Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology
Program code
6028
Available at
Nathan
Gold Coast
Mount Gravatt
Logan
South Bank
Online
Offshore
Other
Duration
4 years full-time
Credit points
420
Indicative fee
$47,906.25* per year (more)
* 2025 indicative annual fee
CRICOS code
094635J
Commencing in
Trimester 1
My details
Programs change over time. Course lists and requirements are specific to the year you started studying.
To be eligible for the award of Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology (PhDClinPsych), a candidate must acquire 420 credit points as prescribed below:
- gain 280 credit points for the research component;
- gain 80 credit points for the coursework component;
- gain 60 credit points for the practicum component.
All components of the program are compulsory and must be completed in accordance with the following progress requirements for the program:
- the research component will be assessed by an examination of the research;
- to satisfactorily complete the coursework, a student must pass each individual piece of assessment;
- to pass the practicum work, a student must pass Practicum 1-4.
Progress review requirements
Completion of progress reporting requirements is a condition of continued candidature for higher degree research programs. The following progress review requirements must be completed for the Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology program:
- completion of the Early Candidature Milestone within 6 months (equivalent full-time) of commencement
- completion of the Confirmation of Candidature Milestone within 1 year (equivalent full-time) of commencement
- completion of the Thesis and Candidature Review Milestone within 3 years of commencement for full-time and part-time candidates
- completion of a progress report in years where a milestone is not completed.
Designated courses for the purposes of exclusion
The courses listed below are designated for the purposes of the Academic Standing, Progression and Exclusion Policy. A student who fails a designated course will be subject to review by the Health Assessment Board and may be excluded from the program.
Note: The Psychology Board of Australia is concerned with the protection of the public and, therefore, if a student fails a practicum unit, they may (with approval of the Program Director) repeat a practicum unit. A second fail of a practicum unit will result in being excluded from the program and this may result in a change to the eligibility to continue as a registered Psychologist in Australia.
| Trimester | Course code | Course title | CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tri 1 | 8181PSY | Practicum 1 | 10 |
| Tri 2 | 8180PSY_P1 | Practicum 2A | 10 |
| Tri 3 | 8180PSY_P2 | Practicum 2B | 10 |
| Tri 1 | 8187PSY | Practicum 3 | 15 |
| Tri 2 | 8188PSY | Practicum 4 | 15 |
| Tri 1 | 7151PSY | Assessment, Diagnosis and Formulation (see Note 1) | 10 |
| Tri 1 | 7150PSY | Professional Practice (see Note 1) | 10 |
Note 1: This course must be passed in order to progress through the program. Students who fail this course should contact the school for more information.
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level and Type
The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is the national policy for regulated qualifications in Australian education and training. This qualification is accredited as an AQF Level 10 - Doctoral Degree.
Program learning outcomes
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