Key Information
- Duration: Full-time 48 months; Part-time 96 months
- Start: March 2027 (apply before September 2026)
- Language: English
- Credits: 192 alternative credits
- Delivered: On Campus
Overview
The Clinical Psychology program at the University of Wollongong provides a comprehensive program of study of the professional practice of psychology including assessment, intervention, communication and ethics. It also provides specialised training and supervised practice in the assessment and intervention skills of clinical psychologists.
Key facts
- Supervised practice and structured learning provide a fifth and sixth year that meet the requirements for general registration as a psychologist, and to provide preparation for entry into a registrar program leading to an area of practice endorsement in clinical psychology with the Psychology Board of Australia.
- You will develop a PhD thesis with the guidance of an expert supervisor and have some flexibility in the configuration of course work, clinical placements and research. Typically, coursework is completed in years one, three and four, with a sustained research focus throughout.
Accreditation
The Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology) is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Psychotherapy
- Assessment
- Applied Interventions
- Clinical Assessment and Interventions
- Thesis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English Requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 94
- PTE Academic: 69
- IELTS: 7
Other Requirements
CRICOS: 003002G
Students must have successfully completed a four year, or three year plus a fourth year, APAC-accredited sequence in psychology, within the last 10 years, with an Honours degree of at least Class II Division 1 (or equivalent 4th year qualification) to be a successful candidate for the Clinical Psychology Program.
All applicants for research degrees must submit a written (preferably typed) proposal as part of their application. This proposal should:
- commence with a statement detailing any previous research or project experience you have undertaken, including if possible a copy of the abstract of such work;
- contain, in no more than one additional page, a clearly focussed research proposal for the study you would wish to undertake throughout your registration in the course; and
- conclude with a statement of your motivation for wanting to undertake the research course.
Fees and Funding
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International tuition fees: 41,280 AUD / year
- Domestic tuition fees: 37,056 AUD / year
Living costs in Wollongong, Australia: 1,600-2,200 AUD / month.
