How to apply

Master of Clinical Psychology (C04300)

Applications for 2025 have closed.

It is recommended to apply early, as applications and eligibility for interview will be assessed on a rolling basis. With a limited number of interviews available, selected competitive applicants will be invited to interview throughout September, October and November. 

We expect most applicants will receive an outcome at the end of November after all interviews have been completed, with final offers based on interview rank. Highly ranked applicants may be eligible for an earlier offer.

With a limited number of places available and a high volume and calibre of applications, admission is very competitive. Academic assessment is based on Grade Point Average (GPA). It is important to note applications are assessed not only on academic performance but also on at least six months relevant experience in mental health, academic and professional references and personal statement. Please be aware that meeting the eligibility requirements does not guarantee an interview nor offer of a place.

Dates

The Master of Clinical Psychology is a two-year full-time course offered on campus. Part-time and distance options are not available. Applications for February intake (Autumn B Session) open around August and close 31 October each year. There is no mid year intake (Spring B session).

The course commences in February (Autumn B Session) with compulsory attendance from Professional Skills Week (Autumn B Orientation).

Fees

To calculate the fees for this course, visit UTS Fees. Search by Fee type Postgraduate coursework, Course Area Health (GEM) and course number or name C04300 Master of Clinical Psychology. Results show cost per credit point, per session (24 credit points) and the total number of credit points in the course (96 credit points).

There are no Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) available for this course, however, domestic students may be eligible for the FEE-HELP loan scheme.

For information about scholarships, visit Scholarships at UTS. 

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is not accepted for this course. The Master of Clinical Psychology is an intensive program containing specialised coursework and research methodology subjects that are integrated with practical and clinical experience.  

For this reason, no credit can be granted from prior learning and students are required to complete the full period of study.

Apply as a domestic (local) student

If you are an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or humanitarian visa holder, apply through UTS Student Portal.

If you are an Indigenous applicant, apply through UTS Student Portal and you will be contacted by the Professor of Practice in Indigenous Health with further information. 

Apply as an international student

If you are not an Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident, apply through UTS International. 

Academic admission requirements

See Admission requirements.

Applicants must have completed the following within the last 10 years:

Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited Level 1 and Level 2 program in psychology or equivalent. 

• With a first class (H1) or an upper second class honours (H2A) or equivalent overall mark.
• With a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 5.5 out of 7.0.

You must provide a completion letter from your Level 2 program coordinator to confirm your equivalent honours class and grade, if not stated on your transcript.

You are welcome to apply in the final session of your qualifying degree. Provide your academic transcript with evidence of enrolment in your final session. If successful, you may receive a conditional offer pending the successful completion of your qualifying degree and/or any other conditions. Once available, you will be required to provide your final official transcript to meet the conditions of your offer, prior to commencing the course.

If you have not completed an APAC accredited Level 1 and 2 psychology program within the last 10 years, including a major research thesis, visit the APAC website for a list of accredited programs and pathways to registration. 

Overseas qualified?

All overseas qualifications must be assessed by the Australian Psychological Society (APS) as equivalent to a four-year Australian Psychological Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited sequence of study in psychology (Level 1 and Level 2 psychology program). The degree must include a major research project. 

The APS assessment must be received by the application closing date, 31 October. It is recommended to allow up to 12 weeks for the APS to assess your qualifications.

The APS does not assess overseas psychology qualifications for the purpose of registration, and an additional assessment is required by the Psychology Board of Australia for this purpose.

Supporting documentation

References

You must submit two references through the Psychology Reference Portal and share with the University of Technology Sydney (UTS).

1. One academic reference as evidence of your academic ability. An academic referee must be familiar with your academic ability, to write, undertake research and respond to research supervision. Ideally this is your Honours research supervisor or coordinator.
2. One professional reference as evidence of relevant experience in mental health. The professional referee must have supervised your paid or volunteer work experience in mental health, as outlined on your resume. The professional referee should clearly state their current position, employer and organisational relationship to you.

It is essential you provide one academic and one relevant professional reference (it is recommended you submit only two references). An application that does not have both references is considered incomplete. It is recommended you request the reference from your referee one week prior to submitting your application, to allow your referee sufficient time to complete the reference.

Indigenous applicants are welcome to submit cultural and/or community referees to accompany their application.

Resume

You must provide a resume to demonstrate at least six months of relevant paid or volunteer work experience in mental health. The names of both the academic and professional referees must be included in your resume. Your professional reference provides evidence of relevant professional experience in an area related to mental health.

Your resume must include the following details: Type (Volunteer, Paid), Status (Casual, Part time, Full time), Duration (Hours per week, Months, Years), Position, Employer and Responsibilities. If these details are not provided, your application will be considered incomplete.

Relevant experience may include, but is not limited to, telephone or face to face counselling, research or research assistant experience involving direct contact with clinical populations, work in a client facing capacity in a private practice or work with an ABA service. 

Personal statement

You must provide a personal statement of 100-300 words, to outline why you are applying for the program, what makes you a suitable candidate, and which of your skills and experiences are most relevant.

Doctor of Philosophy (C02060v1) 

Step 1:    
Identify your proposed area of research. See Clinical Psychology Research.

Step 2:   
Submit an enquiry to UTS Clinical Psychology. This helps us to connect you to a supervisor and start your application process.

Step 3:    
The school’s research team will help guide you to identify potential supervisor/s:

• Academic staff
• Find a supervisor database.

Domestic students should follow the research degree application process outlined by the Graduate Research School.

International students should visit UTS International for comprehensive information on the application process, fees and English language requirements.

Application dates

It is important for candidates to submit an enquiry. For application deadlines please visit the application closing dates.

Scholarships

UTS Clinical Psychology offers a range of scholarships for PhD students. Visit our scholarships page for details.

Fees

You are considered a domestic student if you are an: Australian citizen; New Zealand citizen; or Holder of an Australian permanent resident visa (including permanent Humanitarian Visa holders). Domestic student currently have their course fees met through the Commonwealth Government’s Research Training Program. However, students are responsible for other fees incurred by their project (eg. software, photocopying, transport).

If you are an international student, visit International student fees to find out more about international student tuition fees.