About the course

You’re ready to make your mark and help change people’s lives for the better. Our Master of Psychology (Clinical) continues your deep understanding of human behaviour and mental health. This is the fifth and sixth year sequence of professional training in psychology for your general registration as a psychologist in Australia.

　　The aim of the Master of Psychology (Clinical) program is to equip graduates with the knowledge, skills, attributes and competencies to be able to undertake professional practice in a range of clinical settings with diverse client populations.

　　The Master of Psychology (Clinical) has been developed in alignment with Psychological Sciences’ educational philosophy that aims to provide students with comprehensive evidence-based theoretical and practical learning and with reference to the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council Rules for Accreditation and Accreditation Standards for Psychology Courses (January 2019 Standards) and the Psychology Board of Australian General Registration Standard.

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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Trimester 3 (September), 2023	Sydney
Trimester 1 (February), 2024	Sydney
Trimester 1 (February), 2025	Sydney
Trimester 1 (February), 2026	Sydney

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Australian College of Applied Psychology

Applicants to the Master of Psychology?(Clinical)?must have successfully completed an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited Level 1 and 2 qualification within the past ten years, with a GPA of 5.5 or above in the Level 2?qualification and?be eligible for provisional registration with AHPRA as a psychologist. In addition, they must demonstrate personal and professional suitability?as part of the admissions process:??

　　Submission of an application form, CV, statement of personal learning objectives and two professional?referees,??

　　Participation in an interview.

　　International students: Please note that as part of the registration requirements you must meet the Psychology Board of Australia (PBA) English language skills registration standards. These standards require the demonstration of English language competency in one of a number of specified equivalent ways.

　　Academic IELTS minimum overall band of 6.5 with no individual band below 6.0 completed in the last two years (or equivalent)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Australian College of Applied Psychology. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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