Overview
Clinical psychology is a specialisation focusing on psychopathology and the assessment and treatment of clinical disorders across the life span. Students of the Clinical Psychology program at the Swinburne University of Technology will develop advanced knowledge/skills and experience in psychopathology, assessment and therapeutic interventions for adults and children suffering from clinical disorders.
Career opportunities
Graduates are equipped for careers in clinical psychology in universities, research centres, psychiatric hospital settings, community mental health centres, and in specialist services for particular clinical groups, clinical rehabilitation services and private practice.
Aims and objectives
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.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Counselling Theory and Skills
- Advanced Psychological Assessment
- Adult Psychopathology
- Clinical Placement
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Research
- Child Psychopathology and Assessment
- Systemic Family Counselling
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
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Disciplines
Clinical Psychology View 12 other PhDs in Clinical Psychology in AustraliaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
CRICOS code 064191C
Completion of at least four years of studies in psychology at a high level of achievement in the last 10 years. For example:- A four-year (or equivalent) sequence of studies in psychology at first or upper second class level in a course; or
- courses accredited by the Epicor have equivalent overseas qualifications recognised by the APS; and
- 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.
International candidates must obtain:
- a minimum IELTS overall band of 7.0 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 7.0; or
- satisfactory completion of the Swinburne English Language Centre EAP Advanced level certificate at the postgraduate level (EAP5 Advanced level with overall 75% and all skills 75% or above); or
- equivalent measures
Tuition Fee
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International
37800 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 37800 AUD per year during 48 months.
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