Course

Master of Psychology (Clinical)

Federation University Australia · Federation University Ballarat · Science, Medicine & Health

Masters On Campus

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Key facts

University: Federation University Australia
Campus: Federation University Ballarat · Ballarat
Location: Victoria, Australia
Qualification: Masters
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
Next start: 1 Mar 2027 · Semester 1, 2027
Study area: Science, Medicine & Health

Start dates

Semester 1, 2027, 2027 Starts 1 March 2027 Federation University Ballarat
Semester 2, 2027, 2027 Starts 26 July 2027 Federation University Ballarat

English language requirements

IELTS Academic — 7 overall (no band below 7)
Overall IELTS band score of 7.0, with no band less than 7.0 or equivalent.

Academic entry requirements

Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree, or overseas equivalent. Overall Academic IELTS band score of 7.0, with no band less than 7.0, or equivalent. Applicants are requested to provide supplementary information to support their application as listed below: Interview - An in-person or video recorded presentation of the designated performance material to assess acting and/or singing skills. Referee Report - A document provided by a designated referee that provides an assessment of your skills, knowledge, and experience relevant to the course being applied for. Students are required to provide a minimum of one academic and one professional referee report to be submitted via the HODSPA reference system. International students: https://www.federation.edu.au/apply/how-to-apply/international/ Supplementary Form: A form used to collect additional application material that cannot be captured as part of the standard application process. Students are required to respond to an online questionnaire and case study as part of the assessment of suitability for the profession of psychology. International students: https://www.federation.edu.au/apply/how-to-apply/international/

About this course

Become a skilled clinical psychologist and help people work through difficult times. Our course combines coursework, clinical practice and research to prepare you for registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. Your knowledge of clinical problems in childhood, adolescence and adulthood will become advanced, as well your understanding of evidence-based psychological assessments and interventions and the ethics related to your work. You'll benefit from our strong industry partnerships, which will see you in the field for at least 1000 hours during your studies, including in regional, rural or remote settings. You gain real experience working within our FedUni Community Psychology Services. Our course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and recognised by the Psychology Board of Australia, the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and the APS College of Clinical Psychologists. FedUni is committed to increasing the number of psychologists who work in regional, rural, and remote areas of Australia, and to increasing the number of psychologists who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons. The application and selection process is consistent with that commitment.

Master of Psychology (Clinical) is a masters course at Federation University Australia in Victoria. It is listed as 2 years of study. Published intakes include Semester 1, 2027, 2027, Semester 2, 2027, 2027. The published English requirement is IELTS Academic 7 (no band below 7).

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