rates. A student's annual fee may vary in accordance with their choice of major and electives. The University reviews fees annually.

Tuition fees may increase by up to 3 percent each year for the minimum duration of the course as provided on your electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCOE). No guarantee is made for tuition fee increases beyond the minimum duration.

Credit Points

160

160

Applying for Admission

Domestic applications are now closed for next study period.

Domestic Students

International Students

Eligibility

An applicant must also comply with the Admission Rules.
Apply directly to Australian Catholic University.
To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites:

  1.  
    1. a Bachelor degree with honours in accredited psychology course with minimum of IIB honours; or
    2. a Bachelor degree with accredited four year major study in psychology; or

    1. a Bachelor degree with accredited three year major study in psychology and satisfactory completion of an additional year of accredited study in psychology, or equivalent; or
    2. qualifications and experience assessed as equivalent by the selection committee; and

  3. demonstrated suitability to undertake the course as evidenced by satisfactory:
    1. academic referee report;
    2. professional referee report; and
    3. for short-listed candidates, interview with the selection committee.
  • Academic IELTS 6.5 (with minimum score of 6.0 for all tests);
  • Four years of an accredited undergraduate psychology sequence, comprising an Honours degree in psychology, or a three year degree including an accredited sequence in psychology plus an accredited fourth year in psychology;
  • Assessment of psychology qualifications by the Australian Psychological Society;
  • Referee reports (one professional/personal and one academic); and
  • Interview.

Entry is on a competitive basis. All applicants are ranked in October the year prior to admission before being considered for an offer in early December.

How to Apply

Apply via Direct Application below.
International Students Apply Now

Direct Applications

Select your study location and fee-type option:

Brisbane - Commonwealth Supported (applications closed)
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Brisbane - Fee-Paying (applications closed)
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Melbourne - Commonwealth Supported (applications closed)
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Melbourne - Fee-Paying (applications closed)
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
  

Description

This course is a fifth and sixth year program in psychology open to successful graduates of an accredited program in psychology. It provides psychology graduates with ethical values, advanced knowledge and professional skills in psychology, integrated by means of the scientist-practitioner model.

Students will be prepared for responsible work as practitioner psychologists and also will be skilled as researchers. This course is offered in the discipline of clinical psychology.

Career Paths

- Psychologist
- Researcher

Professional Recognition

The course has current accreditation with the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council.

Contacts for Future Students

Domestic Students An Australian or New Zealand citizen, or Australian permanent resident or permanent humanitarian visa holder

International Students

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