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PhD of Psychology

Deakin University

  • Warrnambool, Australia
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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About the program

A 4-year doctoral programme in Psychology at Memorial University.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Learners studying Psychology can develop the ability to evaluate social and behavioural evidence
  • Apply relevant research methods and ethical principles
  • And communicate findings to diverse audiences
  • And conduct and communicate an original research project where this is a research doctorate. These are indicative learning goals
  • Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

  • Research Assistant
  • Community Support Coordinator
  • Behavioral Health Program Assistant

Curriculum

  • Courses
  • A comprehensive exam and a thesis
  • With research in behavioural neuroscience
  • Cognition
  • Clinical
  • Developmental and social psychology.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • AQF Level 8 or 9 qualification (bachelor honours or master) in the relevant area with a research component of at least 25% of a final year
  • Assessed at about Deakin 70%
  • A supervisor with matching expertise is needed.
  • Grade/academic selection criteria: Honours or master with research component at a Deakin grade equivalent of at least 70% (PhD)

Accepted academic background

AQF Level 8 or 9 qualification (e.g. bachelor honours or master) in the relevant area with a research component equal to at least 25% of a final year of full-time study, assessed at a grade equivalent to Deakin 70%; a supervisor with matching expertise is needed

Language tests

  • IELTS 7.0 (no band below 6.5)
  • IELTS Academic 7

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Previous degree certificate
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Statement of purpose
  • Research proposal
  • Academic references
  • English language proficiency evidence if required
  • Passport identification page

How to apply

  1. Review the Psychology admission requirements at Deakin University. Identify the research area and prepare a research proposal. Contact a potential supervisor if the program requires one. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.

Other costs

Tuition per year$43,800 AUD
Application fee$100 AUD
Deposit$11,000 AUD

Program details

CampusWarrnambool Campus
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Health
DepartmentDepartment of Health Sciences
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value24
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3
Scholarship noteDeakin University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for PhD of Psychology.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    May 2027

    Apply by

    15 Mar 2027

    121 days left

  • Program starts

    July 2027

    Apply by

    15 May 2027

    182 days left

  • Program starts

    October 2027

    Apply by

    15 Aug 2027

    274 days left

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.