Course Level

Master Degree (By Research)

CRICOS

100201

Master of Psychology (Clinical) / Doctor of Philosophy

These concurrent degrees combine professional training within educational and developmental psychology with a research Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). During these concurrent degrees, students will:Gain valuable experience in the delivery of psychological services through practicums;Study subjects such as Professional Practice in Psychology, Psychological Assessment, Therapeutic Skills and Evidence-based Practice for Psychologists;Complete a doctoral thesis.

Campus
Duration
Fees
ATAR

Melbourne (St Patrick's)

Full-time - 4 years

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Strathfield (Mount Saint Mary)

Full-time - 4 years

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N/A

Structure

To complete the Master of Psychology (Clinical)/Doctor of Philosophy, a student must complete 370 credit points (cp).

Subjects

  • Clinical

Entry requirements

  • Admission into this course is subject to supervision and resource availability. Students already enrolled in the Master of Psychology (Clinical) who have completed Year 1 with a Distinction average across all subjects and were admitted to the Master with a minimum of Second Class Honours – Division A (HIIA) or equivalent may be eligible to transfer to the combined degree. Applicants must first contact the School of Behavioural and Health Sciences to explore potential research areas, identify a potential PhD supervisor and write a brief research proposal. Upon successful completion of the first year of studies, candidates may then apply to Candidature Services for admission to the PhD program.

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