1996 Swinburne Higher Education Handbook

NO02 Professional Doctorate in
Psychology
This is a three year full-time higher degree by research.
Students undertake a substantial research project and
report this in the form of a major thesis. In addition,
graduates from the course complete all coursework subjects
and practicum experience placements which make up the
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology program.
Students are also required to attend and participate in the
School
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of Behavioural and Social Science's regular program
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of colloquia.
There will normally be an intake of up to five new entrants
each year. The School may vary the frequency of intake
and the number of new entrants depending on the
availability of staff to provide suitable research supervision.
In order to be admitted to the course, an applicant must
hold a first or upper second class honours degree in
psychology from a recognised Australian university (or
hold qualifications deemed by the University's Higher
Degree Committee to be equivalent) and be eligible for
Associate Membership of the Australian Psychological
Society. Intending applicants should consult with the
Coordinator of the program before lodging an application.
Convener
Anne Knowles
Telephone: 9214 8205