Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology)

The Australian National University provides PhD candidates with a vibrant research community and outstanding program support. When selecting a research program, an institution's reputation is everything. ANU is one of the world's leading universities, and the smart choice for your research program.

As a PhD candidate, you will work with increased independence, under the direction of a supervisory panel of experts in the field. Your research will make an original and important contribution to human knowledge, research and development.

This program is designed for those who have a particular interest in the academic and research aspects of clinical psychology. Graduates of this program have the benefit of the training provided to Master of Clinical Psychology candidates with the intensive research training provided by completing a research PhD in the field of clinical psychology.

Employment Opportunities
Career options following the Doctor of Philosophy degree include an academic path andor public andor private clinical psychology practice.

Applicants must:

1. Have completed:

• an APAC accredited Bachelor degree with a minimum grade of with H2A in Honours in Psychology or international equivalent with a GPA of at least 5.5/7.0 or;
• an APAC accredited AQF Level 8 qualification, which must include a substantial research methodology component in Psychology, with a GPA of at least 5.5/7.0.

2. Have the written approval of an identified supervisor for the research project/thesis.

3. Provide:

• A detailed research proposal outlining your intended research, (applicants should seek guidance from the potential supervisor regarding length and content);
• An up-to-date CV including academic qualifications, work experience and research publications;
• At least three referee reports;

English Language Requirements

IELTS Academic - Overall score of 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each band. Note: The requirement of a minimum of 7.0 in each component can be met across two test sittings in a six month period, on condition that: The overall score is 7.0 on both tests; and There are no scores less than 6.5 in either test.

TOEFL iBT [excluding Paper Edition and Home Edition] - Overall score of 100 (Reading - 24; Writing - 27; Listening - 24; Speaking - 23). Note: The requirement of the minimum in each component can be met across two test sittings in a six month period, on condition that: The overall score is 100 on both tests; and There are no scores less than 24 in Writing, and 20 in Speaking and Listening, and 19 in Reading in either test.

PTE Academic [excluding PTE Academic Online] - Overall score of 70 minimum 65 in each band. Note: The requirement of the minimum of 65 in each component can be met across two test sittings in a six month period, on condition that: The overall score is 75 on both tests; and There are no scores less than 58 in either test.