Course overview
Build the skills to help you progress towards professional practice in clinical psychology.
In this course, you will develop advanced expertise in psychological assessment, case formulation, diagnosis, intervention, evaluation and research. With a strong focus on evidence-based practice, you’ll integrate current research with clinical decision-making to support effective care.
Through supervised training and placements in real-world environments, you’ll put your learning into practice. These experiences will help you build confidence in applying your knowledge and skills across a range of psychological presentations and professional settings.
You’ll also undertake a research project in clinical psychology or psychological practice, which includes planning and conducting research, analysing data and writing a dissertation.
If you’ve completed an accredited four-year sequence in psychology and want to prepare for professional practice as a clinical psychologist, this course may suit you. You’ll graduate with clinical training that forms part of the pathway towards a clinical psychology area of practice endorsement in Australia, subject to applicable registration and endorsement requirements.
This can be a physically and mentally challenging course. Please familiarise yourself with the inherent requirements before applying.
Why study at Curtin?
Work experience
Put your learning into practice through extensive supervised training and placements across health, private and community settings.
Highly ranked course
Curtin’s Postgraduate Psychology offerings are rated the best in WA for teaching quality, student support, overall experience and learning resources. (Good Universities Guide 2026)
Professional training pathway
Develop your competencies progressively, from professional psychology through to advanced clinical practice.
Career outcomes
You’ll graduate with advanced preparation for working with people experiencing a wide range of psychological and mental health difficulties, opening pathways to varied areas of professional practice.
Careers
- Psychologist
- Psychology researcher
- Psychology academic
With further training
- Clinical psychologist¹
Industries
- Mental health and wellbeing
- Public and private health
- Hospitals
- Not-for-profit
- Government
- Tertiary education
- Research
¹ You’ll need to meet the requirements for a clinical psychology area of practice endorsement in Australia to work as a clinical psychologist.
Professional accreditation and recognition
The Master of Psychology (Clinical) is currently seeking accreditation from the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).
Why study at Curtin?
Work experience
Put your learning into practice through extensive supervised training and placements across health, private and community settings.
Highly ranked course
Curtin’s Postgraduate Psychology offerings are rated the best in WA for teaching quality, student support, overall experience and learning resources. (Good Universities Guide 2026)
Professional training pathway
Develop your competencies progressively, from professional psychology through to advanced clinical practice.
Your student experience
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Entry requirements
You require a four-year APAC-accredited psychology degree.
Entry is competitive and shortlisted candidates will be interviewed.
Identified Places in Master of Psychology Programs for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Applicants
Curtin University is committed to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student participation in psychology. The Master of Psychology (Professional) program reserves identified places for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants. To be considered for one of these places, applicants simply need to indicate in their application that they are Aboriginal and/or a Torres Strait Islander.
Course-specific requirements
You’ll also need to meet any specific requirements to be eligible to apply for this course.
Study credit and support
You may be able to receive credit for recognised learning (CRL) from past study or professional experience, which could reduce the time it takes to finish your course.
Find specific details about CRL for this course on the Handbook.
Additional information
Notes about this course
Make sure you check the course notes for any other important information.
Ranking selection process
Entry to this course is competitive, with limited places available. Please submit your application and documentation as soon as possible.
- Applicants will be ranked and selected based on published entry requirements and entire academic record.
- Applicants must provide all required documents and be assessed as eligible to be included in the ranking for an offer.
- Meeting the minimum entry requirements and course specific prerequisites, does not guarantee selection.
- In the event the course reaches capacity the University reserves the right not to proceed with subsequent offer rounds.
Fees
2027 Domestic indicative fees
Domestic fee-paying first-year fee
$40,458*
Important information about fees
- *Fees are indicative only
- First year fees are based on a first-year full-time study load of 200 credit points. Your fees will vary depending on the units you choose.
- This indicative fee does not include other fees like administrative and incidental fees (such as lab coats or art supplies) or the cost of your textbooks. Visit other fees and charges for more information.
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Your application pathway
To apply for this course, you’ll apply directly to Curtin via our online applications portal.
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| Intake | Applications open | Applications close |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1, 2027 | 1 May 2026 | Applications now closed |
| Semester 1, 2028 | 30 Apr 2027 | 2 Sep 2027 |
Location and delivery
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For full entry requirements, fees and information for international students, visit the course page.
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