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Master of Psychology (Clinical)/Doctor of Philosophy

Approval to study an Individual unit within this degree must be approved by the Course Coordinator

This dual degree offered comprises postgraduate professional training within Clinical psychology as well as a research Doctor of Philosophy.

Summary

This course is not available for international students except in limited cases.

Domestic Students

wishing to commence in 2010

Available at these campuses
  • Melbourne, Victoria

Course Duration

 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time.

Deferment

No deferment available.

Delivery mode

  • On Campus

Commencement date
  • Semester 1 - February

Course Costs
  • Average first year fee: $15200 Fee-Paying (indicative only)

Important Note on Fees

All costs are based on current rates. A student's annual fee may vary in accordance with their choice of major and electives. The University reviews fees annually.

Credit Points

320

Applying for Admission

Domestic applications are now closed for next study period.

Domestic Students

Eligibility

An applicant must also comply with the Admission Rules.

Apply directly to Australian Catholic University.

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites:

  1. four years of an accredited undergraduate psychology sequence, comprising a first class honours degree in psychology;
  2. for short-listed candidates, interview with the selection committee;and
  3. two referee reports: one professional/personal and one academic.

An applicant with Honours IIA will be eligible to apply for a place in the combined degree following completion of at least 80 cp at an appropriate level in the Master of Psychology.

How to Apply

Apply via Direct Application below.

Direct Applications

Select your study location and fee-type option:

Melbourne - Fee-Paying (applications closed)
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
  

Description

This is a combined degree offered through the School of Psychology within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. It comprises postgraduate professional training within Clinical Psychology as well as a research Doctor of Philosophy.

More Course Information

PhD component of course

Application forms for the PhD component are available from the Research Services website, under Forms and Documents or by email to res.cand@acu.edu.au

Apply directly to the School of Psychology for entry to the relevant Masters program. Upon successful completion of the first year of the degree, candidates may apply to the Research Services Office for admission to the PhD component:

Research Services
Locked Bag 4115
Fitzroy MDC Vic 3065

Telephone (+61 3) 9953 3154
Facsimile (+61 3) 9953 3315

ACU Funded Research Higher Degree

ACU funds Research Higher Degree students for their term of study. Note: funding does not refer to coursework components of the combined MPsych/PhD degree. Students must pay Library Fees. Some students may be eligible for RTS places. Continuation of Candidature is dependent upon the candidate adhering to Research Higher Degree Regulations and maintaining satisfactory academic progress. This is monitored twice annually with the completion of a mandatory Academic Progress Report whereby the candidate and Principal/Co-Supervisors agree on the student's progress.

Contacts for Future Students

Domestic Students An Australian or New Zealand citizen, or Australian permanent resident or permanent humanitarian visa holder

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