Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology)
Build professional clinical psychology expertise through accredited coursework and practical training.
Best for:Best for psychology graduates seeking generalist registration and advanced clinical training in Australia.
Overview
The Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology) at the University of Melbourne is a premier coursework program designed to prepare graduates for professional practice. Established in the 1970s, the curriculum combines rigorous training in psychopathology with culturally responsive assessment and intervention strategies. Students learn therapeutic techniques within a broad cognitive-behavioural framework through didactic instruction and practical clinical contexts. The course is fully accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), fulfilling academic requirements for generalist psychologist registration.
What you'll do
- Complete coursework covering core psychopathology and clinical assessment across the lifespan
- Engage in individual and group-based clinical contexts to build therapeutic competencies
- Apply cognitive-behavioural frameworks to psychological treatment scenarios
- Fulfill APAC-accredited subject sequences required for professional registration
Requirements
Degree required: APAC-accredited four-year undergraduate sequence in psychology (3-year major plus 4th-year honours or equivalent)
Degree offered: Master of Psychology
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Completed foundational undergraduate psychology training within the last 10 years
- Achieved a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least H2A (75%) or equivalent in prior psychology studies
- Demonstrated academic preparation suitable for advanced clinical coursework
- Must have completed an APAC-accredited four-year undergraduate sequence in psychology within the last 10 years
- Must meet the minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of H2A (75%) or equivalent
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How to apply
Submit your application through the official University of Melbourne course portal with all required academic transcripts and supporting evidence.
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of prior psychology sequence completion
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