Swinburne University of Technology

Course Level

Doctor Degree (By Research)

CRICOS

083182B

Related Careers

Doctor of Psychology (Clinical and Forensic Psychology)

This higher degree by research combines intensive high-level research training in clinical psychology and training in forensic psychology by way of coursework, clinical placements and a research thesis concerned with clinical forensic psychology. The program will train highly qualified researchers and clinicians who can work in clinical and forensic psychology domains.

Campus	Duration	Fees	ATAR
Hawthorn	Full-time - 4 years	N/A	N/A

Structure

To receive the award of Doctor of Psychology (Clinical and Forensic Psychology) students must satisfactorily complete 100 credit points in the designated coursework component, 1,500 hours of placement (50 credit points) and must receive a pass from at least two of the nominated examiners for their thesis (250 credit points) in order to complete this degree. Overall the Doctor of Psychology (Clinical and Forensic Psychology) degree comprises: Research (thesis and embedded research in the coursework) Coursework component and Placement component

Entry requirements

Applicants must have completed within the last 10 years: An APAC-accredited four year sequence of study in psychology with at least an upper second class Honours (H2A) or equivalent overall mark
OR An APAC-accredited Master degree in Psychology
OR An overseas qualifications assessed by the Australian Psychological Society as equivalent to either of the above
AND Demonstrated possession of an appropriate level of knowledge and skill related to research. Demonstrable counselling experience (e.g., Lifeline, Care Ring, or similar) is preferable but not essential for entry.