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 |
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Melbourne (St Patrick's) | Full-time - 4 years | N/A | N/A |
Strathfield (Mount Saint Mary) | Full-time - 4 years | N/A | 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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