Bachelor of Psychology in Brisbane

Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) (Honours)

Bachelor (Honours)

Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay

Understand and explain human behaviour The Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) (Honours) is a one-year, APAC-accredited Honours degree that allows you to continue your studies in psychology.

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for admission to the Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) (Honours) are:

* completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)-accredited qualifying psychology degree within the last 10 years. The qualifying degree may be: I. a three year undergraduate psychology degree (or first three years of an accredited four year degree); or II. a Graduate Diploma in psychology for applicants who completed an undergraduate degree in a different discipline; and

* a minimum Credit average in second and third year psychology courses / graduate diploma psychology courses. There is a limited number of honours places available. Selection will be based on applicants' order of merit on second and third year psychology courses / graduate diploma psychology courses. Thus, a higher than minimum GPA may be required to be offered a place.

Entry requirements

For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.

Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.

Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.

If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office for assessment.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you also need to meet the minimum English language requirements for your chosen program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may like to enrol in one of our English Language Programs.

Recommended prior study: English

Duration

1 year full-time

Study Mode

In person

Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

Bachelor (Honours)

Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay

Help others with their mental wellbeing This program helps you understand why people think, feel and behave certain ways. Explore the professional practice of psychology, including cognitive, social, perceptual, physiological, intercultural, Indigenous and abnormal psychologies.

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.

Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.

Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.

If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office for assessment.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you also need to meet the minimum English language requirements for your chosen program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may like to enrol in one of our English Language Programs.

Minimum entry threshold

Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.


Location	ATAR/Rank
Sunshine Coast	80.00
Moreton Bay	80.00

Special selection criteria

Entry to the fourth year of the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) is based on a student's grade point average (GPA) meeting the minimum requirement of 5.5 in the developing and graduate level (200/300 coded) PSY courses.

Prerequisites: An exit assessment of Sound Achievement in four semesters of English at Year 12 (or equivalent)

Duration

4 years full-time

Study Mode

In person

Domestic Tuition Fees

$26,400 per year / $12,146 total

International Tuition Fees

$105,600 total

ATAR

80

Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Business

Bachelor

Nathan, Gold Coast

Combining business with psychological science can give you the skills and knowledge needed to work as a specialist providing advice to organisations on management and personnel issues, and helping them develop training programs, set policies, or manage organisational change.

Entry Requirements

The University's Undergraduate Programs Admission Policy will apply.

Prior OP students: Applicants who graduated with an OP in or before 2019 can apply to Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) for an ATAR statement. For more information visit qcaa.qld.edu.au/senior/australian-tertiary-admission-rank-atar.

Duration

4 years full-time, 8 years part-time

Study Mode

In person

Domestic Tuition Fees

$30,000 per year / $120,000 total

International Tuition Fees

$30,000 per year / $120,000 total

ATAR

70

Graduate Satisfaction

88.40%

Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)

Bachelor

Kelvin Grove

Take the first step towards becoming a psychologist or work in fields where knowledge of human behaviour is important. Complete placements to match your career goals.

Entry Requirements

Year 12 early offer scheme

If you're a current Queensland Year 12 student you may be eligible to receive an offer for this course on the last day of Queensland Year 12 before receiving your ATAR or selection rank.

Find out more about the QUT Year 12 Early Offer Scheme

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

Duration

3 years full-time, 6 years part-time

Study Mode

In person

ATAR

75

Graduate Satisfaction

88.20%

Master of Business Psychology

Masters (Coursework)

St Lucia

Learn how to use psychological science to improve leadership, performance and collaboration in business, while making work safer and more rewarding for people.

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

It's possible to complete this degree in 2 years or 1.5 years depending on your qualifications and experience.

You can apply for any duration as long as you meet the entry requirements. You may also be eligible to apply for credit or exemptions to shorten your degree further. You'll graduate with the same qualification no matter how long you take to complete the degree.

2-year degree (32 units of study)

To be eligible to complete the degree in 2 years

full-time (or part-time equivalent)

full-time (only available as full-time study)

, you'll need:

a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, plus two years, full-time equivalent relevant work experience at a managerial or professional level.

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.

