Master of Psychology (Clinical)

Masters (Coursework)

Our Master of Psychology (Clinical) provides the knowledge and skills needed to practise as a registered psychologist.Clinical psychologists work with clients with high and low prevalence mental health issues - from anxiety and depression to psychosis.

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

2 years full-time

Course Code

3CM086, 001449C

Intake Months

Jan

International Fees

$46,500 per year / $93,000 total

About this course

Help your community function and flourish

Our Master of Psychology (Clinical) provides the knowledge and skills needed to practise as a registered psychologist.

Clinical psychologists work with clients with high and low prevalence mental health issues - from anxiety and depression to psychosis. They have specialist skills in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of major mental illnesses and psychological problems.

Study locations

North Terrace

North Terrace Campus

What you will learn

Benefit from our strong links with a professional community of clinical practitioners.
Build knowledge and skills in the assessment of psychological disorders
Learn about a broad range of evidence based treatment approaches
Undertake three clinical placements totalling over 1000 hours.
Enjoy small class sizes and face-to-face teaching.
Network with future employers in mental health and health care settings.
Complete a significant research project in clinical psychology.

Career pathways

Upon successful completion, you'll be eligible to apply for full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia. Our graduates work with individuals and families in a range of settings including private practices, hospitals, mental health organisations, schools, and non-profit agencies. They may also be involved in research, teaching and supervision.
To gain clinical endorsement, and use the title "Clinical Psychologist", further postgraduate supervision is required.

Note: Entry to this degree is competitive and strict quotas apply.

Master of Psychology students have the option to complete the Masters and a PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) concurrently, and receive two parchments at completion of both degrees. The Master of Psychology can be in Clinical, Health or Organisation and Human Factors. See the related degrees section for more information.

Note:
This degree is only available in blended mode and on-campus attendance is required. If you are a continuing student in the degree and are unable to attend campus, please contact your program coordinator for program advice.

Ranked top-125 globally for Psychology*
23% industry growth predicted by 2025^
Over 1000 hours of industry placements

^Imip.gov.au Occupation projection
*Times Higher Education World Rankings by Subject, 2024.

Course structure

This program commences in January of the first year of study. Students enrolled in full-time study will complete seven courses of study and one placement during the first year and two further placements and the research project during the second year. The research thesis is in the form of a literature review and a research article of a specified length.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Psychology courses at University of Adelaide.

90.3%

Employed full-time

Data source