MClinPsych(PostReg)
Credit points
80
Minimum duration
1 year full-time or equivalent part-time.
Approved locations
- ACU Online
EFTSL value of units : All 10cp units in this course have an EFTSL value of 0.125. Units with a credit point (cp) value of a multiple of 10 have corresponding EFTSL values.
Admission requirements
To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must:
a. hold an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited Masters (Level 3-4) coursework degree in Psychology;
AND
b. be eligible for general psychology registration (i.e., a minimum of 12 months of professional practice experience post-graduation) or hold current registration as a General Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Agency (Ahpra), with no conditions on their registration;
AND
c. demonstrate suitability to undertake the course (including achievement of APAC Level three professional competencies) as evidenced by:
i. academic transcript demonstrating strong academic performance;
ii. a written submission indicating how they meet the admission requirements and reasons for their application;
iii. academic referee report;
iv. professional referee report; and
v. for short-listed candidates only, interview with the selection committee.
An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2026 Admission.
Completion requirements
To qualify for the degree, a student must complete 80 credit points (cp) from the Schedule of Unit Offerings consisting of:
a. 50 cp from Specified Units (Part A)
b. 30 cp from Clinical Placement Units (Part B)
Maximum periods
The maximum duration of candidature will be not more than three years from the commencement of enrolment.
Progression requirements
Students are required to follow the pattern of unit enrolment set out in the relevant Course Enrolment Guide, unless otherwise approved by the Course Coordinator. In all aspects of progress through the course, students will be advised by the Course Coordinator.