1.5-year degree (24 units of study)

If you have relevant prior learning or experience, you can reduce the number of courses you need to complete and graduate in less time.

To be eligible to complete the degree in 1.5 years

full-time (or part-time equivalent)

full-time (only available as full-time study)

, you'll need:

a bachelor honours degree in psychology with honours class I or IIA, or equivalent four-year program from a recognised tertiary institution.

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.

GPA equivalent

Select where you studied and your qualification to see the GPA equivalent you need to be considered for this program.

Use the GPA equivalent as a guide. When you apply, we'll calculate your GPA using the UQ grading scale. Any failing grades will be included. Entry requirements are subject to change.

Equivalent subjects


Subject	Qualification equivalent

English language requirements

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.

BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.

CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.

OET is not accepted.

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

Inherent requirements

To complete this degree, you have to meet its inherent requirements by demonstrating essential skills and attributes. Read the inherent requirements before you apply.

Learn about inherent requirements

Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Master of Business Psychology are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.

Learn more about student visas

Need help meeting the entry requirements?

We can help you meet the academic or English language requirements for your preferred program.

Learn about pathway options

Additional application information

This program has limited intake capacity.Irrespective of professional background, entry to the program will be considered on the basis of previous academic study, experience and personal qualities.Applicants must nominate two referees, include the Additional Application form and CV with their on-line application. Detailed application requirements can be found on the School of Psychology websiteOnce eligibility is established, entry is via a competitive selection process based on GPA, work experience and an interview.If a person has final semester grades pending in the semester of application, the grades will not be included in the selection process.Late applications may be considered. Contact the School of Psychology for further information.

Additional application information

This program has limited intake capacity. Irrespective of professional background, entry to the program will be considered on the basis of previous academic study, experience and personal qualities. Applicants must nominate two referees, include the Additional Application form and CV with their on-line application. Detailed application requirements can be found on the School of Psychology website. Once eligibility is established, entry is via a competitive selection process based on GPA, work experience and an interview. If a person has final semester grades pending in the semester of application, the grades will not be included in the selection process. Late applications may be considered. Contact the School of Psychology for further information.

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

Duration

1.5 years full-time

International Tuition Fees

$51,200 per year / $76,800 total

Graduate Satisfaction

83.10%

Master of Organisational Psychology

Masters (Coursework)

St Lucia

Learn about the complex psychological dynamics that exist within workplaces, and gain the practical training needed for a rewarding career as a practising psychologist with expertise in employee wellbeing and organisational effectiveness.

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

An approved 4-year bachelor degree in psychology (minimum IIA honours) or equivalent 4-year APAC-accredited program. Applicants must be eligible for provisional or if applicable, full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia. Applicants with non-Australian degrees must have their qualifications assessed by the APS.

GPA equivalent

Select where you studied and your qualification to see the GPA equivalent you need to be considered for this program.

Use the GPA equivalent as a guide. When you apply, we'll calculate your GPA using the UQ grading scale. Any failing grades will be included. Entry requirements are subject to change.

Equivalent subjects


Subject	Qualification equivalent

English language requirements

IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23.

PTE Academic - Overall 72, sub bands minimum 72.

CES - Overall 185, All sub bands minimum 185.

BE and OET are not accepted.

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

Inherent requirements

To complete this degree, you have to meet its inherent requirements by demonstrating essential skills and attributes. Read the inherent requirements before you apply.

Learn about inherent requirements

Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Master of Organisational Psychology are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.

Learn more about student visas

Need help meeting the entry requirements?

We can help you meet the academic or English language requirements for your preferred program.

If you haven't completed the prerequisites, we can help.

Learn about pathway options

Additional application information

Irrespective of professional background, entry to the program will be considered on the basis of previous academic study, experience and personal qualities.

Detailed application requirements can be found on the School of Psychology website. Applicants must submit via the Online Application a Psychology Additional Information form, academic transcripts, and CV. In addition, two references will need to be submitted using the Australian Psychology Post-Graduate Program Reference Request System. For further information regarding the reference system including costs, visit www.psychologyreference.org.

