Master of Clinical Psychology (Advanced Entry)

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Duration

1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Location

Rockhampton

Next start term

Term 3, 2026

Study mode

On Campus

Course code

CM49

First-year fee

$30,200 (2026 Indicative) (FFP)

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Overview

The Master of Clinical Psychology (Advanced Entry) is an ideal study option if you already possess general registration as a Psychologist or have completed an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited Master of Professional Psychology and would like to undertake training in clinical psychology as a specialised area of practice.

The Master of Clinical Psychology (Advanced Entry) is a 12 month program which will allow you to acquire the knowledge and skills required for the Level 4 professional competencies in clinical psychology as a specialised area of practice, as specified by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).

You will undertake advanced training in professional practice, psychological assessment, and clinical intervention. You will also plan, conduct and evaluate a community-based engagement project with a clinical psychology focus.

Accredited by the APAC as a sixth-year program in psychology, completion of this degree will prepare you for the Registrar Program to gain an Area of Practice Endorsement in Clinical Psychology with the Psychology Board of Australia.

Study Experience

Discover more about your Master of Clinical Psychology (Advanced Entry), offering flexible study options and approximately 750 hours of clinical placement to help prepare you for your career as a Clinical Psychologist. Click 'Explore Study Experience' for more information.

Accelerated Study
Clinical Placements
Experienced Teaching Team
Study Full-time or Part-time
Seamless Pathways

Career Opportunities

Clinical psychologists are employed in a wide range of practice-related fields including outpatient, inpatient, counselling, educational, forensic, health and other settings that focus on assisting people across the lifespan, from children through to elderly. They are also employed in teaching and research settings. Clinical psychologists work in both the private sector and they also are employed in the public sector, including hospitals, government departments and agencies.

Graduates of this degree can work as a registered general psychologist in the public and private sectors, and as a clinical psychologist following completion of the clinical psychology registrar program.

Structure & Availability

The course structure and available locations can change depending on when you want to study. You can choose the intake that best suits you in the drop-down menu below.

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Your Course

You must complete seven units (48 credits):

1
The core structure (7 units)

Unit Details

The units you'll study are listed below. Click on a unit to learn more.

Course Planner

To help you plan your studies and see which unit comes first, if one unit should be completed before another and the term you will study each unit, check out our course planners.

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Additional Information

Work Integrated Learning

Clinical Practice 2 - PSYC21008

Students are required to undertake clinical work at the university based clinic.

Clinical Practice 3 - PSYC22005

Students are required to undertake an off-site placement.

Clinical Practice 4 - PSYC22006

Students are required to undertake an off-site placement.

Duration and timing of Placement Units

Throughout your course, you'll complete three clinical placements. For students studying full-time, you will complete one placement per term:

Year	Placement Unit and Duration
1	Clinical Practice 2 (PSYC21008) typically 12 - 16 weeks and usually over three days per week. You will complete your first placement at CQU's Wellness Centre - the University's psychology clinic. This is a busy public clinic where you will work in a supportive, supervised environment to build practice skills in adult and child therapy and assessment referrals.
1	Clinical Practice 3 (PSYC22005) typically 12 - 16 weeks and usually over three days per week. You will complete your second placement with an external provider.
1	Clinical Practice 4 (PSYC22006) typically 12 - 16 weeks and usually over three days per week. You will complete your third placement with an external provider.

Placement locations

Currently, external placements are offered at public and private inpatient mental health services and community-based outpatient mental health services, including Child and Family Services, AODS and Aboriginal Health Services. Other student placements are offered with NGO organisations, the local correctional centre, Headspace and Medicare Local.

Credit Transfer

If you have completed prior study relevant to units within this course, you may be eligible for credit for your past studies.

Learn more about credit and recognition of prior learning.

Requirements

To Be Eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.

During Your Study

While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet the following requirements throughout your studies.

Fees & Scholarships

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Indicative First-Year Fee

The Indicative First-Year Fee for a Full Fee Paying (FFP) Place is the approximate cost of enrolling in this course for one full-time academic year (this is usually eight units studied over two terms) and should be used as a guide only. Your actual fees may vary depending on the units you select to study and your study load. Check the Cost per Unit spreadsheet available on our Understanding Course Fees webpage.

Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change. Fee estimates for the following year are expected to be available in September each year.

Government Assistance Loans

You may be eligible for FEE-HELP, an Australian Government loan scheme that helps eligible students pay their tuition fees. Provided you meet the FEE-HELP eligibility criteria, you can choose to use FEE-HELP to cover all or part of your tuition fees.

Learn more about paying for university or view the FEE-HELP information booklet on the Australian Government’s Study Assist website.

Other Study Costs

Part of your course costs will include Student Services and Amenities Fees (SSAF). SSAF is charged in addition to your student contribution or tuition fees and is used to help enhance your study experience. There may also be other costs as part of your studies, such as textbooks, technology expenses, travel expenses, professional certifications, uniforms, or vaccinations.

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How to Apply

Select where you'd like to study and your preferred intake

You'll need to choose where you would like to study in the 'choose where you live' selector. This course is only available on campus, so not all states or territories will be listed.

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Extra Admission Information

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