Please note - Swinburne University of Technology

Course structure
The program is a one year full-time course, or a four
semester part-time course, plus a minor thesis.
The masters degree consists of four subjects, including two
compulsory core subjects, plus a minor thesis. Each subject
involves three hours of course work per semester. A minor
thesis, of 20,000 words or equivalent, is to be undertaken
concurrently. It is possible to select electives from N089, the
Graduate Diploma in Writing.
The subjects are as follows:
Core subject
AM500 Globalisation: Media and Telecommunications
And one of
AM501 Communication Environments
OR
AM507 Information Society 2000 (modified AM307)
OR
AM502 Asian Communications
Core subject
AM503 Interrogating Texts: Cultural Dreaming
And one of
AM504 Professional Production
OR
AM505
OR
AM402
OR
AM404
Also
AM506
Workplace Practice
Writing, Theory, Praxis (Graduate Diploma in
Writing)
Writing for the Media (Graduate Diploma in
Writing)
Thesis (1-2 semesters) [Compulsoryl
~002 Professional Doctorate in
Psychology
This is a three year full-time program which prepares
graduates to a high level of proficiency in the practice of
counselling psychology. Graduates from the course complete
all the course work subjects and practicum experience
placements which make up the Master of Arts in
Counselling Psychology program. In addition, they complete
a substantial research study and submit this in the form of a
major thesis. Students are also required to attend and
participate in the Department's regular program of colloquia.
There will normally be an intake of up to fik new entrants
each year. The Department 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 prior to
lodging an application.
~ooi Doctor of Philosophy
The degree of Doctor of Philosophy may be undertaken by
suitably qualified individuals in areas of study compatible
with the interests and expertise of staff.