The University of Adelaide
Master of Psychology (Clinical)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationOur 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.
Delivery mode
The University of Adelaide offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- The University of Adelaide, Adelaide
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Applicants MUST:
- be eligible for registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) as a provisional psychologist
- provide two referee reports submitted through the HoDSPA (Heads of Departments and Schools of Psychology Australia)
- provide details of relevant work experience and details of any published works via the submission of a comprehensive CV (Curriculum Vitae) within the SATAC application.
Graduate entry
Entry is available to graduates with a four-year qualification in Psychology or equivalent (including Honours with a minimum grade of Second Class, Division A and an individually-conducted research project carrying 33% or more of the year's work). The degree must meet the standards set out by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), including the accredited sequence in Psychology having been completed within the last 10 years.
Applicants who have an overseas Honours qualification should supply a certified copy of the assessment of their qualifications by the Australian Psychological Society (APS), and information about the research component of their qualifications.
Students who undertake Honours in Psychology at an accredited Australian university do not need to have their qualifications assessed by APS.
Additionally, applicants MUST:
- be eligible for registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) as a provisional psychologist
- provide two referee reports submitted through the HoDSPA (Heads of Departments and Schools of Psychology Australia) website at http://www.psychologyreference.org/ by no later than 18 October 2022
- provide details of relevant work experience and details of any published works via the submission of a comprehensive CV (Curriculum Vitae) within the SATAC application.
- Meet the inherent requirements
English Language Requirements
- IELTS: Overall 7.0
- TOEFL: Overall 94
- Pearson: Overall 65
Academic Entry Requirements
Entry is available to graduates with a four-year qualification in Psychology or equivalent (including Honours with a minimum grade of Second Class, Division A and an individually-conducted research project carrying 33% or more of the year's work). The degree must meet the standards set out by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), including the accredited sequence in Psychology having been completed within the last 10 years.
Applicants who have an overseas Honours qualification should supply a certified copy of the assessment of their qualifications by the Australian Psychological Society (APS), and information about the research component of their qualifications.
Students who undertake Honours in Psychology at an accredited Australian university do not need to have their qualifications assessed by APS.
For entry in 2023 - Applicants must have completed their four-year sequence in Psychology between 2013 and 2022. The ONLY exception to this is where applicants have completed their four-year sequence in Psychology before 2013 but have completed a PhD in Psychology between 2013 and 2022.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
$8,250
$86,000
Career opportunities
The Master of Psychology (Clinical) will prepare you for the following roles.
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Psychologist
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Rehabilitation Counsellor
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