Master of Clinical Psychology

About the course

QUT’s Master of Clinical Psychology is a postgraduate coursework degree that develops advanced capability in assessing and treating mental health problems and disorders. You’ll learn an integrative approach drawing on major evidence-based psychotherapies and gain supervised practical experience with real clients through QUT Health Clinics and external placements in hospitals and community mental health settings. This is a master coursework qualification in clinical psychology.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for supervised clinical practice across public and private mental health services. Typical pathways include roles in hospitals, community agencies, youth and family services, counselling and psychology clinics, and multidisciplinary health teams, delivering assessment and psychological treatment across the lifespan. The course forms part of an accredited sequence supporting eligibility to apply for psychologist registration in Australia. This is a master coursework pathway in clinical psychology.

Living Costs in Brisbane**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,467 - 1,940	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,073 - 1,419
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 237 - 314

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)