Doctoral Degree

Master of Clinical Psychology & Doctor of Philosophy

Taught by University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Length: 234 weeks (about 4.5 years)As registered
Tuition for the whole course: AUD 279,090About AUD 62,000 a year (our calculation)
Other fees: AUD 1,721Charged by the provider, as registered
Total cost of the course: AUD 280,811The provider’s own estimate
Level: Doctoral Degree
Field of education: Behavioural Science
Work placement: Yes, part of the course
Register code: 082918GCRICOS course code: it should match your offer letter

Read from the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS), published by the Australian Government Department of Education (CC BY 2.5 AU), edition of 1 September 2026.

Before you rely on these figures. They are what the provider registered with the government for the whole course, in Australian dollars. Fees change from year to year, and the amount on your written offer is the one that counts. They do not include living costs, health cover or the visa.

About University of Sydney All its courses Check the official register

The rest of the cost of studying in Australia

Living costs a month: AUD 1,700 to 3,300
Money to show for the visa: AUD 29,710For one year
Student visa fee: AUD 2,500
Work during term: 24 hours a week

From our guide to studying in Australia, each figure from an official source, checked 24 September 2026.

What next?

1Psychology courses in AustraliaEverything on the register in this field 2What a year really costsTuition, living costs and the visa, in your currency 3Scholarships to study hereGovernment schemes open to your nationality