Philosophy (Clinical Psychology)

Table of contents1.

Introduction2.

Admission Requirements3.

Course Aims4.

Learning Outcomes5.

Program of study6.

Progression7.

Thesis8.

AssessmentThese rules apply to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology) (PhD (Clin Psych)).1.

Introduction1.1 The Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology) is a higher degree by research doctoral degree comprising:i.

39 units of advanced coursework and practicum topics (one-third of the course), andii.

a time-based, supervised research project culminating in a thesis (two-thirds of the course).1.2 The course:i.

equips its graduates to register with the Psychology Board of Australia and practice as a psychologist;

subsequent to further supervision, graduates are eligible for endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist (conferred by the Psychology Board of Australia), andii.

enable its students to make a significant, original contribution to knowledge in the field of clinical psychology.2.

Admission Requirements2.1 An applicant must:i.

have an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council-accredited Bachelors degree in the field of psychology with Honours class 1 or upper 2A from an Australian university, or the international equivalent qualification as assessed by the Psychology Board of Australiaii.

meet the English language requirements specified by the University, andiii.

satisfy the University that they are reasonably likely to be able to successfully complete the requirements of the award within the maximum duration.2.2 To enable the University to assess whether applicants meet the admission criteria listed above, applicants must submit an application in the specified format, which includes names of referees.2.3 Following review of the application and additional admission requirements, applicants will be short-listed and selection for admission based on:i.

an interview in which clinically-relevant skills and experience, as well as ability to pursue doctoral level research, are assessed, andii.

referee reports.2.4 Exceptions to 2.1 can be approved in accordance with the Higher Degrees by Research Policy.3.

Course Aims3.1 The Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology) is designed to provide students with the opportunity to pursue doctoral level research in specialised areas of clinical psychology and to complete coursework topics and field placements to meet eligibility for general registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia.The overall aim is to produce scientist-practitioner clinical psychologists who are able to make a substantial contribution to knowledge in clinical psychology through completion of their PhD and to assume leadership roles in the professional, research and academic spheres of activity.This program is not available to students who have completed a Masters degree in clinical psychology and are considering PhD studies.

Such students must enrol in a standard PhD.4.

Course Learning OutcomesSpecifically, on successful completion of the course a student will: