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Master of Clinical Psychology

A Master of Clinical Psychology trains psychologists to assess, diagnose and treat mental health conditions.

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How long it takes
2 years
full time
Level
Masters degree (coursework)
University
Leads on to
Psychologist
$114,600 median pay, In demand
Taught by
16 providers
5 states and territories

Is this course right for you?

What the Master of Clinical Psychology asks of you, and what you might want to check first.

Before you start

Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.

Where this course can take you

Jobs this qualification is a recognised route into, and the study that can follow it.

Jobs you can do with it

  • Psychologist

    Psychologists assess how someone is thinking and feeling, then use talk-based therapy to help them manage mental health problems and get through difficult periods of their lives.

    What else you need

    Complete an accredited professional psychology masters, its placements and assessments, and meet registration requirements. The course alone does not confer registration. This catalogue groups awards: verify the chosen provider, programme and intake; the family-level link is not confirmation that every offering is approved.

    Median pay$114,600

    In demand

  • Clinical Psychologist

    Clinical psychologists assess and treat mental health conditions with evidence-based therapy, helping people manage distress and get back to daily life.

    A step towards this job. What else you need

    Median pay$101,400 (estimate)

    In demand

Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list. Pay marked as an estimate is our own analysis, not a published figure.

Where you can study this course

There are 16 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.

  • Monash University

    Monash Clayton, VIC

    4.3from 1,955 Google reviews

    Website for Monash University (opens in a new tab)

    What students like

    • Staff are supportive and resolve issues quickly

    What to weigh up

    • Admin replies can be slow
    • Feedback from teaching staff can be limited

  • Curtin University

    Curtin University of Technology, WA

    4.2from 1,745 Google reviews

    Website for Curtin University (opens in a new tab)

    What students like

    • Staff are helpful and welcoming
    • Support services help students through hard times

    What to weigh up

    • Enquiries can take a while to answer

  • Western Sydney University

    Western Sydney University - Bankstown City, Western Sydney University - Penrith, NSW

    4.2from 1,872 Google reviews

    Website for Western Sydney University (opens in a new tab)

    What students like

    • Staff are friendly and supportive
    • Good academic experience and learning

    What to weigh up

    • Admin can be slow to respond

  • Macquarie University

    Macquarie University Wallumattagal Campus at North Ryde, NSW

    4.4from 1,202 Google reviews

    Website for Macquarie University (opens in a new tab)

    What students like

    • Lecturers care and help students understand

    What to weigh up

    • Enrolment and admin can be slow
    • Student support can be hard to reach

  • Griffith University

    Brisbane South (Mt Gravatt), Brisbane South (Nathan), Gold Coast, QLD

    4.3from 1,317 Google reviews

    Website for Griffith University (opens in a new tab)

    What students like

    • Lecturers and tutors are supportive and approachable

    What to weigh up

    • Tutors can be slow to reply to emails
    • Enrolment and admin can be slow

  • University of Canberra

    UC - Canberra, Bruce, ACT

    4.0from 487 Google reviews

    Website for University of Canberra (opens in a new tab)

    What students like

    • Staff are helpful and friendly

    What to weigh up

    • Teaching quality varies between staff

  • La Trobe University

    Bendigo, Melbourne (Bundoora), VIC

    4.3from 1,101 Google reviews

    Website for La Trobe University (opens in a new tab)

    What students like

    • Lecturers are friendly and supportive

    What to weigh up

    • Admin and support can be slow to respond
    • Some find courses light on practical content

  • Edith Cowan University

    ECU Joondalup, WA

    4.3from 679 Google reviews

What you’ll learn

The main topics covered in the Master of Clinical Psychology.

  • Psychopathology and diagnosis
  • Psychological assessment
  • Evidence-based therapies
  • Clinical research
  • Supervised clinical placements

Questions to ask before you enrol

Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.

  1. When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
  2. What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
  3. Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
  4. Who arranges the work placement, and how many hours does it involve?
  5. Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?

The Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS), published by the Australian Government Department of Education. Google reviews. Pay and shortage status from Jobs and Skills Australia.