Overview

The course is based on the scientist/practitioner model that rests firmly on a foundation of established knowledge and current evidence-based research. The Doctor of Clinical Psychology at Deakin University covers clinical psychology across the lifespan and also includes a focus on the assessment and treatment of children, adolescents and families.

You will have opportunities to develop clinical skills in our unique clinics imbedded in public mental health and through placements in an array of community agencies. You will undertake a program of independent supervised research that makes a significant and original contribution to the knowledge and practice of clinical psychology.

Career outcomes

Clinical psychologists are specialists in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of psychological and mental health conditions that range from mild to severe and complex. They are often involved in designing and implementing a diverse range of prevention and mental health promotion programs, and may work with infants, children, adolescents, adults and older adults.

Graduates typically are employed in one of the many government and non-government agencies that employ clinical psychologists in either community or hospital settings. After some years of practice and clinical supervision, some clinical psychologists establish a private practice.

In addition to professional practice, clinical psychologists may be involved in research, teaching and supervision, program development and evaluation, public policy and other activities that promote psychological health in individuals, families and groups.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Studies in Psychopathology
Psychological Intervention
Issues in Professional Psychology
Clinical Placement and Case Analysis
Advanced Clinical Research Methods
Psychological Interventions for Clinical Health and Trauma

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-03-04 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

94

Credits

24 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Clinical Psychology View 12 other PhDs in Clinical Psychology in Australia

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 022556D Burwood (Melbourne)

To be considered for admission to this degree you will need to meet all of the following criteria:

completion of a four year tertiary program* of study from an APAC accredited program completed in the last 10 years, with a minimum of Honours 2A average in the fourth year of study or equivalent and
eligibility for registration as a provisional psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia

*The fourth year may be an honours program or a graduate diploma. If you are applying with an international qualification this must be assessed as equivalent by the Australian Psychological Society.

Tuition Fee

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International

46000 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 46000 AUD per year during 48 months.
National

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 AUD per year during 48 months.

If you're an Australian citizen or permanent visa holder, or a New Zealand citizen, you won't need to pay tuition fees for your research degree.

Living costs for Melbourne

1501 - 2659 AUD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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