Overview

The Psychology (Clinical and Forensic Psychology) program at the Swinburne University of Technology will train highly qualified researchers and clinicians who can work in clinical and forensic psychology domains.

Key facts:

Overall the Doctor of Psychology (Clinical and Forensic Psychology) degree comprises:

Research (thesis and embedded research in the coursework)

Coursework component and

Placement component

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Counselling Theory and Skills

Advanced Psychological Assessment

Adult Psychopathology

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Research

Forensic Psychology, Children and Families

Forensic Psychology, Theory and Practice

Professional Ethics and Psychopharmacology

Health and Forensic Psychology (Civil)

Clinical and Forensic Placement

Research Project (Clinical and Forensic)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-06 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

Forensic Science Clinical Psychology

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code 083182B

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.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

43000 AUD / year

≈ 43000 AUD / year

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Living costs

Melbourne

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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