Master of Clinical Psychology

    Master of Clinical Psychology

    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 58,056 / year(s)

    Master of Clinical Psychology

    About

    Learn how to assess and treat a range of emotional and behavioural problems so you can meet your registration requirements to become a psychologist.

    The Master of Clinical Psychology provides the training, skills and knowledge to let you practice competently and confidently in the psychology profession.

    Clinical psychologists promote optimal levels of psychological functioning to decrease levels of psychological distress. They have expertise in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of a broad range of emotional and behavioural problems, including anxiety, depression, stress, substance addiction and abuse, adjustment to physical illness, relationship difficulties and learning disabilities.

    This 2-year full-time program provides in-depth knowledge and professional skills in clinical psychology through a combination of coursework, supervised practice and research. You'll gain a foundation in the scientific basis and practice of clinical psychology and receive training in clinical practice, which employs evidence-based, best-practice models in health and mental health settings.

    You'll develop your skills and apply your knowledge through 1000 hours of supervised clinical placements in a range of organisations including not-for-profit, community service and private practice.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 2 is a pass.

    Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 2 is a pass.

    Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 5 point scale where 2 is a pass.

    Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 5 point scale where 2 is a pass.

    None of the above

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 72
    • IELTSMin 7
    • TOEFLMin 100

    English Program Requirements

    English language requirements

    IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

    TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23.

    PTE Academic - Overall 72, sub bands minimum 72.

    CES - Overall 185, All sub bands minimum 185.

    BE and OET are not accepted.

    There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

    Learn how to meet the English language requirements

    Career

    Career possibilities

    Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

    • Clinical psychologist
    • Mental health clinician
    • Mental health social worker
    • School psychologist
    • Mental health professional
    Software Developer

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 150

    Master of Clinical Psychology

    University of Queensland

    University of Queensland

    Australia

    Australia, Brisbane