The Master of Psychology (Clinical) degree at ACU is a two year postgraduate course consisting of academic coursework, practical training in assessment, diagnosis and intervention, and completion of a research project.
Successful completion of the course allows registration as a general psychologist and upon completion of an additional period of supervised practice, for area of practice endorsement in clinical psychology with The Psychology Board of Australia.
Commonwealth Supported Places are available for this course. See the Courses costs section below, under Fees.
Watch the postgraduate psychology webinar, hear from our teaching team on the structure and requirements of the courses, the campuses on which they're offered and more importantly, why you should choose ACU if you're seeking a career in psychology.
Estimated FeeAUD 18,576.00 per Semester
Duration2 Year
English Score
IELTS (7) , PTE (65)
Next Intake
01 Mar 2027
Application Fee
AUD0.00
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To enrol in this course, you’ll need to meet one of the following academic requirements.
If you’re unsure, a course advisor can help you assess your eligibility.
To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites:
1.i. a Bachelor degree with honours in accredited psychology course with minimum of IIA honours completed in the last 10 years; OR
ii. a Bachelor degree with accredited four year major study in psychology completed in the last 10 years;
OR
2.i. a Bachelor degree with accredited three year major study in psychology and satisfactory completion of an additional year of accredited study in psychology, or equivalent, with an overall mark equivalent to IIA Honours; OR
ii. qualifications and experience assessed as equivalent by the selection committee;
AND
3.demonstrated suitability to undertake the course as evidenced by satisfactory:
i. academic referee report;
ii. professional referee report; AND
for short-listed candidates, interview with the selection committee;
AND
4.be eligible for registration with the Psychology Board of Australia as a conditional/provisional psychologist.
If the Bachelor degree was completed outside of Australia, applicants must seek an ‘Assessment of Overseas Qualifications’ from the Australian Psychological Society (APS) to confirm that it is equivalent to an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited three-year sequence in psychology. Evidence of this must be submitted with the application.
Applicants must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy and require an academic IELTS minimum overall score of 7.0 (with a minimum score of 7.0 in all bands), or an equivalent acceptable test score as outlined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy (see English Language Proficiency).
Entry is on a competitive basis. All applicants are ranked in October the year prior to admission before being considered for an offer in early December.
IELTSOverall 7, listening min. 7, Reading min. 7, Writing min. 7, Speaking min. 7
PTE65
Career Outcomes
Graduates will be well-prepared for work as practitioner psychologists and skilled researchers who work with individuals
families
groups and organisations in a range of institutions and agencies providing psychological and mental health services.
Clinical psychologists often work in:
hospitals
health care centres
community mental health teams
private practice
academic settings
Locations
Study from vibrant campuses that offer access to industry networks, experienced faculty, and
support services to help you succeed.
Melbourne Campus (St Patrick’s)
The Mary Glowrey Building 115 Victoria Parade
Fitzroy - Victoria
Australia
Strathfield Campus (Mount Saint Mary)
25A Barker Road
Strathfield - New South Wales
Australia