Shortlisted candidates are required to undertake an interview. Offers will be made on the basis of academic achievement, references and interview. There are limited places available for this program. A limited number of places are available for suitably qualified applicants on the basis of equity and students identifying as Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander are encouraged to apply.

All successful applicants are required to apply for and gain provisional registration or if applicable, full registration, with the Psychology Board of Australia, which includes the Board's English Language Proficiency requirements. Students must have registration prior to commencing their study and this must be maintained for the duration of the program.

Prior to applying, applicants should ensure they will be able to meet placement requirements outlined on this website.

For applicants who need to provide evidence of English proficiency, please note that this program requires a higher level of English language proficiency than the UQ minimum.

Prior to applying, applicants should ensure they will be able to meet placement requirements outlined on this website.

Additional application information

Applicants must submit the Psychology Additional Information form, academic transcripts, CV and nominate two referees. Shortlisted candidates are required to undertake an interview. Offers will be made on the basis of academic achievement, referee reports and interview.

Referees must be: your honours supervisor, another academic staff member and a third person who knows you well. Referees cannot be provided by a near relative or close associate. Examples of near relatives are partner, child, sibling and parents. Examples of close associates are close friends, neighbours and children of colleagues.

All successful applicants are required to apply for and gain provisional registration or if applicable, full registration, with the Psychology Board of Australia, which includes the Board's English Language Proficiency requirements. Students must have registration prior to commencing their study and must be maintained for the duration of the program. This program has limited intake capacity.

Prior to applying, applicants should ensure they will be able to meet placement requirements outlined on this website.

Intake Months

Feb

Duration

2 years full-time

International Tuition Fees

$48,160 per year / $96,320 total

Graduate Satisfaction

76.30%

Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental)

Masters (Coursework)

Kelvin Grove

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

You must have:

A recognised psychology honours or 4-year bachelor degree (or higher) in psychology completed within the last 10 years (2014 or later)*; and
A minimum fourth year psychology units grade point average (GPA) of 5.50 (on QUT's 7 point scale) in your psychology bachelor degree; and

Your degree must be accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) as a 4-year training (or equivalent) program. For example QUT's Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Honours Psychology) degree.

If you have an overseas qualifications you must provide certification with your application from the Australian Psychological Society (APS) stating your degree is equivalent to an APAC-approved 4-year training in psychology. The Australian Psychological Society advises the average processing time is eight weeks therefore you will need to seek certification by no later than July.

Additional entry requirements

You must:

Ask two referees to provide us with confidential reports via the Psychology Reference System (available August). You will also need to ensure that you have shared these reports with QUT in the Psychology Reference System. Please note: This system is the same across many Australian universities. User charges may apply.
Provide a completed questionnaire (PDF file 184 KB).
Provide your current CV.
Attend an in-person interview if shortlisted.

Overseas qualifications

We will consider equivalent overseas qualifications for admissions purposes. If you have tertiary qualifications from countries where English is not the standard language of instruction you must provide evidence of English language proficiency.

English language proficiency

We require students to demonstrate they can speak write read and comprehend academic English to a specified standard.

Our English proficiency requirements for this course are:

IELTS (Academic): 7.0 or better overall with no subscore below 7.0
PTE (Academic): 65 or better overall with no subscore below 65
TOEFL (iBT): 98 or better overall with a writing subscore of 27 or better listening and reading subscore of 24 or better and speaking subscore of 23 or better
Cambridge English Score: 185 or better overall with no subscore below 185

The test must have been completed within 2 years prior to the proposed course start month.

Application dates

1 July: applications open
30 September: final date to apply and provide all required supporting documentation. Applications or supporting documentation received after this date will not be considered.

Selection process

Applicants are shortlisted in priority order based on their GPA referee reports and questionnaire. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted in late October to attend an in-person interview at the Kelvin Grove campus in early November to assess their interpersonal skills in a clinical context. If required a second round of in-person interviews will be conducted in late November.

Admission is based on GPA interview questionnaire and referee reports. Mid-November is when first round of offers will be issued to selected interviewed applicants along with notifications to unsuccessful applicants. If you were interviewed or did not receive an outcome in mid-November your application is being held for consideration in late November/early December should places become available.

