Program Overview

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Master of Clinical Psychology

The Master of Clinical Psychology is a postgraduate degree that provides students with the necessary skills and knowledge to work as a clinical psychologist. The program is designed to equip students with the theoretical and practical skills required to work with clients in a range of clinical settings.

Overview

The Master of Clinical Psychology is a two-year full-time or part-time equivalent program that requires the completion of 240 credit points. The program includes a combination of coursework, research, and clinical practice, and is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of clinical psychology.

Key Facts

• Award: Master of Clinical Psychology
• Start dates: 2 February 2026
• Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent
• Learning mode: Multi-Modal

About the Master of Clinical Psychology

The program covers areas such as cognitive behavioural therapy, child and adolescent mental health, psychopathology, counselling skills, psychological assessment and treatment, and advanced psychotherapy process skills. Students will also explore the ethical and professional issues associated with work in this field, and develop skills in writing professional-standard assessment reports suitable for a range of referral agencies or contexts.

Course Structure

The program requires the completion of 240 credit points, including:

• 120 credit points from Core subjects in Year 1
• 120 credit points from Core subjects in Year 2

Core Subjects

The following core subjects are required:

• ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE
• ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT OF CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS
• CLINICAL PRACTICUM A
• CLINICAL PRACTICUM B
• ETHICS AND SKILLS FOR PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
• FOUNDATION SKILLS IN COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY
• PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT
• PSYCHOPATHOLOGY
• RESEARCH MASTERS A
• ADVANCED PROCESS SKILLS
• ADVANCED RESEARCH METHODS
• ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT OF MAJOR DISORDERS
• HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH PRACTICE
• ADVANCED CLINICAL PRACTICUM A
• ADVANCED CLINICAL PRACTICUM B

Work-Based Learning

The program includes compulsory placements (Work-Based Learning) designed to allow students to practice newly acquired skills, behaviours, and knowledge while integrating theory with practice.

Course and Career Outcomes

The Master of Clinical Psychology is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), and graduates may be eligible to apply for registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) as a psychologist. Specialist endorsement as a clinical psychologist with the PsyBA is subject to additional registrar requirements beyond completion of the degree.

Fees and Scholarships

The estimated course fees for domestic postgraduate students are $38,000 per 120 credit points. Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) may be available, with an indicative CSP price of $4,738 per 120 credit points.

Scholarships

A range of scholarships are available, including:

• Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Nursing Scholarships Program
• La Trobe Greater China Digital Health Scholarship
• La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship
• Early Acceptance Grant - International Students
• Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) Scholarship
• Rotary Club of Albury North - Regional Psychology Bursary - Master of Professional Psychology
• La Trobe Onshore Teaching Scholarship
• La Trobe Analytics & Insights Scholarship
• La Trobe Vice Chancellor Scholarship
• Regional Achievement Scholarship
• La Trobe Artificial Intelligence Scholarship
• Lisa Malone Scholarship

How to Apply

The application process can vary depending on the course. Most postgraduate courses generally take 15 to 20 minutes to apply for. Students can apply for up to two postgraduate courses and may be eligible for advanced standing or credit for previous study.