Overview

With this Graduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology from The University of Western Australia you’ll be eligible for endorsement as a clinical psychologist with the PsyBA and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Board (AHPRA).

The usual part-time nature of this diploma will suit you if you’re working as a practicing psychologist. However, depending on the units you’ve have already taken, it may be possible to complete within one year.

Career Pathways

This course will prepare psychologists already qualified in Clinical Neuropsychology to become additionally qualified in Clinical Psychology.

Clinical Psychologists work in a variety of clinical, research, and academic roles, including hospitals, counselling centres and private practice.

Accreditation

The Graduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology is a level 4 post-master's bridging program accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).

Graduates are eligible to pursue endorsement in the area of clinical psychology after completion of the Psychology Board of Australia's Registrar Program.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Assessment and Intervention—Adult Complex Disorders

Clinical Psychology and Health

External Practicum

Assessment and Intervention—Childhood Disorders

Assessment and Intervention—Emotional Disorders

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-02-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-21 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-02-03 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

7

Schedule an IELTS test!

PTE Academic

65

Schedule a PTE test!

TOEFL^® IBT

94

Pass IELTS with Swoosh English! Sign up for a free writing masterclass or claim your exclusive 25% Studyportals discount and accelerate your preparation by taking a course designed by experts to get you the results you need.

Credits

48 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Clinical Psychology View 49 other Masters in Clinical Psychology in Australia

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

7

Schedule an IELTS test!

PTE Academic

65

Schedule a PTE test!

TOEFL^® IBT

94

Pass IELTS with Swoosh English! Sign up for a free writing masterclass or claim your exclusive 25% Studyportals discount and accelerate your preparation by taking a course designed by experts to get you the results you need.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

Get your student insurance now

Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at The University of Western Australia and/or in Australia, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS CODE: 083847K

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—

an accredited Master of Clinical Neuropsychology, or an accredited Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Neuropsychology), or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and

completed a thesis project in their Masters or Doctoral program with a content area relevant to the field of clinical psychology

Applicants must be eligible for provisional registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia, which includes meeting the Board's English language registration standard.

Tuition Fee

To always see correct tuition fees

International

45500 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 45500 AUD per year during 24 months.
National

24600 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24600 AUD per year during 24 months.

Domestic Student Fees:

Commonwealth Supported Place

Living costs for Perth

1328 - 2367 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Loading

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Graduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

About