Applicants expecting to complete their studies by December

You must provide your academic record for all studies attempted up until semester 1 this year by 30 September. If your application is successful you will receive a conditional offer that will stipulate when your final results and course completion must be provided to confirm your place.

If you have summer/semester 3 (or equivalent) studies you will need to apply for entry next July for the year after you complete your studies.

*Qualifications completed more than 10 years ago

If you completed your degree with the required GPA more than 10 years ago you must either:

Successfully complete refresher training (see below); or
Provide evidence of current registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia.

Refresher training

You are recommended undertake the following units at QUT:

Assessment and diagnosis: PYB309 Individual differences and assessment plus PYB306 Psychopathology
Psychological Interventions: PYH402 Counselling Psychology
Psychopathology: PYB306 Psychopathology
Ethics: PYH407 Research and professional development seminar

This training can be completed as single units of study. To fulfill Psychology Board requirements refresher training needs to have been completed within the last ten 10 years (2014 or later).

Entry requirements

You must have:

A recognised completed psychology honours or 4-year bachelor degree (or higher) in psychology completed within the last 10 years (2014 or later); and
A minimum fourth year psychology units grade point average (GPA) of 5.50 (on QUT's 7 point scale) in your psychology bachelor degree; and

Your degree must be accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) as a 4-year training (or equivalent) program. For example QUT's Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Honours Psychology) degree.

If you have an overseas qualifications you must provide certification with your application from the Australian Psychological Society (APS) stating your degree is equivalent to an APAC-approved 4-year training in psychology. The Australian Psychological Society advises the average processing time is eight weeks therefore you will need to seek certification by no later than July.

Additional entry requirements

You must:

Ask two referees to provide us with confidential reports via the Psychology Reference System (available August). You will also need to ensure that you have shared these reports with QUT in the Psychology Reference System. Please note: This system is the same across many Australian universities. User charges may apply.
Provide a completed questionnaire (PDF file 184 KB).
Provide your current CV.
Attend an in-person interview if shortlisted. If you are not currently in Australia you will be invited to participate via Zoom.

Application dates

1 July: applications open
30 September: final date to apply and provide all required supporting documentation including meeting the English Language course entry requirements. Applications supporting documentation and/or English Language test results received after this date will not be considered.

Selection process

Applicants are shortlisted in priority order based on their GPA referee reports and questionnaire. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted in late October to attend an in-person interview at the Kelvin Grove campus in early November to assess their interpersonal skills in a clinical context . If required a second round of in-person interviews will be conducted in late November.

Admission is based on GPA interview questionnaire and referee reports. Mid-November is when first round of offers will be issued to selected interviewed applicants along with notifications to unsuccessful applicants. If you were interviewed or did not receive an outcome in mid-November your application is being held for consideration in late November/early December should places become available.

Applicants expecting to complete their studies by December

You must provide your academic record for all studies attempted up until semester 1 this year by 30 September. If your application is successful you will receive a conditional offer that will stipulate when your final results and course completion must be provided to confirm your place.

If you have summer/semester 3 (or equivalent) studies you will need to apply for entry next July for the year after you complete your studies.

Intake Months

Feb

Duration

2 years full-time, 4 years part-time

Study Mode

In person

Graduate Satisfaction

80.70%

Master of Psychology

Masters (Coursework)

St Lucia

Deepen your knowledge in a chosen area of specialisation and gain the practical training needed for a rewarding career as a practising psychologist.

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

An approved 4-year bachelor degree in psychology (I or IIA honours) or equivalent 4-year APAC-accredited program. Applicants must be eligible for provisional or if applicable, full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia. Applicants with non-Australian degrees must have their qualifications assessed by the APS.

GPA equivalent

Select where you studied and your qualification to see the GPA equivalent you need to be considered for this program.

Use the GPA equivalent as a guide. When you apply, we'll calculate your GPA using the UQ grading scale. Any failing grades will be included. Entry requirements are subject to change.

Equivalent subjects


Subject	Qualification equivalent

English language requirements

IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23.

