Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Clinical Psychology
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Clinical Psychology
The Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology) combines high-level research training with professional psychology skills. You’ll develop skills and experience in psychological assessment, diagnosis and intervention across the lifespan. Our postgraduate training has a strong emphasis on reflective practice, ethical decision making and cultural competence. Research areas Psychology Clinical Psychology Skills…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology) combines high-level research training with professional psychology skills. You’ll develop skills and experience in psychological assessment, diagnosis and intervention across the lifespan. Our postgraduate training has a strong emphasis on reflective practice, ethical decision making and cultural competence.
Research areas
Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Skills you’ll learn
Develop a research program
Professional ethics
Psychological assessment
Psychological diagnosis and lifespan intervention
Your career opportunities
Psychologist
Academic
Researcher
Consultant
REQUIREMENTS
Completion of a four-year sequence of studies in psychology at first or upper second class level in a course or courses accredited by the Australian Psychological Accreditation Council (APAC), or equivalent overseas qualifications recognised by APAC, or a masters degree in psychology recognised by APAC
Experience in face-to-face counselling or significant training in counselling skills e.g. Lifeline, Care Ring, counselling skills in tertiary programs or other appropriate work experience
Demonstrated possession of an appropriate level of knowledge and skill related to research. In accordance with the guidelines set by Swinburne Research, to have applied for and gained candidature approved by the Swinburne Higher Degrees Committee. Applicants who fail to gain candidature will not be eligible to continue in the doctoral program and may choose to apply for a place in the masters program.
English language requirements
- minimum IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0 or a TOEFL iBT (internet-based) minimum score of 79 (with a reading band no less than 18 and writing band no less than 20); or Pearson (PTE) 58 (no communicative skills less than 50) no longer than 24 months before submitting your application
- satisfactory completion of Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65%
- successful completion of a total of 24 months (full time equivalent) of formal study where the language of instruction and assessment was English at AQF level 7 or above (or equivalent) at an approved university no longer than 60 months before submitting your application.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Swinburne University of Technology is a public university based in Melbourne- that is among the top 3% of universities in the world. The University focuses on science, technology and innovation and offers courses well recognised by professional organisations. The Good Universities Guide 2016 awarded the University five stars for both graduate satisfaction and generic skills and four stars for teaching quality. It also features in the top 200 ranked universities in the QS Graduate Employability Rankings; and enjoys close ties with industry- providing students with invaluable workplace experience.
