Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology)

This higher degree by research combines intensive high-level research training with training in the professional skills of clinical psychology.

Clinical psychology is a specialisation focusing on psychopathology and the assessment and treatment of clinical disorders across the life span.

Students will develop advanced knowledge/skills and experience in psychopathology, assessment and therapeutic interventions for adults and children suffering from clinical disorders.

Prospective students may also wish to consider the Doctor of Psychology (Clinical and Forensic Psychology) (DR-CFPSY) and Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology) (MA-PSYCLP) (domestic only).

Prospective students interested in a research-only PhD in related areas (without clinical psychology training) may wish to consider the Doctor of Philosophy [Health Sciences] (DR-HTHSCI).

Prospective students may also wish to consider the Doctor of Psychology (Clinical and Forensic Psychology) (DR-CFPSY) and Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology) (MA-PSYCLP) (domestic only). Prospective students interested in a research-only PhD in related areas (without clinical psychology training) may wish to consider the Doctor of Philosophy [Health Sciences] (DR-HTHSCI). Full-time program Year 1 Semester 1 PSY60007 Counselling Theory and Skills PSY60002 Advanced Psychological Assessment PSY80055 Research Project (Clinical) A PSY60001 Adult Psychopathology PSY70001 Clinical Placement A1 PSY80056 Research Project (Clinical) B PSY80007 Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Research PSY60003 Child Psychopathology and Assessment PSY80057 Research Project (Clinical) C PSY80062 Systemic Family Counselling PSY70002 Clinical Placement A2 PSY80058 Research Project (Clinical) D PSY80014 Professional Ethics and Psychopharmacology PSY70003 Clinical Placement B1 PSY80059 Research Project (Clinical) E PSY60006 Foundations of Health Psychology PSY70004 Clinical Placement B2 PSY80060 Research Project (Clinical) F PSY80061 Research Project (Clinical) G PSY80073 Research Project (Clinical) H PSY80063 Research Project (Clinical) G1 PSY80064 Research Project (Clinical) G2 PSY80065 Research Project (Clinical) H1 PSY80066 Research Project (Clinical) H2

Units of study

All units are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise indicated.

PSY60007 Counselling Theory and Skills PSY60002 Advanced Psychological Assessment PSY60001 Adult Psychopathology PSY80007 Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Research PSY60003 Child Psychopathology and Assessment PSY80062 Systemic Family Counselling PSY80014 Professional Ethics and Psychopharmacology PSY60006 Foundations of Health Psychology PSY70001 Clinical Placement A1 PSY70002 Clinical Placement A2 PSY70003 Clinical Placement B1 PSY70004 Clinical Placement B2 PSY80055 Research Project (Clinical) A PSY80056 Research Project (Clinical) B PSY80057 Research Project (Clinical) C PSY80058 Research Project (Clinical) D PSY80059 Research Project (Clinical) E PSY80060 Research Project (Clinical) F PSY80061 Research Project (Clinical) G PSY80073 Research Project (Clinical) H PSY80063 Research Project (Clinical) G1 PSY80064 Research Project (Clinical) G2 PSY80065 Research Project (Clinical) H1 PSY80066 Research Project (Clinical) H2

• Completion of a four-year sequence of studies in psychology at first or upper second class level in a course or courses accredited by the Australian Psychological Accreditation Council (APAC), or equivalent overseas qualifications recognised by APAC, or a masters degree in psychology recognised by APAC
• Experience in face-to-face counselling or significant training in counselling skills e.g. Lifeline, Care Ring, counselling skills in tertiary programs or other appropriate work experience
• Demonstrated possession of an appropriate level of knowledge and skill related to research. In accordance with the guidelines set by Swinburne Research, to have applied for and gained candidature approved by the Swinburne Higher Degrees Committee. Applicants who fail to gain candidature will not be eligible to continue in the doctoral program and may choose to apply for a place in the masters program.
• Applicants with excellent results in their fourth year studies and relevant human services work experience will be shortlisted and interviewed by a selection panel and an order-of-merit for entry will be prepared taking into account:
• Academic record
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills related to research
• Previous work experience and training, and
• Academic and professional referees' reports.

The program is designed to meet the strong demand for professionals who have completed a high level of training in clinical psychology and related skills, and who possess highly developed skills in undertaking research in clinical psychology.

• Graduates are capable in their chosen professional areas
• Graduates are entrepreneurial
• Graduates are adaptable and work effectively and ethically
• Graduates are aware of environments