Doctor of Psychology (Clinical and Forensic Psychology) at Swinburne University of Technology

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Doctor of Psychology (Clinical and Forensic Psychology)

At Swinburne University of Technology

QS World University Rankings 2025

291

Level:

Doctoral Degree

Location:

Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn Campus, John Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3122, Australia

Annual Fee:

AUD $ 37,800.00

Duration:

4 years (208 Weeks)

Start Date:

Expected February 2025

Study Mode:

Full time

Accreditation*:

Regional Area*:

Meet the Australian study requirement*:

Meet Study in regional Australia*:

Pathway to a 485 Visa*:

Up to 3 Years
[For Indian Citizens: Up to 4 Years ]
[For Hong Kong and British National Overseas passport holders: Up to 5 Years ]

Admission Requirments:

The formal admission requirements for the doctorate are:

A four-year degree from an Australian university and to have completed 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 Society, or equivalent overseas qualifications recognised by the APS, or a masters degree in psychology recognised by the APS

Demonstrated possession of an appropriate level of knowledge and skill related to research. In accordance with the guidelines set by the Swinburne Graduate Research School, 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.

Preferable: 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.

English language requirements

International applicants must provide evidence of one of the following:

minimum IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0 or a TOEFL iBT (internet-based) minimum score of 79 (with a reading band no less than 18 and writing band no less than 20); or Pearson (PTE) 58 (no communicative skills less than 50) no longer than 24 months before submitting your application
satisfactory completion of Swinburne's English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Advanced level certificate at the postgraduate level (EAP 5: PG-70%)
successful completion of a total of 24 months (full time equivalent) of formal study where the language of instruction and assessment was English at AQF level 7 or above (or equivalent) at an approved university no longer than 60 months before submitting your application.

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****This offer is subject to meeting the visa eligibility criteria and is valid for one year after completing the course. This offer is only valid for Bachelor's level courses or higher; Other conditions may also apply. We don't represent Swinburne University of Technology; The information submitted by you regarding education matters may be referred to one of our business partners and will be processed entirely by a third party. Studying in Australia may or may not imporove the chances of getting Permanent Residency; A student may study in Australia, spend a lot of money but finally may have to leave Australia.