PTE Academic - Overall 72, sub bands minimum 72.

CES - Overall 185, All sub bands minimum 185.

BE and OET are not accepted.

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

Inherent requirements

To complete this degree, you have to meet its inherent requirements by demonstrating essential skills and attributes. Read the inherent requirements before you apply.

Learn about inherent requirements

Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Master of Psychology are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.

Learn more about student visas

Need help meeting the entry requirements?

We can help you meet the academic or English language requirements for your preferred program.

If you haven't completed the prerequisites, we can help.

Learn about pathway options

Additional application information

Irrespective of professional background, entry to the program will be considered on the basis of previous academic study, experience and personal qualities.

Detailed application requirements can be found on the School of Psychology website. Applicants must submit via the Online Application a Psychology Additional Information form, academic transcripts, and CV. In addition, two references will need to be submitted using the Australian Psychology Post-Graduate Program Reference Request System. For further information regarding the reference system including costs, visit www.psychologyreference.org.

Shortlisted candidates are required to undertake an interview. Offers will be made on the basis of academic achievement, references and interview. There are limited places available for this program. A limited number of places are available for suitably qualified applicants on the basis of equity and students identifying as Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander are encouraged to apply.

All successful applicants are required to apply for and gain provisional registration or if applicable, full registration, with the Psychology Board of Australia, which includes the Board's English Language Proficiency requirements. Students must have registration prior to commencing their study and this must be maintained for the duration of the program.

Prior to applying, applicants should ensure they will be able to meet placement requirements outlined on this website.

For applicants who need to provide evidence of English proficiency, please note that this program requires a higher level of English language proficiency than the UQ minimum.

Additional application information

This program has limited intake capacity.<10><10>

Applicants must submit the Psychology Additional Information form, academic transcripts, CV and nominate three referees^. Shortlisted candidates are required to undertake an interview. Offers will be made on the basis of academic achievement, referee reports and interview.<10><10>

^ Referees must be: your honours supervisor, another academic staff member and a third person who knows you well. Referees cannot be provided by a near relative or close associate. Examples of near relatives are partner, child, sibling and parents. Examples of close associates are close friends, neighbours and children of colleagues.<10><10>

All successful applicants are required to apply for and gain provisional registration or if applicable, full registration, with the Psychology Board of Australia, which includes the Board's English Language Proficiency requirements. Students must have registration prior to commencing their study and must be maintained for the duration of the program.<10><10>

Prior to applying, applicants should ensure they will be able to meet placement requirements outlined on this website.

Intake Months

Feb

Duration

2 years full-time

International Tuition Fees

$48,160 per year / $96,320 total

Graduate Satisfaction

76.30%

Master of Clinical Psychology

Masters (Coursework)

Kelvin Grove

Benefit from the latest research in assessing and treating mental health problems and disorders. Graduates are eligible to apply for registration as a psychologist in Australia.

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

You must have:

A recognised psychology honours or 4-year bachelor degree (or higher) in psychology completed within the last 10 years (2014 or later)*; and
A minimum fourth year psychology units grade point average (GPA) of 6.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale) in your psychology bachelor degree; and

Your degree must be accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) as a 4-year training (or equivalent) program. For example QUT's Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Honours Psychology) degree.

If you have an overseas qualifications you must provide certification with your application from the Australian Psychological Society (APS) stating your degree is equivalent to an APAC-approved 4-year training in psychology. The Australian Psychological Society advises the average processing time is eight weeks therefore you will need to seek certification by no later than July.

Additional entry requirements

You must:

Ask two referees to provide us with confidential reports via the Psychology Reference System (available August). You will also need to ensure that you have shared these reports with QUT in the Psychology Reference System. Please note: This system is the same across many Australian universities. User charges may apply.
Provide a completed questionnaire (PDF file 186 KB).
Provide your current CV.
Attend an interview if shortlisted.

Overseas qualifications

We will consider equivalent overseas qualifications for admissions purposes. If you have tertiary qualifications from countries where English is not the standard language of instruction you must provide evidence of English language proficiency.

