Overview
The Psychology (Clinical and Forensic Psychology) program offered by Swinburne University of Technology combines advanced scholarly preparation in clinical practice with specialised forensic studies through academic modules, supervised practical experience and the completion of an original research thesis.
Skills you’ll learn
- Develop and conduct research
- Professional ethics
- Psychological assessment
- Psychological diagnosis and intervention across the lifespan
Your career opportunities
- Psychologist
- Academic
- Researcher
- Consultant
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Counselling Theory and Skills
- Advanced Psychological Assessment
- Ethical, Legal and Culturally Reflective Practice
- Adult Psychopathology
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Research
- Psychology Practice with Children and Adolescents
- Health Psychology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Delivered
Campus Location
- Melbourne, Australia
Disciplines
Forensic Science Clinical Psychology View 11 other PhDs in Clinical Psychology in AustraliaWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS & PTE Test Preparation
Admission to your dream university starts with a high IELTS or PTE score. Earn your target score with E2's guided test preparation.
- Study on your own schedule
- Live classes with current and ex-examiners
- Accurate score assesment, always
- E2 Score Guarantee - Get your score or your money back!
Other requirements
General requirements
CRICOS code 083182B
- Applicants must have completed an APAC-accredited four-year psychology degree with at least H2A Honours, an APAC-accredited Master's in Psychology, or an equivalent overseas qualification assessed by the APS within the last 10 years.
- Applicants must demonstrate appropriate research knowledge and skills.
- Counselling experience is preferred but not essential.
- Shortlisted applicants must attend an interview and are ranked based on academic performance, research skills, work experience, training and referee reports.
- Students may need an acceptable NDIS Worker Screening Check before commencing relevant placements, at their own expense.
- Students must be eligible for provisional psychologist registration and may need satisfactory police, Working with Children and NDIS screening checks for placements.
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Tuition Fees
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Applies to youNon-residents44700 AUD / year≈ 44700 AUD / year
Living costs
Melbourne
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