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Graduate Coursework

Graduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology

  • Course code: GD-CLINPSY
Clock
Duration
2 years part time
Location
Mode (Location)
On Campus (Parkville)
Calendar-month
Intake
February
Key dates
Dollar
Fees
AUD $12,432 (2024 indicative first year fee). Commonwealth supported places (CSPs) are not available
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How to apply
Graduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology How to apply
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Entry requirements

Admission criteria

To be considered for entry into this course, you must have:

  • An accredited Master of Clinical Neuropsychology (or equivalent), OR
  • An accredited Master of Professional Psychology (or equivalent).

You must also submit:

  • A 500-word personal statement outlining your interest in this course, AND
  • Two referee reports to be submitted online, AND
  • Documented relevant clinical work experience, AND
  • Demonstrated proof of registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia.

In addition to meeting these entry criteria, shortlisted applicants will also be required to attend a selection interview.

Relevant clinical work experience would include work as either a General Psychologist or Clinical Neuropsychologist.

Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.

English language requirements

All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in a number of ways, including recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test. If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:
  • English language test score requirements Chevron-down

  • If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:

    • IELTS

      7.0

      with no band less than 7.0

      TOEFL

      94+

      with writing 27; speaking 23; reading 24; listening 24

      PEARSON

      65+

      with written communicative skill of 65 and no other communicative skill below 58

      CAMBRIDGE

      N/A

    *Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English Only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE). If a test displays N/A, it means it is not accepted for this course.

About selection

When assessing applications, the Selection Committee will consider your previous studies and academic performance.

The Selection Committee may request additional information to clarify any aspect of an application, according to the University’s Academic Board rules regarding selection instruments.

Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.

The Selection Committee will also consider your personal statement and relevant work history. Shortlisted applicants will also be assessed on their performance in a selection interview.

Additional information

Inherent requirements

This course has inherent requirements. Refer to the Graduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology Handbook for important information on these requirements.

Clinical placements

Clinical Placements are undertaken as part of this course. All students must undertake a Police Record Check, obtain a Working with Children Check and comply with immunisation requirements. Refer to the following pages for important information:

Advanced Standing

Prior studies may be credited towards your degree and potentially reduce the duration of your course. This is known as Advanced Standing (also known as credit or recognition of prior learning).
For additional, in-depth details on entry requirements and admissions for this course, refer to the University Handbook.
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