Master of Clinical Psychology
A top 20 university globally (QS World University Rankings 2024)
What you’ll study
The Master of Clinical Psychology is an accredited postgraduate coursework degree that will provide you with the skills to work in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide range of psychological disorders. You will gain knowledge and practical experience with supervision in clinics, teaching hospitals and community settings. You will complete core units of study according to a prescribed pattern of study, along with 1200 hours of supervised clinical placements and a research project on an approved topic.
Fees
Admission criteria
How to apply
Before applying
Read application procedure guide and prepare documents
Admission is very competitive due to the large number of high calibre applications received and limited number of places available each year. It is important to read the application procedure guide to understand:
- Application steps
- Application timeline
- Supporting documents
- Selection criteria
- Admission pathways
- FAQ's
Gadigal Program applications
Eligible Gadigal applicants will be given priority for the selection interview and may apply with an honours grade H2.1 (Class II, Division 1) and above. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants who wish to be considered for admission under the Gadigal Program must provide evidence of their Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity in accordance with our policy. Please email our team at indigenous.recruitment@sydney.edu.au for more information or support with your documentation.
Authorisation form
If you are currently enrolled in your fourth year, your final result may not be available at the time of application closing. If this is the case, please complete this Authorisation Form (pdf, 523KB) to provide written consent for your institution to release provisional results to the University of Sydney.
Arrange references
All applicants must provide references via the Psychology Reference System. See further information in the Application Procedure Guide on types of references needed and when to submit them.
Submit application
You can apply online via the ‘Apply’ button on this course page.
Applicants should commence submission of their application through the online portal early enough to ensure that computer/internet issues do not prevent submission by the closing time, as late submissions will not be accepted.
Visit the How to apply page for other important information
| Applications open | Applications close |
| Thursday 1 August 2024 for 2025 admission | 9am, Monday 21 October 2024 for 2025 admission |
This course has limited places available. Not all applicants who meet the application deadline and requirements may be successful.
Additional information
NSW Health Tertiary Health Study Subsidy Program
Domestic students may be eligible for the NSW Health Tertiary Health Study Subsidy Program. For information on how to apply, see here.
For admissions enquiries please contact:
- psychology.pgadmin@sydney.edu.au
