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The University of Queensland (UQ)

  • 29% international / 71% domestic

Master of Clinical Psychology

  • Masters (Coursework)

Learn how to assess and treat a range of emotional and behavioural problems so you can meet your registration requirements to become a psychologist.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time
Course Code
5164, 026000G
Intake Months
Feb
International Fees
$42,656 per year / $85,312 total

About this course

The Master of Clinical Psychology provides the training, skills and knowledge to let you practice competently and confidently in the psychology profession.

Clinical psychologists promote optimal levels of psychological functioning to decrease levels of psychological distress. They have expertise in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of a broad range of emotional and behavioural problems, including anxiety, depression, stress, substance addiction and abuse, adjustment to physical illness, relationship difficulties and learning disabilities.

This two-year full-time program provides in-depth knowledge and professional skills in clinical psychology through a combination of coursework, supervised practice and research. You'll gain a foundation in the scientific basis and practice of clinical psychology and receive training in clinical practice, which employs evidence-based, best-practice models in health and mental health settings.

You'll develop your skills and apply your knowledge through 1000 hours of supervised clinical placements in a range of organisations including not-for-profit, community service and private practice.

Study locations

St Lucia

What you will learn

Program highlights
  • Be confident and job-ready after you spend 1000 hours on supervised placements in a range of healthcare settings, including the UQ Psychology Clinic.
  • Join the largest school of psychology in Australia, ranked 23rd in the world in 2019.
  • Learn from academics who've made major contributions to the field and are actively involved in clinical practice and research.

23 in the world for psychology

QS World University Rankings 2020

Career pathways

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Clinical psychologist
  • Mental health clinician
  • Mental health social worker
  • School psychologist
  • Mental health professional