Program Overview

Master of Clinical Psychology

Overview

The Master of Clinical Psychology is a postgraduate degree that provides specialist knowledge in clinical psychology, one of the nine areas of practice approved by the Psychology Board of Australia. This course raises your competency in this area, giving you advanced understanding of mental health and physical health, and the opportunity to put theory into practice across two clinical placements.

Admission Criteria

• An APAC-accredited professional competencies (level 3) qualification. For example, Curtin's Master of Clinical Psychology or equivalent.
• Entry is competitive and shortlisted candidates will be interviewed.
• You will be required to provide supplementary information with your application.

English Requirements

• IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)
  • Writing: 7
  • Speaking: 7
  • Reading: 7
  • Listening: 7
  • Overall band score: 7

Application Requirements

• Academic transcript and award certificate
• Resume
• Professional Registration
• Personal Statement
• Statement of Competency
• One academic and one professional referee are required to submit referee reports.
• Commonwealth Supported Place Application Form

Fees and Scholarships

• Australian and New Zealand student indicative fees
  • 2025 Fee year: $4,600* (Commonwealth supported)
  • 2025 Fee year: $37,410* (Domestic)
• Fees are indicative first year only and are subject to passage of legislation.

Location

• Curtin Perth

How to Apply

• Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice
• Curtin Perth

Professional Recognition and Accreditation

• This course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Council (APAC).
• Graduates are eligible to apply for registration as a psychologist within Australia.

Course Structure

• View course structure

What You'll Learn

• Apply psychology knowledge, principles and practice to achieve client-centered and evidence-informed outcomes
• Generate effective solutions through critical analysis, reflective practice and professional reasoning
• Critically appraise information and apply it to contemporary psychology theory and practice
• Communicate effectively and appropriately to ensure positive and effective therapeutic and inter-professional relationships
• Evaluate and apply appropriate technologies to contemporary psychology practice
• Develop and apply life-long learning skills to achieve professional competence
• Comply with APAC standards and practices through integration of local and global perspectives relevant to the field
• Practice psychology in a culturally responsive and inclusive manner, incorporating perspectives of multiple stakeholders
• Work in a professional and collaborative manner to meet ethical and legal responsibilities

Career Opportunities

• Psychologist
• Clinical and mental health services
• Education and training
• Social assistance

Duration

• This course is one year internal full-time study only.

Credit

• A full-time study load usually consists of 200 credits (approximately eight units) per year, with 100 credits (approximately four units) in each semester.

CRICOS

• The Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) Code indicates a registered program offered to international students studying in Australia on student visas.