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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Key application dates

UPCOMING INTAKES AND KEY DATES

  • Calendar
    Summer (January intake) applications due:

All applications must be submitted no later than 11:59pm AEST on 15 September for the following year’s intake. No late applications will be accepted.

Deadline to submit referee reports: 15 September.

Deadline to provide APS assessment (only relevant for applicants who have studied outside of Australia):  15 September.

How to apply

1. Review entry requirements and eligibility

  • Check the entry requirements tab of this course page and ensure you meet the admission criteria.
  • Review the English language requirements.
  • If you are applying for multiple courses, ensure you have confirmed your preference order.

2. Gather your supporting documentation

As part of your application, you’ll be required to submit:

  • Your personal statement, 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, AND
  • If you are an external applicant who has studied outside Australia, your APS assessment.

3. Submit your application

Additional application considerations:

Where a course offers both Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) and Australian full fee (AF) places, you only need to submit an application for one fee type. You will automatically be considered for a CSP if you are eligible.

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After you apply

  • All communications related to your application, including requests for additional information and application outcomes, will be sent to the email address you registered for your application. To avoid delays, please upload requested information as soon as possible.
  • Please note that the Admissions team will only contact you via email if anything else is needed; there's no need to enquire about the timeline in the meantime.
  • If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a provisional interview between early November and mid-December.
  • Successful applicants will be notified at the conclusion of the interview period, while unsuccessful applicants will be notified no later than early January

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:

For additional, in-depth details on entry requirements and admissions for this course, refer to the University Handbook.
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