Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology)

University of Melbourne

Australia, Melbourne

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University of Melbourne

Australia , Melbourne

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

009681G

Campuses

Parkville

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesJanuary-2026

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Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 57,984 / year

Next Intake January-2026

Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology)

About

Overview

The clinical psychology program at the University of Melbourne began in the early 1970s.

The Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology) program enjoys an excellent reputation as one of the premier clinical psychology programs in the country.

The program aims to produce graduates with a strong knowledge base in psychopathology, combined with a high level of skill and acumen in culturally responsive assessment and treatment of psychological conditions that can present across the lifespan.

Therapeutic skills are taught primarily within a broad cognitive-behavioural framework within didactic, individual and group-based clinical contexts.

The course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), providing the required sequence of subjects for graduates wishing to attain generalist registration as a psychologist in Australia as well as competency in knowledge and skills relevant to the clinical psychology specialisation.

Course description

The course is comprised of coursework subjects, practical experience through clinical placements and a research thesis in an area relevant to clinical psychology. All subjects are compulsory. The academic members of the clinical teaching staff are active in both clinical work and research in a wide variety of clinical domains. Hence, the Program provides the opportunity to access a wide range of clinical placement settings and research programs.

In their first year, all students assess and provide treatment for adult clients referred to the University of Melbourne Psychology Clinic. In addition, all students undertake two second year field placements – one where the focus is on assessment and treatment of children and/or adolescents and the other focusing on clinical work with adults.

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Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admission criteria

To be considered for entry into this course, you must, within the 10 years prior to the course commencement date, have completed an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited four-year undergraduate sequence in psychology (namely, a three-year major in psychology as part of an undergraduate degree, plus a fourth year honours specialisation in psychology or equivalent) with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least H2A (75%) (or equivalent).

You must also provide:

A personal statement of no more than 500 words which outlines your interest in this course and your relevant skills, AND
- While work or volunteer experience is not an entry requirement, if you have relevant experience, you may wish to include it in this statement.
Two referee reports (submitted online).

If your application is shortlisted, you will also be required to attend an interview.

Weighted Average Marks (WAM)

For the Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology), the entry score is calculated using a weighted average of third year (Level 3) and fourth year (Level 4) psychology subjects. The average of the fourth year (Level 4) Psychology subjects are weighted by 2 and the average of the third year (Level 3) Psychology subjects are weighted by 1.

Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.

Where our admission criteria includes a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) and/or specific subject criteria, these are based on University of Melbourne grades and subjects. If you've studied elsewhere, we'll assess your relevant prior studies and equivalent grades. Your final WAM may be adjusted depending on your previous institution's accreditation, subject grading, and pass marks.

You can use our graduate coursework grade conversion eligibility calculator to get an indication of whether you are eligible for this course based on your previous studies and Weighted Average Mark (WAM).

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English language requirements

All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in a number of ways, including recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test. If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:

English language test score requirements
If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:

IELTS

7.0

with no band less than 7.0
TOEFL

94+

with writing 27; speaking 23; reading 24; listening 24
PEARSON

72+

with written communicative skill of 75 and no other communicative skill below 72
CAMBRIDGE

N/A

*Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English Only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE). If a test displays N/A, it means it is not accepted for this course.

About selection

When assessing applications, the Selection Committee will consider your previous studies and academic performance.

The Selection Committee may request additional information to clarify any aspect of an application, according to the University’s Academic Board rules regarding selection instruments.

Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.

In addition to your prior study, the Selection Committee will also consider your personal statement and referee reports. If your application is shortlisted, you will be required to attend an interview which will also inform your suitability for clinical training.

English Program Requirements

English language test score requirements

If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:

IELTS

7.0

with no band less than 7.0

TOEFL

94+

with writing 27; speaking 23; reading 24; listening 24

PEARSON

72+

with written communicative skill of 75 and no other communicative skill below 72

CAMBRIDGE

N/A

*Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English Only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE). If a test displays N/A, it means it is not accepted for this course.

Career

Access to world-class facilities and academics awaits those who undertake this internationally acclaimed course. Designed specifically for future psychology clinicians, the Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology) will guide you through everything you need to achieve clinical mastery, setting you on a trajectory to become a registered psychologist post-graduation.

Cutting-edge clinical opportunities

As a student of the Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology) program, you will have the opportunity to undertake placements at the University of Melbourne’s internal clinic, where you will see real clients dealing with mental health challenges, such as anxiety and depression. You will then be able to put this real-world experience into practice in external placements. Through these placements you will log many hours of supervised clinical work, helping you to achieve Australian Health Practitioner Registration Authority (AHPRA) requirements for registration as a general psychologist. After graduation, you are eligible to apply for the registrar program of supervised practice, which can lead to endorsement as a clinical psychologist.

Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology) students also have access to the University of Melbourne’s world-class research hubs. These hubs not only attract the best academics, they also allow students to be a part of cutting-edge areas of psychology, including decision science, clinical translation, cognitive behavioural science, complex human data, and ethics and wellbeing.

University of Melbourne students are ideally placed to take advantage of close research links with top tier hospitals and research institutes, such as the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, Royal Children’s Hospital, the Royal Women’s Hospital, Austin Health, and Orygen.

A world-class qualification

Graduates of the Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology) at the University of Melbourne leave with a world-class qualification and a wealth of practical experience. Upon completion of the program, graduates are well placed to become Australian Health Practitioner Agency (AHPRA) registered psychologists, and forge careers in positions at the forefront of the mental health field.