Master of Psychology (Clinical)
The Master of Psychology (Clinical) is an APAC-accredited packaged Level 3 and 4 (Professional Competencies in the clinical area of practice) course. It prepares students for general registration as a psychologist and eligibility to commence a registrar program for endorsement as a clinical psychologist.
ENTRY
REQ:
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Meet criteria as a domestic student
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Hold a recognised APAC-accredited four-year psychology sequence with WAM ≥ 70
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Be eligible for provisional registration with PsyBA
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Meet extra requirements: police check, WWC check, immunisation, insurance
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Provide APS equivalence if qualifications are from overseas
LOCATION: Melbourne (Ivanhoe, Kew, Bundoora) & Sydney learning hubs; live online available for students outside metro areas (with quota)
DURATION: 2 years full time or part-time equivalent
2026 FEES:
Year 1 $42,170
Year 2 $42,170 – FEE-HELP available for eligible students
Course Overview
The Master of Psychology (Clinical) is an APAC accredited packaged Level 3 and 4 (Professional Competencies for clinical area of practice) course designed to prepare students for general registration as a psychologist and eligibility for entry into a registrar program for endorsement as a clinical psychologist.
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The course is comprised of synchronous live workshops, placements and an applied research project. Students in metropolitan Melbourne and Sydney can attend in person classes in one of our bespoke learning centers.
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Our work integrated learning hubs host students’ first placement; these are held at our affiliated ISN Clinics in Kew, Bundoora, Moorabbin and Sydney. Students outside these areas may attend live online classes and complete their first placement via telehealth (may be subject to quotas).
Advanced placements are typically undertaken in-person at an approved external host organisation or within our Melbourne or Sydney Advanced ISN Clinic. Our policies on placements available on our website, are a rich source of information to help guide students on our expectations.
Eligible students are invited to apply for to articulate into the Doctor of Psychology (Sport & Exercise, Clinical) program.
Course Structure
The Master of Psychology (Clinical) is a two-year full-time program (or part-time equivalent) delivered across four 12-week semesters, with placements sometimes beginning early or extending beyond standard semester dates. The course integrates skills-based clinical training, three professional placements, and a critically-appraised applied research project.
Coursework units include weekly learning tasks and two major assessment components, assessed in accordance with ISN’s Policies and Procedures. The first placement typically occurs in second semester and is delivered through ISN Clinic Work Integrated Learning hubs, building on foundation skills developed in pre-practice units. Subsequent advanced placements occur with external partner organisations or within ISN’s Advanced Clinics in Melbourne and Sydney.
Most 10-credit point coursework units require around six hours of personal study each week, in addition to workshops and engagement with learning content. Placement requires attendance two days per week. Flexible part-time pathways and tailored learning sequences are available to support student needs. Further details can be found in the relevant policies on our website.
Delivery:
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Hybrid Learning On-Campus or Live Online
Our Master of Psychology (Clinical) is designed to fit your life with in person (Ivanhoe) and live synchronous participation with recorded lecture material available. -
Placements: In person ISN Clinics (internal) + external host organisations
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Research projects and skills-based workshops
Duration:
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2 years full time (4 semesters)
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Part-time sequence available
(*Some units only available once per year; mid-year intake may complete them in reverse order.)
Credit Points: 200 total
Course Structure, Fees and further information are indicated in the course handbook linked below:
Entry Requirements
To apply for a position in the Bachelor of Psychological Science (Hons), prospective students mustdemonstrate that they:
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Domestic students only (Australian citizens or Permanent Residents)
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Completed an APAC-accredited four-year psychology sequence (or overseas equivalent deemed by APS) with a minimum WAM of 70
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Eligible for registration as a provisional psychologist with PsyBA (may require additional English standards; see psychologycouncil.org.au)
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​Additional requirements: police check, Working With Children Check, immunisation evidence, and professional indemnity insurance
*Applicants with international qualifications must provide APS equivalence assessment
Applications must include:
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A completed application form
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Original documentation outlining student achievements, past tertiary education results, and
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Additional documents when applying under educational disadvantage grounds (see section
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Personal statement and CV containing employment or volunteer history in related areas
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Referee Reports to be made available by the HODSPA portal
Fees
2026 Tuition Fees*:
Yr 1: $42,170
Yr 2: $42,170
Total Estimated Tuition Fees: AUD $84,340
ISN Psychology is a FEE HELP approved provider. Tuiton fees are payable upfront or through FEE HELP for eligible students.
Learn more about fees and financial assistance here.
NOTE: All tuition fees are subject to annual increases. Year on year fee increases will be indicated on this website each year prior to the start of the year in line with year on year Educational Consumer Price Index rises.
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Career
Graduates are eligible to register as a general psychologist, but must complete a PsyBA registrar program (post-degree) for professional endorsement as a clinical psychologist.
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Pathways include:
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Clinical psychology practice in health, hospital, and community settings
