Gain the knowledge and practical experience to work as a professional clinical psychologist through the Master of Clinical Psychology (MCP), with expert supervision in clinics, teaching hospitals and community settings.
If you have studied psychology and wish to further your experience and education, the MCP is the perfect course for you, and will help you to gain full registration as a professional psychologist in Australia.
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Delivery mode
This course is available in the following study modes:
Locations
Camperdown 2006
J12/1 Cleveland St, Darlington 2008
Level 2, Building A M02/88 Mallett St, Camperdown 2050
Manning Rd, Camperdown 2050
Entry Requirements
There are no formal academic requirements
- Completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited four year bachelors degree with honours in psychology from a higher education provider, gaining at least first class honours or equivalent. The bachelors degree with honours must include a major research project and thesis as an essential part of the degree.
- You must satisfy the Head of the School of Psychology (or delegate) of your personal suitability for the practice of clinical psychology through your application, references and selection interview.
- Applicants for the MCP/PhD must additionally meet the PhD admission requirements.
Gadigal Program applicant qualifications
Please note that Gadigal Program applicants have different qualification requirements, please see detailed information below.
Non-Australian qualifications (if relevant)
- The Australian Psychological Accreditation Council (APAC) provides information on APAC accredited psychology qualifications in Australia.
- The Australian Psychological Society (APS) assesses non-Australian qualifications for APAC equivalence. All qualifications obtained from a non-Australian Higher Education Provider must be assessed as equivalent by the Australian Psychological Society (APS) before an application may be submitted.
International qualifications
For qualifications awarded outside Australia, equivalencies and entry requirements are determined based on the country, institution, and qualification.
English language requirements
Admission to this course requires evidence of your English proficiency through one of the options below.
English proficiency is based on standards set by the University of Sydney as well as the English language requirements of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Where the standards may vary the higher requirements will apply.
- IELTS score: A minimum result of 7.0 overall and a minimum result of 7.0 in each band
- TOEFL - IBT score: A minimum result of 96 overall including a minimum result of 24 in Reading and Listening, 27 in Writing and 23 in Speaking
- Pearsons Test of English: A minimum result of 68 overall and a minimum result of 68 in each band
Course fees
Course fee
$80,200
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