Study Master of Psychology (Clinical) at Deakin University in Australia, Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment
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Master of Psychology (Clinical)

Australia

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What will I learn?

The Master of Psychology (Clinical) prepares you for professional practice as a registered psychologist. Make a profound impact on patients’ lives by diagnosing and treating mental health conditions, and set yourself up for further training in a specialised area, which can lead to area of practice endorsement.For those seeking general registration as a psychologist, the Master of Psychology (Clinical) is where you might finish your study journey. Upon graduation, you will have the skills, experience and qualifications needed to apply to the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) for general registration. With this in mind, the course is designed to prepare you for the transition from student to professional psychologist. It’s also accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), making it a degree that’s sought-after by employers across the industry.The course also provides a pathway to further training in order to gain area of practice endorsement with the PsyBA. An endorsement demonstrates a registered psychologist’s high-level knowledge and qualifications in a specialised area, such as clinical psychology or neuropsychology, and can open the door to more advanced roles.Our clinical psychology teaching team was awarded a Vice-Chancellor’s Teaching Excellence award, and our award-winning teaching strategies and learning resources include simulation and competency-based assessment approaches.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment

CRICOS

060023G

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
A$46,800.00 (US$ 30,842) per year
Student Services and Amenities Fee - 175 Full time (3 units or more) per Trimester (On campus)

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

March 2027

Venue

Geelong Waterfront Campus

1 Gheringhap Street,

Geelong,

Victoria,

3220, Melbourne, Australia

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
A$46,800.00 (US$ 30,842) per year
Student Services and Amenities Fee - 175 Full time (3 units or more) per Trimester (On campus)

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

March 2027

Venue

Melbourne Burwood Campus

221 Burwood Highway,

BURWOOD,

Victoria,

3125, MELBOURNE, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

To be considered for admission to this degree you will need to meet all the following criteria:

completion of a four year tertiary program with a psychology major from an APAC accredited program with a minimum of a Honours 2A average or equivalent. Applicants who have completed a four-year program in psychology more than 10 years ago will need to articulate how they have maintained recency of Level 2 Pre-Professional Competencies: and

eligibility for registration as a provisional psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Deakin University

Deakin University is globally renowned for world-class degrees, teaching, support and study environments where students make the wonderful possible.

  • Extensive course offering and specialised study areas
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  • Practical and industry relevant curriculums

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