Graduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology : Entry requirements

Graduate Coursework

Course code: GD-CLINPSY

This course is available to domestic students only

Duration

2 years part time

Mode (Location)

On campus (Parkville)

Intake

January
Key dates

Fees

AUD $18,992 (2026 indicative first year fee). Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available
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How to apply

Entry requirements

Domestic student

You're considered a domestic student if you're an Australian or New Zealand citizen, an Australian permanent resident, or have a permanent humanitarian visa. This applies even if you're studying abroad or have dual Australian citizenship.

Admission criteria

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

Have completed a masters degree (AQF9) or equivalent in a cognate (relevant) discipline.

Cognate (relevant) disciplines include: An accredited Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) masters degree (AQF9) in clinical neuropsychology, professional psychology, or equivalent.

And

Have documented relevant clinical work experience.

And

Have proof of registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia.

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

The University of Melbourne is committed to maintaining a transparent admissions policy by clearly communicating all entry scores to prospective students. Entry requirements to the University of Melbourne are regularly reviewed to ensure they align with the University's Selection and Admissions Policy. The entry requirements published for this course will apply from the start year 2027 intake onwards.

Where degree levels are referenced, levels align with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Applications are assessed against these standards.

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
If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:
IELTS
7.0
with writing 7.0; speaking 7.0; reading 7.0; listening 7.0
TOEFL
91
with writing 26; speaking 24; reading 22; listening 22
PEARSON
72
with writing 75; speaking 76; reading 72; listening 72
CAMBRIDGE
178
with writing 193; speaking 194; reading 179; listening 175
LANGUAGECERT ACADEMIC
73
with writing 78; speaking 82; reading 71; listening 67
MET
62
with writing 74; speaking 59; reading 63; listening 61
*Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE); LanguageCert Academic; Michigan English Test. If a test displays N/A, it is not accepted for this course.

About selection

As part of your application, you must also:

Provide two referee reports
Attend an interview (if shortlisted)
Provide a 500-word personal statement outlining motivation for applying to the course. The statement should include relevant supporting information such as skills, experience, achievements and potential contributions to the program

Missing information or documents may result in your application being deemed ineligible.

When assessing (and where relevant, ranking) applications, the Selection Committee will consider:

Prior academic performance
Relevance of previous study
Relevance of professional qualifications and registrations
Performance at an interview
Motivation to complete the course
Capacity to complete the course
Relevant prior (research and/or professional) experience

The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Selection and Admission Policy.

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

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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