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Master of Clinical Psychology - Advanced Entry

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Master of Clinical Psychology - Advanced Entry (MCPA)
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Study mode
  • External
Campus
  • -
Duration
  • 1 year(s) (or part-time equivalent)
Start
  • Jan
Intakes
Note: All coursework courses are offered via a combination of online workshops and mandatory 5-day residential schools held on-campus at UniSQ Ipswich.

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Overview

  • Have you completed a postgraduate Psychology Masters (coursework) degree, or held General Registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia for a minimum of 12 months?  This degree allows you to fast-track your studies and training in Clinical Psychology, with a focus on psychological assessment and clinical intervention.
  • The first qualification of its kind in Australia, the Master of Clinical Psychology - Advanced Entry gives you the opportunity, as a registered psychologist, to return to study to gain a Master of Clinical Psychology qualification in just 1 year. 
  • All coursework courses are offered via a combination of online workshops and mandatory 5-day residential schools held on-campus at UniSQ Ipswich.

Professional accreditation

The Master of Clinical Psychology – Advanced Entry is accredited by the as a sixth-year program in psychology.

Graduates can apply for:

  • general registration as a Psychologist with the
  • an area of practice endorsement in Clinical Psychology clinical endorsement with the , after completion of the Clinical Psychology Registrar program
  • full membership to the after graduation 
  • admission to the practice. 

Career outcomes

  • Graduates of this degree can work as a fully registered General Psychologist in the public and private sectors, and as a Clinical Psychologist following completion of the Clinical Psychology registrar program. 

Entry requirements 

  • Completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)-accredited masters (coursework) degree in Psychology, or have held General Registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia for a minimum duration of 12 months.

In addition, applicants are also asked to submit the following for consideration as part of their application:

  • provide two1 and a 1-2 page report which addresses the selection criteria (PDF 89KB) 
  • be assessed in a face-to-face interview with a panel of School staff, including completion of the UniSQ Psychology Competency examination.
  • provide an academic transcript demonstrating strong academic performance
  • provide a CV of your work and study history. Applicants who have not completed a four-year bachelor degree or Masters (coursework) in Psychology degree within the last three years, will be required to demonstrate how they have maintained up-to-date knowledge and skills in the area of Psychology.

1The  is the same across all Australian universities. To be able to use the system, you will need to have an active membership. The membership allows you access the service during the application period and will expire on 31 July of each year. The subscription is $AUD45.

Work and life experience

You may be able to use your work experience and other adjustment factors to increase your selection rank and meet UniSQ's entry requirements.

English language requirements

To meet the English language requirements for this degree, we accept the minimum English language proficiency scores from one of the following tests. Your test must be completed within two years of applying to UniSQ.

IELTS (Academic)

Minimum overall score of 7.0 and a minimum score of 7.0 in each of the four components - listening, reading, writing, and speaking.
Pearson Test of English

Minimum overall score of 65 and a minimum score of 65 in each of the four communicative skills - listening, reading, writing, and speaking.
 TOEFL iBT Minimum total score of 94 and the following minimum score in each section of the test: 24 for listening and reading; 27 for writing; 23 for speaking.

Pathways

If you don't meet the entry requirements, we have pathway options available to you.

Degree structure

To complete this degree students must complete 8 units.

Courses to be studied Units
Coursework courses 4
Practicum courses 4
Total 8

All coursework courses are offered via a combination of mandatory online workshops and mandatory 5-day residential schools held on-campus at UniSQ Ipswich.

You will be required to accrue a minimum of 750 hours of practicum experience, 300 of these hours must be direct clinical work, plus at least 47 hours of supervision from a registered psychologist who is accredited as a board-approved supervisor with the Psychology Board of Australia.

Refer to the for an example of courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.

Clinical experience

As part of the degree, you will complete clinical experience during practicum courses, where you will further develop your knowledge and skills in provision of psychological assessment and intervention to clients under supervision of a board-approved psychology supervisor.

All students are required to meet the professional requirements of clinical psychology practice within the degree. 

It is a mandatory requirement for all Master of Clinical Psychology – Advanced Entry students to be registered as Provisional Psychologists or General Psychologists with . 

Fees and scholarships

Your actual fees may vary depending on the courses you select. We review our fees annually so these may be subject to change.

Approximate annual costs1 for your first year of study (8 units) in this degree are:

Study Mode Cost
Domestic full fee paying

You are responsible for the full cost of your course and are charged a tuition fee.

AUD 29200
Commonwealth supported

The Federal Government contributes to the cost of your course and you need to pay a student contribution.

AUD 4624

1 These are indicative annual fees for 2025. 

Student services and amenities fees

You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.

Professional experience costs

This degree includes a professional experience component that may involve travel, accommodation and meal expenses.

Loan to help you pay your fees

You may not have to pay your course (subject) fees upfront. FEE-HELP allows you to defer your fees until your income reaches a certain level. Find out if you are eligible for FEE-HELP. 

You may also be eligible to receive financial support from .

Scholarships

At UniSQ, we offer a range of scholarships to support your success at university. Find a scholarship that works for you.

How to apply

Complete your online application directly to UniSQ.

Intakes

Applications for the 2025 intake open on Thursday 1 August and close on Monday 2 September 2024.

Study period  Orientation  Study period start date
Block 1, 2025 Monday 13 January Monday 20 January 

Further information

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What are the entry requirements for the Master of Clinical Psychology (Advanced Entry)?

The entry requirements for a Master of Clinical Psychology Advanced Entry will vary depending on the education provider you choose to study with.

At UniSQ, to gain entry into the Master of Clinical Psychology (Advanced Entry), you must have completed an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)-accredited masters (coursework) degree in psychology, or have held General Registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia for a minimum duration of 12 months.

In addition, there are several other considerations that you are asked to submit with your application. Please view the entry requirements section of this page for further information.

What professional accreditation does the Master of Clinical Psychology - Advanced Entry at UniSQ hold?
Our Master of Clinical Psychology Advanced Entry is accredited by the as a sixth-year program in psychology. Graduates can apply for professional recognition offered by several highly regarded organisations. Please view the overview section of this page for further information.
What are the career outcomes available?
Graduates of this degree can work as a fully registered general psychologist in the public and private sectors, and as a clinical psychologist following completion of the clinical psychology registrar program.
Can I study a Master of Clinical Psychology Advanced Entry online?

Yes! You can study the subject theory of your Master of Clinical Psychology Advanced Entry online and complete clinical experience in person when required. This is known as an external study mode. We’ve been delivering distance education for over 40 years, so you can be sure that you are learning your psychology degree from the experts in online education.

Discover more about the different ways you can study at UniSQ.