Program Overview

Master of Psychology (Clinical)

Overview

Pursue your passion and upgrade your career to become a practising Clinical Psychologist with JCU’s Master of Psychology (Clinical).

Fast Facts

• Location: JCU campuses or study centres where you can study this course. 'Online' means the course can be studied off-campus using a combination of online resources, printed material or other technologies. Some online courses include on-campus workshops and travel for professional placements.
  • Townsville
• Commencing: The month(s) you can start the course. For courses offered at JCU Singapore and JCU Brisbane, see 'How to Apply'.
  • Townsville: February
• Fees: Indicative, annual cost of your course. Some courses are supported by the Australian Government with the government paying some of your fees. This is the Commonwealth Supported fee. The tuition fee is the fee payable if Commonwealth Support does not apply. You can defer your fees if eligible with HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP. The Student Services & Amenities Fee is a required payment from most students.
  • $4,627.00+ (estimated annual Commonwealth Supported Fee for a full-time study load)
  • $35,428.00^ (estimated annual tuition fee for a full-time study load)
  • Plus Student Services and Amenities fee
  • Fee deferral and scholarships available if eligible
• Duration: The time it will take you to complete the course as a full-time student. Also specifies if the course is available part-time. This section will indicate if some online courses may have a longer duration due to their different delivery method.
  • 2 years full-time

Entry Requirements

• Class 1 or 2A honours from AQF Level 8 bachelor honours degree accredited by the Australian Psychological Society; or equivalent.
• Must hold Provisional registration as a psychologist in Australia.
• English language requirements: Band 3c
• If your native language is not English, you must meet the minimum English language requirements for this course.

Course Detail

• What to expect: Through this course you will gain the advanced academic and practical training for professional practice that is required for registration as a practising psychologist.
• Benefit from JCU’s research focus and learn from world-renowned lecturers and leading industry professionals.
• Access JCU’s observation suites and world-class training facilities and develop professional skills through extensive professional placements.
• Consult the handbook for further information.

Inherent Requirements

• Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course.
• These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University’s learning, assessment, and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession.
• For more information please review the inherent requirements for the Master of Psychology (Clinical).

Career Opportunities

• This course provides advanced academic and practical postgraduate training at a level sufficient to meet the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council’s (APAC) accreditation criteria.
• Upon completing the Master of Psychology (Clinical), graduates will be eligible for full, general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
• After two years of supervised practice in the field, graduates will also be eligible for membership of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists.

Handbook

• Visit the JCU Course and Subject Handbook.

Fees and Scholarships

• Estimated annual Commonwealth Supported fee: $AUD4,627.00
• Estimated annual tuition fee: $AUD35,428.00
• A variety of Scholarships are available to suit different student types.

Pathways to JCU

• A Graduate Diploma in this subject area can be used as a pathway into this course.
• Explore JCU’s available Graduate Diplomas here or contact our friendly JCU Future Students Team to find out more.

How to Apply

• Complete an online application through our Online Application Portal.
• Closing dates for applications: 30 September. Only complete applications received by Midnight 30 September will be accepted.
• Applicants are required to submit two referee reports via the National Psychology Referee System*.
• One of these **mustbe an academic reference.**
• Applicants must also complete and upload the following forms and documentary evidence with their application:
  • Degree transcript and Testamur
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement outlining your motivation to study the Master of Psychology (Clinical) and how the degree will impact your future work in rural or remote setting.
• Short-listing of applicants will be undertaken in October with interview offers sent in late October.
• Interviews will occur in mid-November. All short-listed applicants must attend a face-to-face interview if in the Queensland catchment area.