Master of Clinical Psychology

Note

Applications for 2025 Intake have closed. For 2026 Intake (Autumn B session), applications will open August and close 31 October 2025. Read how to apply for more information.

This course is designed for those aspiring to become clinical psychologists. It provides a blend of practical experience and research-based education. It integrates on-campus and online learning, which is complemented by both on-campus and external clinical placements.

The industry relevance of the course is ensured by the teaching staff who are all practicing clinical psychologists. Robust clinical skills, are acquired and honed through their expert supervision in our state-of-the-art university clinic and diverse external placements, preparing you for a wide range of areas of clinical psychology practice. Learning occurs through a mix of practical and theoretical methods, fostering a comprehensive understanding of clinical psychology.

The course offers training in professional practice as a clinical psychologist. Uniquely, all academic staff are also experienced, currently practicing clinical psychologists. Through expert supervision in the university clinic, as well as on external placements, students develop strong clinical skills applicable to a wide range of clinical psychology areas of practice.

Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.

Applicants must have the following:

• Completed Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited Level 1 and Level 2 program in psychology within the last 10 years with at least an upper second class Honours (H2A) or equivalent overall mark AND a minimum GPA of 5.5/7 AND Eligibility for provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia AND at least 6 months of relevant work experience in mental health AND an interest in the course and demonstrated understanding of the opportunities present in Clinical Psychology

Applications are assessed for interview based on academic performance, at least six months of relevant experience in mental health, academic and professional references, and personal statement. Top ranked applicants are invited to interview. At interview, applicants are assessed on their knowledge of research, clinical training, ethical practice as well as their interpersonal effectiveness and suitability for clinical practice.

Notes about qualifications:

• Psychology qualifications from overseas must be assessed by the Australian Psychological Society (APS) as equivalent to an APAC accredited four-year undergraduate sequence. The degree must include a major research thesis component. The APS does not assess psychology qualifications for the purpose of registration, and an additional assessment may be required by the Psychology Board of Australia for this purpose.
• For completed Level 2 degrees, applicants must provide a completion letter from their program coordinator to confirm their equivalent honours class and overall grade if not stated on their transcript.

Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application

• Curriculum Vitae: Demonstrating at least six months of relevant paid or volunteer work experience in mental health (at the time of application). Relevant experience may include but is not limited to, experience such as telephone or face to face counselling, research or research assistant experience involving direct contact with clinical populations, work in a client facing capacity in a private practice, or work with an ABA service.
  • Must provide a professional reference and curriculum vitae as evidence of at least six months of relevant work experience in mental health.
  • The names of both the academic and professional referees must be listed on the curriculum vitae.
• Personal statement: 300-word personal statement outlining reasons for applying, suitability, and most relevant skills and experiences.
• All official academic transcript(s)
• Two (2) references, one academic and one professional submitted via the Psychology Reference Portal and shared with UTS, as follows:
  • The referee should clearly state their organisational relationship to the applicant, current position, and employer.
  • The professional reference must account for the applicant’s experience in mental health. The professional referee must have supervised the applicant’s work experience in mental health, as outlined on their resume.
  • The academic reference must account for the applicant’s ability to write, undertake research and respond to research supervision, and ideally was the applicant's Honours research supervisor or coordinator.
  • Indigenous applicants are welcome to submit cultural and/or community referees to accompany their application.

If full details are not provided, applications are considered incomplete.

Professional and clinical requirements

Prior to enrolling into, or at enrolment in this course, all successful applicants are required to:

• obtain registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulatory Agency (AHPRA) as a provisionally registered psychologist
• acquire a Working With Children Check and an Australian National Police Check
• complete a series of NSW Health forms including a Code of Conduct
• demonstrate evidence of protection against a number of specified infectious diseases

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 7.0 overall with a minimum score of 7.0 in each subset; or TOEFL: iBT: 94 overall, reading 24, listening 24, speaking 23, writing 27; or PTE: 65-72 overall with a minimum score of 65 in each subset; or OET: minimum score of B in each of the 4 components (listening, reading, writing and speaking).

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.

Applicants must have the following:

• Completed Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited Level 1 and Level 2 program in psychology within the last 10 years with a first class (H1) or an upper second class Honours (H2A) or equivalent overall mark and a minimum GPA of 5.5/7 AND Eligibility for provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia AND a period of at least 6 months of relevant work experience in mental health AND an interest in the course and demonstrated understanding of the opportunities present in Clinical Psychology

Applications are assessed for interview based on academic performance, relevant experience in mental health, academic and professional references, and personal statement. Selected competitive applicants are invited to interview and final offers are dependent upon interview rank. At interview, applicants are assessed on their knowledge of research, clinical training, ethical practice as well as their interpersonal effectiveness and suitability for clinical practice. Final offers are ranked on interview performance.

Notes about qualifications:

• Psychology qualifications from overseas must be assessed by the Australian Psychological Society (APS) as equivalent to an APAC accredited four-year undergraduate sequence. The degree must include a major research thesis component. The APS does not assess psychology qualifications for the purpose of registration, and an additional assessment may be required by the Psychology Board of Australia for this purpose.
• For completed Level 2 degrees, applicants must provide a completion letter from their program coordinator to confirm their equivalent honours class and overall grade (if not stated on their transcript).

Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application

• Resume: Demonstrating at least six months of relevant paid or volunteer work experience in mental health (at the time of application). Relevant experience may include but is not limited to, experience such as telephone or face to face counselling, research or research assistant experience involving direct contact with clinical populations, work in a client facing capacity in a private practice, or work with an ABA service.
  • Must provide a professional reference and resume as evidence of at least six months of relevant work experience in mental health.
  • The names of both the academic and professional referees must be listed on the resume.
• Personal statement: 300-word personal statement outlining reasons for studying the Master of Clinical Psychology, suitability for the course, and skills and experiences which are most relevant to the course.
• All official academic transcript(s)
• Two (2) references, one academic and one professional submitted via the Psychology Reference Portal and shared with UTS, as follows:
  • The referee should clearly state their organisational relationship to the applicant, current position, and employer.
  • The professional reference must account for the applicant's experience in mental health. The professional referee must have supervised the applicant's work experience in mental health, as outlined on their resume.
  • The academic reference must account for the applicant's ability to write, undertake research and respond to research supervision (e.g. Honours research supervisor or coordinator).
  • Indigenous applicants are welcome to submit cultural and/or community referees to accompany their application.

If full details are not provided, applications are considered incomplete.

Professional and clinical requirements

Prior to enrolling into, or at enrolment in this course, all successful applicants are required to:

• obtain registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulatory Agency (AHPRA) as a provisionally registered psychologist
• acquire a Working With Children Check and an Australian National Police Check
• complete a series of NSW Health forms including a Code of Conduct
• demonstrate evidence of protection against a number of specified infectious diseases

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.