Our 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.

What will you do?

• Benefit from our strong links with a professional community of clinical practitioners.
• Build knowledge and skills in the assessment of psychological disorders
• Learn about a broad range of evidence based treatment approaches
• Undertake three clinical placements totalling over 1000 hours.
• Enjoy small class sizes and face-to-face teaching.
• Network with future employers in mental health and health care settings.
• Complete a significant research project in clinical psychology.

Where could it take you?

Upon successful completion, you’ll be eligible to apply for full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia. Our graduates work with individuals and families in a range of settings including private practices, hospitals, mental health organisations, schools, and non-profit agencies. They may also be involved in research, teaching and supervision.
To gain clinical endorsement, and use the title "Clinical Psychologist", further postgraduate supervision is required.
 

Note: Entry to this degree is competitive and strict quotas apply.

Master of Psychology students have the option to complete the Masters and a PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) concurrently, and receive two parchments at completion of both degrees. The Master of Psychology can be in Clinical, Health or Organisation and Human Factors. See the related degrees section for more information.

This program commences in January of the first year of study. Students enrolled in full-time study will complete seven courses of study and one placement during the first year and two further placements and the research project during the second year. The research thesis is in the form of a literature review and a research article of a specified length.

Academic Program Rules

The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.

The Master of Psychology (Clinical) prepares graduates for registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (PBA). With additional supervised work experience as prescribed by the PBA, graduates can become clinical psychologists. Clinical psychologists have specialist skills in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of major mental illnesses and psychological problems.

The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.

Industry Placement

Three unpaid practicum placements are arranged by and included in the program.

Professional Accreditation

The Master of Psychology (Clinical) is accredited by the Psychology Board of Australia.

Professional recognition

This degree provides graduates with the tertiary-level education required to be eligible for general registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. Graduates may also choose to undertake a supervised registrar program, where upon successful completion they can gain endorsement by the Psychology Board of Australia as a Clinical Psychologist.

Potential careers

Graduates of this program have gone on to roles such as:

Community Services Officer;  Psychologist;  Mental Health Worker;  Clinical Psychologist

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 re

IELTS: Overall band score of 7.0 and Band score of 7.0 in all bands; TOEFL total score of 94 with a minimum of 27 in Writing, 23 in Speaking and 24 in Reading and Listening; Pearson Test of English (Academic) overall score of 65 and Skills profile of 65 in Writing, Speaking, Reading and Listening; and Cambridge English-Advanced (CAE): Overall score of 185 and Individual score of 185 in Writing and Speaking, Reading and Listening.