Candidates may apply to exit the programme with an MA in Psychotherapeutic Studies on successful completion of years one and two. Years three and four involve completion of a research project and thesis. Visit the programme website for more information.
Careers
Graduates of the Doctorate in Psychotherapy have a unique and in-depth portfolio of transferable competencies to advance the field of psychotherapy practice, education, training and research. They have the capacity to make, implement and challenge practice decisions based on outcome research and clinical expertise, to conduct research that advances the boundaries of psychotherapy knowledge, and to contribute to the development of psychotherapy as an authority in their chosen area. This skill set makes candidates desirable in advanced psychotherapy practice, supervision, research and teaching settings.
Programme Structure
- To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: First Class
English requirements
Duolingo English Test: 120
TOEFL iBT: 92 OR 4.5
New TOEFL iBT 1-6 score (CEFR-aligned). Equivalent to the 0-120 score.
PTE Academic: 63
IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
Applicants must:
- hold a primary degree or equivalent in a relevant area, such as in the humanities, health or education;
- hold a Masters degree in Psychotherapy or equivalent;
- have a minimum of 2 years post-training psychotherapy practice experience working with a broad range of psychological problems;
- be personally suitable to undertake an advanced taught programme (e.g. motivated, reflective);
- demonstrate evidence that they can undertake a research project at doctoral level;
- successfully undertake a selection interview.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
Non-residents: 25,082 AUD / year ≈ 15,500 EUR / year
EU/EEA
EU/EEA Nationals: 12,946 AUD / year ≈ 8,000 EUR / year
Additional Details
EU Fee: €8,000 per annum in years 1 & 2; €3,600 per annum in years 3 and 4
Non EU Fee: €15,500 per annum in years 1 & 2; €6,700 per annum in years 3 and 4
Living costs
Dublin, Ireland: 1,780-2,913 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
