Master of Clinical Psychology (Advanced Entry)
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 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.
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.
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.
Available Locations
Your Course
You must complete 7 units (48 credits):
- 1The 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 when you will study each unit, check out our course planners.
Additional Information
Professional Practice - Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)
Core
The Master of Clinical Psychology (Advanced Entry) (MCP-AE) program will enable prospective students to undertake a stand-alone, one-year full time equivalent program of study that will provide students with the ability to become endorsed clinical psychologists, following their subsequent completion of the Registrar program. The proposed program is based on the existing units within the APAC Level 4 component of the currently accredited packaged Level 3 and 4 Master of Clinical Psychology program and includes 750 hours of psychological practice completed over one internal and two external placements. It is offered for face-to-face students at the Rockhampton campus. Students may access the program if they have been generally registered psychologists for a minimum of 12 months or have previously completed an APAC accredited Level 3 program (including those still provisionally registered).
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.
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
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 study and your study load. Check the cost-per-unit spreadsheet available on our fees webpage for the approved unit fees. Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change. Understanding your fees.
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.
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. Explore other study costs.
How to Apply
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.
Your Application Options
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Extra Admission Information
Learn about the assessment of applications and everything you need to know about receiving and accepting an offer to study with CQU.
HODSPA Psychology Reference Portal
As part of the application process, you'll need to submit the required references via the HODSPA Portal. Register to use the Portal.
Registration is free of charge and enables you to access resources such as applicant guides, FAQs, tips for using the portal, news and announcements and more.
When you request your references via the Portal, you will be prompted to pay the Portal’s annual subscription fee. In 2024, this subscription fee was a flat fee of approximately $45 (check the HODSPA website for the latest fee information).
