Master of Psychology (Clinical)
Degree Level Postgraduate
This degree is only available to Australian students
You're considered an Australian student if you are any of the following:
- Australian or New Zealand Citizen
- Australian Permanent Resident (including Humanitarian Visa holders)
Start Date
January
Campus
Magill
Duration
2 year(s) full-time
Program Code
MMCL
SATAC Code
4CM231 (Internal)
Study as
Full-time
or part-time
Mode
On-campus
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Entry requirements
Applicants must have completed a four-year psychology honours degree with at least an upper second class or equivalent overall mark, or an equivalent degree that is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council.
Selection for the Master of Psychology (Clinical) is highly competitive, and applicants will be required to supply a CV, a written statement and two confidential referee reports so that prior professional experience and acquired skills can be considered in the ranking process. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview.
Successful applicants will be required to obtain provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia before they can enrol. Please see the Psychology Board (AHPRA) website for more information about provisional registration. Please consider the fees and eligibility requirements associated with provisional registration before applying for this program.
For full application requirements, selection and admission processes visit Apply for the Master of Psychology (Clinical).
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Aim
The Master of Psychology (Clinical) degree aims to train and qualify individuals who apply an advanced body of knowledge in a range of contexts for professional practice and as a pathway for further professional development leading to endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist.
Content & Structure
Graduates of the Master of Psychology (Clinical) degree will have a body of knowledge that includes the extended understanding of recent developments in clinical psychology and its professional practice and the knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to clinical psychology.
Graduates of the degree will have cognitive skills to demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge, to reflect critically on psychological theory, and professional practice in clinical psychology; communication and technical research skills to justify and interpret theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions to specialist and non-specialist audience.
The students will complete 72 units of study comprising 40.5 units of coursework, 13.5 units of research and 18 units of clinic practice and professional placements.
Graduates of the degree will have cognitive skills to demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge, to reflect critically on psychological theory, and professional practice in clinical psychology; communication and technical research skills to justify and interpret theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions to specialist and non-specialist audience.
The students will complete 72 units of study comprising 40.5 units of coursework, 13.5 units of research and 18 units of clinic practice and professional placements.
From 4 August 2025, the University of South Australia will no longer be accepting applications for new students. Study at Adelaide University.
Professional accreditation and recognition
This program is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council. On completion of the program graduates will have met the academic requirements for membership of the Australian Psychological Society and Associate Membership of the College of Clinical Psychologists within that Society. Graduates of the program are eligible for registration as psychologists with the Psychology Board of Australia.
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