Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology)
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The Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology) is a four year research degree consisting of a substantial and original piece of clinical psychology research, plus field placements and course work. This course provides you with an opportunity to pursue doctoral level research in a specialised area of clinical psychology. Supervised field placements and relevant coursework enable you to be at the forefront of your chosen profession. The course aims to produce highly qualified scientist practitione
Official- Duration
- 4 years
- Qualification
- Doctoral Degree
- AQF 10
- Campus
- Bedford Park
- SA
- Course code
- CRICOS 039996G
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Course overview
The Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology) is a four year research degree consisting of a substantial and original piece of clinical psychology research, plus field placements and course work. This course provides you with an opportunity to pursue doctoral level research in a specialised area of clinical psychology. Supervised field placements and relevant coursework enable you to be at the forefront of your chosen profession. The course aims to produce highly qualified scientist practitioners in clinical psychology.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. Flinders PhD entry normally requires first-class or upper-second-class Australian bachelor honours or an equivalent AQF Level 8 or 9 postgraduate qualification containing at least six months of full-time-equivalent research. 2. Significant research component and course-specific HDR eligibility; English proficiency.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6W 6 · S 6
- TOEFL iBTOverall 60W 18 · S 18
- PTE AcademicOverall 50W 50 · S 50
- Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 169W 169 · S 169
- Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 169W 169 · S 169
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
Flinders PhD entry normally requires first-class or upper-second-class Australian bachelor honours or an equivalent AQF Level 8 or 9 postgraduate qualification containing at least six months of full-time-equivalent research.
Additional entry requirement
Significant research component and course-specific HDR eligibility; English proficiency.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Bedford Park | — | — | $45,500per year | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology)flinders.edu.au
- Flinders Universityflinders.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- International Student Guide 2026Official source
- International Course Guide 2027Official source
- Research degree eligibilityOfficial source
- Postgraduate entry requirementsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source