Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology)
Overview
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.
Your industry experience
As part of this course you’ll be required to undertake multiple clinical placements.
This course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and meets the of Psychology Board of Australia for clinical psychology endorsement (after completion of a Registrar Program).
Graduates of the program will be eligible for:
- General registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA)
- Clinical Psychology area of practice endorsement (after an additional 18 months of approved supervised full-time equivalent practice with a PsyBA-approved supervisor).
Research areas
- Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
Skills you’ll learn
- Develop and conduct research
- Professional ethics
- Psychological assessment
- Psychological diagnosis and lifespan intervention
Your career opportunities
- Psychologist
- Academic
- Researcher
- Consultant
Key codes
International student visa
International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.
Professional accreditations
Why Swinburne?
Ranked Top 330 in Psychology
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023Ranked Top 250 in Psychology
Times Higher Education World University Ranking by Subject 2023
