Master of Psychology (Clinical)

About

You’re ready to make your mark and help change people’s lives for the better. Our Master of Psychology (Clinical) continues your deep understanding of human behaviour and mental health. This is the fifth and sixth year sequence of professional training in psychology for your general registration as a psychologist in Australia.

The aim of the Master of Psychology (Clinical) program is to equip graduates with the knowledge, skills, attributes and competencies to be able to undertake professional practice in a range of clinical settings with diverse client populations.

The Master of Psychology (Clinical) has been developed in alignment with Psychological Sciences’ educational philosophy that aims to provide students with comprehensive evidence-based theoretical and practical learning and with close reference to the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council Rules for Accreditation and Accreditation Standards for Psychology Courses (January 2019 Standards) and the Psychology Board of Australian General Registration Standard.

The course includes coursework and independent research leading to a thesis and practical placement. It also has a minimum 1,000 hours of practical skills and training at our on-campus clinic and external locations.

Admission criteria

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Successful completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council accredited Level 1 and 2 qualification within the past 10 years (with a GPA of 5.5 or above in the Level 2 qualification) and be eligible for provisional registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a psychologist; and
• Be able to demonstrate personal and professional suitability for post-graduate training in psychology. 

It is a condition of this course that students complete a National Criminal History Record check prior to enrolment into the second unit of study.

The admissions process will include:

• Submission of an application form and CV
• Provision of two professional referees
• Participation in an interview

Professional recognition

This course is conditionally accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).

Fees and charges

^ Fee listed is the indicative annual course cost for 2024 and is subject to annual review. Students studying at ACAP may also be eligible for FEE-HELP.

Australian Government financial assistance

Australian College of Applied Professions Scholarships

Australian College of Applied Professions fees and financial assistance

Further information

Read the full course details on the ACAP website.

Call 1800 039 139 or email.