Overview

Take advantage of the strong research culture of UNE, and produce independent research of the highest calibre, with our Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology) at University of New England. As the third oldest Department of Psychology in Australia, we rank among the best when it comes to teaching and research excellence.

Our world-class academic staff have diverse research interests in a wide range of psychology disciplines, including cognitive neuroscience, behaviour genetics, animal learning, health psychology, social psychology, environmental psychology, organisational psychology, human sexuality, and clinical psychology.

Career outcomes

With UNE’s Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology), you will be a proven expert in research at the highest level, having contributed substantially to the field of knowledge of clinical psychology. Your research expertise, extensive clinical practice experience, and adaptability open up a wide range of opportunities across the private, public and non-government sectors.

With registration as a psychologist and proven research experience you could consider roles in diverse settings, including:

academic and applied research

hospitals and community health services

policy development

law courts and prisons

private practice

Programme Structure

Course aims:

The Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology) course aims are to provide a program of independent, supervised research for high calibre graduates that makes a substantial and original contribution to scholarship and mastery of an academic field of knowledge.

In addition it aims to equip graduates with the knowledge, skills and attitudes required for general registration as a psychologist in Australia.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-22 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00

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More details

You can apply for this course at any time — there are no closing dates for applications.

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Armidale, Australia

Disciplines

Clinical Psychology View 11 other PhDs in Clinical Psychology in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS CODE 053917E

a degree of Bachelor with at least upper second class honours (AQF Level 8) accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council; and

completed the first year of the Master of Psychology (Clinical) course work component at distinction level; and

completed and had approved by the Committee a PhD research proposal.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

34496 AUD / year

≈ 34496 AUD / year

Living costs

Armidale

Australia

1500 - 2100 AUD / month

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Scholarships Information

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