Clinical Psychology

This method prepares students for research and practice in clinical psychology. In maintaining the scientist-professional training model, the course emphasises the application of research predicated on evolution in the field of psychology.

The Master of Clinical Psychology is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). Graduates of the Master of Clinical Psychology might be eligible to apply for registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) like a psychologist. Specialist endorsement as a clinical psychologist with the PsyBA is susceptible to additional registrar conditions beyond completion of the amount. Please contact the relevant body such as details. Graduates of the Master of Clinical Psychology may apply for membership with the Australian Psychological Society (APS), the APS College of Clinical Psychologists, and also the Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA). Membership might be susceptible to additional conditions beyond completion of the amount. Please get the relevant professional bodies for details.

• Please assess eligibility before filing an internet application: Postgraduate Psychology Program Self-assessment Checklist [PDF 278KB] Candidates should possess: a APAC-accredited Australian Bachelor's degree with a major in psychology and a minimum B grade average (70 per cent or above) or equivalent across all years
• An APAC-accredited fourth-year application in psychology involving a significant thesis component by having a upper H2A average (75 per cent or above)
• Two academic referee reports
• Two pro referee reports
• Experience in volunteer work or work associated with psychology. NB: Meeting minimum requirements will not guarantee an offer of a spot. Entry into most of of La Trobe classes relies on competitive selection and there can be limited places available.