Master of Clinical Psychology
La Trobe University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00115M
You'll learn practical skills and knowledge essential for a career in professional clinical psychology. The curriculum covers areas such as cognitive behavioural therapy, child and adolescent mental health, psychopathology, counselling skills, psychological assessment and treatment, and advanced psychotherapy process skills. You'll also explore the ethical and professional issues associated with work in this field, and develop skills in writing professional-standard assessment reports suitable for a range of referral agencies or contexts. During your clinical placement practicum, you'll perform clinic intake assessments and conduct case work with clients including face-to-face assessment and intervention with adults and children. During your program you'll be required to work on a research project. Working collaboratively with your research supervisor, you'll address a research question relevant to the field of clinical psychology and produce a research report.
Structure
To qualify for the award of Master of Clinical Psychology students must complete 240 credit points consisting of: 240 core credit-points.
Subjects
- First Year Subjects: Academic Integrity Module
- Assessment and Treatment of Children and Adolescents
- Clinical Practicum A
- Clinical Practicum B
- Ethics and Skills for Professional Practice
- Foundation Skills in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Psychological Assessment
- Psychopathology
- Research Masters A
Standard entry requirements
- Postgraduate: Prerequisites - Course specific requirements - APAC-accredited fourth-year psychology program.
- Postgraduate: Prerequisites - Course specific requirements - APAC-Accredited H2A in Honours year
- Postgraduate: Prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Applicants must have completed their degree within the last 10 years.
- Postgraduate: Prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Specialisation - compulsory: Psychology
- Postgraduate: Prerequisites - Course specific requirements - WAM - Weighted Average Mark (WAM) 75%
- International: IELTS - 7.0 < 7.0 - 7.0 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 7.0.
- Note: This course may be subject to alternative or extra entry requirements depending on your life circumstances and/or work experience. For the complete entry requirements, please search for your course on the La Trobe website: latrobe.edu.au/courses
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Melbourne (Bundoora) | International: $89,600 | No |
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Fee comments
Campuses: Melbourne (Bundoora).
Your course fees will depend on the subjects you choose to study: each subject has its own costs. The total course fee may vary depending on the subjects you choose, your study load, the time it takes to complete your course and your approved Credit for Prior Learning. Fees correct Friday, Jun 19 2026