English language proficiency

We require students to demonstrate they can speak write read and comprehend academic English to a specified standard.

Our English proficiency requirements for this course are:

IELTS (Academic): 7.0 or better overall with no subscore below 7.0
PTE (Academic): 65 or better overall with no subscore below 65
TOEFL (iBT): 98 or better overall with a writing subscore of 27 or better listening and reading subscore of 24 or better and speaking subscore of 23 or better
Cambridge English Score: 185 or better overall with no subscore below 185

The test must have been completed within 2 years prior to the proposed course start month.

Application dates

1 July: applications open
30 September: final date to apply and provide all required supporting documentation. Applications or supporting documentation received after this date will not be considered.

Selection process

Applicants are shortlisted for interviews in priority order based on their GPA referee reports and questionnaire. Shortlisted applicants for the first round will be contacted in mid-October to attend an in-person interview at the Kelvin Grove campus in late October/early November to assess their interpersonal skills in a clinical context. If required a second round of in-person interviews will be conducted in late November/early December.

Admission is based on GPA interview questionnaire and referee reports. Mid-November is when first round of offers will be issued to selected interviewed applicants along with notifications to unsuccessful applicants. If you were interviewed or did not receive an outcome in mid-November your application is being held for consideration in late November/early December should places become available.

Applicants expecting to complete their studies by December

You must provide your academic record for all studies attempted up until semester 1 this year by 30 September. If your application is successful you will receive a conditional offer that will stipulate when your final results and course completion must be provided to confirm your place.

If you have summer/semester 3 (or equivalent) studies you will need to apply for entry next July for the year after you complete your studies.

*Qualifications completed more than 10 years ago

If you completed your degree with the required GPA more than 10 years ago you must either:

Successfully complete refresher training (see below); or
Provide evidence of current registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia.

Refresher training

You are recommended undertake the following units at QUT:

Assessment and diagnosis: PYB309 Individual differences and assessment plus PYB306 Psychopathology
Psychological Interventions: PYH402 Counselling Psychology
Psychopathology: PYB306 Psychopathology
Ethics: PYH407 Research and professional development seminar

This training can be completed as single units of study. To fulfill Psychology Board requirements refresher training needs to have been completed within the last ten 10 years (2014 or later).

Entry requirements

You must have:

A recognised completed psychology honours or 4-year bachelor degree (or higher) in psychology completed within the last 10 years (2014 or later); and
A minimum fourth year psychology units grade point average (GPA) of 6.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale) in your psychology bachelor degree; and

Your degree must be accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) as a 4-year training (or equivalent) program. For example QUT's Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Honours Psychology) degree.

If you have an overseas qualifications you must provide certification with your application from the Australian Psychological Society (APS) stating your degree is equivalent to an APAC-approved 4-year training in psychology. The Australian Psychological Society advises the average processing time is eight weeks therefore you will need to seek certification by no later than July.

Additional entry requirements

You must:

Ask two referees to provide us with confidential reports via the Psychology Reference System (available August). You will also need to ensure that you have shared these reports with QUT in the Psychology Reference System. Please note: This system is the same across many Australian universities. User charges may apply.
Provide a completed questionnaire (PDF file 186 KB).
Provide your current CV with your application.
Attend an interview if shortlisted. If you are not currently in Australia you will be invited to participate via Zoom.

Application dates

1 July: applications open
30 September: final date to apply and provide all required supporting documentation including meeting the English Language course entry requirements. Applications supporting documentation and/or English Language test results received after this date will not be considered.

Selection process

Applicants are shortlisted for interviews in priority order based on their GPA referee reports and questionnaire. Shortlisted applicants for the first round will be contacted in mid-October to attend an in-person interview at the Kelvin Grove campus in late October/early November to assess their interpersonal skills in a clinical context. If required a second round of in-person interviews will be conducted in late November/early December.

Admission is based on GPA interview questionnaire and referee reports. Mid-November is when first round of offers will be issued to selected interviewed applicants along with notifications to unsuccessful applicants. If you were interviewed or did not receive an outcome in mid-November your application is being held for consideration in late November/early December should places become available.

