Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology)
Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology)
Undertake a Doctor of Philosophy specialising in Psychology and gain the skills to undertake independent, ambitious research. You will have the opportunity to develop world class research skills and make a significant difference to what we know about human behaviour across multiple domains – e.g., in clinical, legal, and social…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Undertake a Doctor of Philosophy specialising in Psychology and gain the skills to undertake independent, ambitious research. You will have the opportunity to develop world class research skills and make a significant difference to what we know about human behaviour across multiple domains – e.g., in clinical, legal, and social settings.
Students develop statistical, presentation, and writing skills over the course of their degree, giving them the ability to communicate complex scientific ideas to both the scientific community and the general public. Students are supported throughout their degree by a supervisor who is an expert in their field, providing inspiration, mentoring, and pastoral support.
Your career
The Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology) provides opportunities to work as a professional researcher within universities and private organisations or a pathway to a role at university. Graduates of the Doctor of Psychology can apply for general registration as a psychology in Australia and are eligible to apply for the Registrar Program through the Psychology Board of Australia.
Potential occupations include:
- Researcher
- Academic
- Policy analyst
- Professional advisor (politics, law, crime, etc)
Potential employers include:
- Local, state, and federal government
- Not for profit sector
- Private sector
- Social marketing organisations
- Universities
REQUIREMENTS
To be accepted for enrolment in a Doctor of Philosophy candidature, an applicant must:
Have at least one of the following Australian qualifications (which must include studies relevant to the proposed field of research), or the equivalent qualification as approved by the relevant authorized delegate:
- A Bachelors degree with Honours class 1 or 2A
- A Graduate Diploma or Masters degree by coursework with a research component of at least 18 units, with an average grade of Distinction or better in the research component
- A Masters by Research degree
English language requirements
IELTS (Academic): 6.5 Overall with 6.0 Speaking, 6.5 Writing, 6.0 Reading, 6.0 Listening; TOEFL iBT: 80 Overall with 18 Speaking, 22 Writing, 18 Reading, 18 Listening; Pearson PTE Academic: 58 Overall with 58 Speaking, 50 Writing, 50 Reading, 50 Listening; Cambridge C1 Advanced: 176 Overall with 169 Speaking, 169 Writing, 169 Reading, 169 Listening; Duolingo (Up to and including Semester 2, 2024): Overall 105-110
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Ranked in the top 2% of universities in the world (*THE World University Rankings 2023 as a percentage of the total number of universities in the world according to the International Association of Universities), Flinders University is everything a modern university should be – progressive, student-focused, and career-minded.It is home to over 26,000 students, with 5,300 international students from more than 90 countries, and offers globally recognised and industry-accredited qualifications. The university enjoys a high level of industry connections with global leaders enabling its students to take up practical placements and graduate job-ready on completion of study.
