Duration
2 years part time
Mode (Location)
On campus (Parkville)
Intake
January
Key dates
Key dates
Fees
AUD $18,992 (2026 indicative first year fee). Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available
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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.
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:
*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.IELTS
7.0
with writing 7.0; speaking 7.0; reading 7.0; listening 7.0TOEFL
91
with writing 26; speaking 24; reading 22; listening 22PEARSON
72
with writing 75; speaking 76; reading 72; listening 72CAMBRIDGE
N/A
LANGUAGECERT ACADEMIC
73
with writing 78; speaking 82; reading 71; listening 67MET
62
with writing 74; speaking 59; reading 63; listening 61
About selection
When assessing (and where relevant, ranking) applications, the Selection Committee will consider:
- Prior academic performance
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.
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.