About the course

Become a highly skilled clinical psychologist that can provide services in assessment, treatment, research and evaluation, at the individual and system levels. If you’re working towards becoming a registered psychologist or a clinical psychologist and have completed your fourth year, this course provides you with the education required to complete the 2-year higher degree pathway towards an endorsement in clinical psychology. If you are already working as a registered psychologist, you’ll gain expertise in clinical practice through this course. Clinical psychology focuses on a strict scientist-practitioner model that emphasises a systematic problem-solving approach that will prepare you with the skills you need for working with a diverse range of clients. You will learn how to apply your skills and knowledge in clinical psychology and work with individuals and groups across the lifespan. You’ll learn through coursework, practicum, and research components, undertaking at least three practical placements to hone your skills in clinical psychology. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: AU$62,160

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Murdoch
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Murdoch

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Murdoch University

Entry to this course is very competitive and requires a recognised and accredited Bachelor of Arts degree (or Bachelor of Science degree) with at least 2A Honours in Psychology or its equivalent (for example an average Distinction level in a Bachelor of Psychology or Postgraduate/Graduate Diplomas in Psychology). Applicants will also need to supply referee reports and a personal statement that details their past accomplishments, future plans, and interests in the graduate psychology program for which they have applied as part of the admission process.

　　Students with overseas qualifications who are accepted into the course and who wish to seek registration in Australia after graduation should ensure that their undergraduate qualifications meet the requirements of the relevant psychology registration board for equivalence to a four-year Australian degree in Psychology. Applications with qualifications obtained outside Australia must have a formal assessment completed by the Australian Psychological Society before submitting an application for study.

　　Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - IELTS overall score of 7.0 with no band less than 7.0

　　Test of English as a Foreign Language - IBT (TOEFL IBT) - 94 with no band less than 24

　　Test of English as a Foreign Language - Paper Based (TOEFL - Paper Based) - 592 (Test of Written English not less than 5.0)

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 94.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Murdoch University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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