Applicants expecting to complete their studies by December

You must provide your academic record for all studies attempted up until semester 1 this year by 30 September. If your application is successful you will receive a conditional offer that will stipulate when your final results and course completion must be provided to confirm your place.

If you have summer/semester 3 (or equivalent) studies you will need to apply for entry next July for the year after you complete your studies.

Intake Months

Feb

Duration

2 years full-time, 4 years part-time

Study Mode

In person

Graduate Satisfaction

80.70%

Master of Clinical Psychology

Masters (Coursework)

St Lucia

Learn how to assess and treat a range of emotional and behavioural problems so you can meet your registration requirements to become a psychologist.

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

An approved 4-year bachelor degree in psychology (minimum IIA honours) or equivalent 4-year APAC-accredited program.

Applicants must be eligible for provisional or if applicable, full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.

Applicants with non-Australian degrees must have their qualifications assessed by the APS.

An approved 4-year bachelor degree in psychology (minimum IIA honours) or equivalent 4-year APAC-accredited program.

Applicants must be eligible for provisional or if applicable, full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.

Applicants with non-Australian degrees must have their qualifications assessed by the APS.

GPA equivalent

Select where you studied and your qualification to see the GPA equivalent you need to be considered for this program.

Use the GPA equivalent as a guide. When you apply, we'll calculate your GPA using the UQ grading scale. Any failing grades will be included. Entry requirements are subject to change.

Equivalent subjects


Subject	Qualification equivalent

English language requirements

IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23.

PTE Academic - Overall 72, sub bands minimum 72.

CES - Overall 185, All sub bands minimum 185.

BE and OET are not accepted.

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

Inherent requirements

To complete this degree, you have to meet its inherent requirements by demonstrating essential skills and attributes. Read the inherent requirements before you apply.

Learn about inherent requirements

Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Master of Clinical Psychology are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.

Learn more about student visas

Need help meeting the entry requirements?

We can help you meet the academic or English language requirements for your preferred program.

If you haven't completed the prerequisites, we can help.

Learn about pathway options

Additional application information

Irrespective of professional background, entry to the program will be considered on the basis of previous academic study, experience and personal qualities.

Detailed application requirements can be found on the School of Psychology website. Applicants must submit via the Online Application a Psychology Additional Information form, academic transcripts, and CV. In addition, two references will need to be submitted using the Australian Psychology Post-Graduate Program Reference Request System. For further information regarding the reference system including costs, visit www.psychologyreference.org.

Shortlisted candidates are required to undertake an interview. Offers will be made on the basis of academic achievement, references and interview. There are limited places available for this program. A limited number of places are available for suitably qualified applicants on the basis of equity and students identifying as Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander are encouraged to apply.

All successful applicants are required to apply for and gain provisional registration or if applicable, full registration, with the Psychology Board of Australia, which includes the Board's English Language Proficiency requirements. Students must have registration prior to commencing their study and this must be maintained for the duration of the program.

Prior to applying, applicants should ensure they will be able to meet placement requirements outlined on this website.

For applicants who need to provide evidence of English proficiency, please note that this program requires a higher level of English language proficiency than the UQ minimum.

Additional application information

This program has limited intake capacity.

Applicants must submit the Psychology Additional Information form, academic transcripts, CV and nominate two referees^. Shortlisted candidates are required to undertake an interview. Offers will be made on the basis of academic achievement, references and interview.

^ References must be: your honours supervisor, another academic staff member and a third person who knows you well. Referees cannot be provided by a near relative or close associate. Examples of near relatives are partner, child, sibling and parents. Examples of close associates are close friends, neighbours and children of colleagues.

All successful applicants are required to apply for and gain provisional registration or if applicable, full registration, with the Psychology Board of Australia, which includes the Board's English Language Proficiency requirements. Students must have registration prior to commencing their study and must be maintained for the duration of the program.

Prior to applying, applicants should ensure they will be able to meet placement requirements outlined on this website.

Intake Months

Feb

Duration

2 years full-time

International Tuition Fees

$51,200 per year / $102,400 total

Graduate Satisfaction

76.30%