Course Level

Doctor Degree (By Coursework)

CRICOS

018831B

Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology)

Make a significant contribution to one of many areas within health and psychology by undertaking PhD research. You can commence research in the areas of clinical; health and forensic psychology; social and mental health; adolescent health; risk behaviours; body image and disordered eating; drugs and alcohol; eye-witness testimony; treatment of offenders; human sexuality; reproductive health; healthy ageing and depression among older people; cognitive neurosciences and neurodevelopmental disorders; quality of life; relationships; human factors such as auditory and visual perception; and organisational psychology in health care settings. Deakin currently has around 1600 higher degree by research candidates intelligent people making the most of our excellent facilities, partnerships, strategic research centres and excellent reputation.

Campus
Duration
Fees
ATAR

Geelong Waterfront

Full-time - 3 years

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Melbourne Burwood

Full-time - 3 years

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Warrnambool

Full-time - 3 years

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Cloud(online)

Online/Off-campus - 4 years

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N/A

Structure

To complete the Doctor of Philosophy, you must pass 24 credit points.

Entry requirements

  • To be considered for selection into a Higher Degrees by Research (HDR) degree, you are required to have completed either:
  • a research project in a related area including a thesis which is equivalent to at least 25% of a years full time study at Level 8 or 9 of the Australian Qualifications Framework with achievement of a grade for the project equivalent to a Deakin grade of 70% or equivalent
  • a masters degree (research) in a related area

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