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Master of Psychology (Clinical)

Learn the science behind human behaviour. Understand sensory and cognitive processes. Apply psychological principles to solve practical problems.

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Campus
Wollongong
Delivery ?
On Campus
Duration
2 years full-time, or part-time equivalent
Starts
  • Autumn 2025
  • Autumn 2026
Codes
CRICOS: 027467J
UOW: 599

Overview

This degree is for graduates of a four-year accredited psychology program. The primary aim is to provide a fifth and sixth year of supervised practice and structured learning to meet the requirements for general registration as a psychologist. This also prepares you for entry into a registrar program leading to an area of practice endorsement in clinical psychology, with the Psychology Board of Australia.

The Master of Psychology (Clinical) provides a comprehensive program of study of the professional practice of psychology including assessment, intervention, communication and ethics. It also provides specialised training and supervised practice in the assessment and intervention skills of clinical psychologists. Supervised research is also undertaken over the two years of study.

The degree includes subjects in clinical assessment and interventions, psychotherapy and research. Students are also required to complete a research project - facilitated by structured research subjects - in each of the two years of the program.

Teaching methods include a combination of lectures, workshops, skills training, online and supervised work-based practicums, both at the University's Northfields Psychology Clinic and at external placements.

See the Course Handbook for more Information.

Fee subsidised places available

UOW is offering Commonwealth supported places (CSPs) for all of our postgraduate coursework degrees in 2025. This means the Australian government will subsidise your tuition fees by up to 75%. To be eligible for this fee subsidy, you must meet the following criteria: Be a domestic student, i.e. an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident of Australia or a permanent Australian Humanitarian visa holder.

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Careers

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  • Counsellor
  • Management Consultant
  • Market Researcher
  • Practising Psychologist
  • Rehabilitation Specialist
  • Social Policy Analyst
  • Substance Abuse Counsellor
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Accreditation & professional recognition

The Master of Psychology (Clinical) is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) as a 5th and 6th year program of study for the purpose of full registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia, and to provide preparation for entry into a registrar program leading to an area of practice endorsement in clinical psychology with the Psychology Board of Australia.

Admissions information

A range of admission options are available for future students. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

For specific advice or to ask any questions regarding an application, please contact the UOW Future Students Team.

Applicants must have successfully completed a four-year, or three-year plus a fourth-year, APAC-accredited sequence in psychology within the last 10 years, with an Honours degree of at least Class II Division 1 (or an equivalent 4th-year qualification) to be considered a successful candidate for the Clinical Psychology Program.

For information on how to apply, please visit the Application Information for Postgraduate Training in Clinical Psychology webpage. Here you will find step-by-step instructions and additional supporting documentation required to complete your application.

International applicants must have their qualifications assessed and judged to be equivalent to an Australian four-year sequence in psychology by the Australian Psychological Society.


Compulsory Work Based Placement
This course contains a total of 1000 hours of compulsory work-based placements, completed over 104 weeks (at 10 hours per week) throughout the degree.

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International Course fees table
Campus Delivery method Session fee* Course fee*
WollongongOn Campus$18528 (2025)$74112 (2025)
WollongongOn Campus$18528 (2026)$74112 (2026)

* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression. These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at UOW, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.

Tuition fees are reviewing annually: fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and are subject to increase during the period of study

Additional Fees

In addition to tuition, there are other fees and costs you will need to consider, including but not limited to:

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