Master of Psychology (Clinical)

Masters (Coursework)

Meet the requirements for registration as a psychologist. Learn at the Thompson Institute, a world-class hub for mental health research, teaching and clinical services, close to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital.

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

2 years full-time

Course Code

AR703, 070701B

Study Mode

In person

Domestic Fees

$29,800 per year / $3,984 total

International Fees

$59,600 total

About this course

Meet the requirements for registration as a psychologist. Learn at the Thompson Institute, a world-class hub for mental health research, teaching and clinical services, close to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital. The Institute addresses mental health in the community, particularly for youth, adolescents and older community members.

In this program you will:

Complete three major components-coursework in professional and clinical psychology, supervised practicum placements, and a research project and thesis
Participate in placements involving supervised working as a provisional psychologist, in numerous settings, beginning in the University's Psychology Clinic
Review relevant literature, design and conduct a study, data collection and analysis, and prepare a thesis

Entry requirements

The entry requirements for admission to the Master of Psychology (Clinical) are:

Successful completion of an APAC accredited four-year degree or fourth year in Psychology in the last 10 years.
An upper second class Honours (2A) OR psychologists with demonstrated equivalent experience and compliance with PsyBA CPD requirements.
Applicants must have provisional or general registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia via the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Master of Psychology (Clinical) offers a limited number of places.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you also need to meet the minimum English language requirements for your chosen program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may like to enrol in one of our English Language Programs.

Study locations

USC Thompson Institute

Career pathways

Career opportunities

Non-government organisations
Private health sector
Psychologist
Public health sector

Memberships

Graduates may be eligible to become members of:

Associate Membership of the Australian Psychological Society's College of Clinical Psychologists

Accreditation

Accredited by The Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). Graduates of the Master of Psychology (Clinical) are eligible to apply to the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) for general registration via the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)