Doctor of Philosophy [Clinical Psychology] 48 months PHD Program By Swinburne University of Technology |Top Universities

Doctor of Philosophy [Clinical Psychology]

Subject Ranking

# 301-330QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

48 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

141,200 AUDTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

PsychologyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

Other

Study Level

PHD

This higher degree by research combines intensive high-level research training with training in the professional skills of clinical psychology. Clinical psychology is a specialisation focusing on psychopathology and the assessment and treatment of clinical...
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Program overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

Other

Study Level

PHD

This higher degree by research combines intensive high-level research training with training in the professional skills of clinical psychology. Clinical psychology is a specialisation focusing on psychopathology and the assessment and treatment of clinical...
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Admission Requirements

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6.5+
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Formal admission requirements:

(1) Completion of a four-year sequence of studies in psychology at first or upper second class level in a course or courses accredited by the Australian Psychological Accreditation Council (APAC), or equivalent overseas qualifications recognised by APAC, or a masters degree in psychology recognised by APAC 

(2) Experience in face-to-face counselling or significant training in counselling skills e.g. Lifeline, Care Ring, counselling skills in tertiary programs or other appropriate work experience

(3) Demonstrated possession of an appropriate level of knowledge and skill related to research. In accordance with the guidelines set by Swinburne Research, to have applied for and gained candidature approved by the Swinburne Higher Degrees Committee. Applicants who fail to gain candidature will not be eligible to continue in the doctoral program and may choose to apply for a place in the masters program.


Applicants with excellent results in their fourth year studies and relevant human services work experience will be shortlisted and interviewed by a selection panel and an order-of-merit for entry will be prepared taking into account:

(1) Academic record

(2) Demonstrated knowledge and skills related to research

(3) Previous work experience and training, and 

(4) Academic and professional referees' reports

4 Years
Jan-2000

Tuition fees

Domestic
130,560 AUD
International
141,200 AUD

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QS subject rankings

Subject: Psychology

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    #301-330

Ranking criteria

Academic Reputation
48.4
Employer Reputation
53.8
Citations per Paper
74.7
H-index Citations
72
International Research Network
29.9

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