Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Course Description:
This is a higher degree by research, incorporating coursework and professional placement components, completed over four years of full-time or eight years of part-time study. It is possible for students to move between full-time and part-time modes in certain circumstances. International student visa holders must study full-time. The program gives candidates the opportunity to develop professional and research skills in counselling psychology. The major component of the program (70%) involves a substantial research project, and reporting this research in the form of a thesis. Normally the thesis is 40,000-60,000 words in length, not including appendices and references. A research topic must be mutually agreed upon by the candidate and a member of staff in the psychology discipline who is qualified to supervise the research. There will normally be an intake of up to five new entrants each year. The faculty may vary the frequency of intake and the number of new entrants depending on the availability of staff to provide suitable research supervision. Prospective students may also wish to consider the Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Psychology) or Master of Psychology (Counselling Psychology) or Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology)
Course Structure:
Candidates undertaking the Doctor in Psychology (Counselling Psychology) program will complete the coursework components,1500 hours of placement and their major thesis. Graduates will be highly skilled in research and professional practice in the area of counselling psychology.
Units of Study:
Full-time program structure Year 1 Semester 1 HAY648 Research Project (Counselling) A Semester 2 HAY648-HAY649-HAY650-HAY651 Research Project (Counselling) A, B, C & D Year 2 Semester 1 HAY635 Diagnosis, Treatment and Referral HAY643 Professional, Ethical and Legal Issues HAY650 Research Project (Counselling) C Semester 2 HAY626 Cognitive Behavioural Interventions HAY641 Counselling Placement A2 HAY651 Research Project (Counselling) D Year 3 Semester 1 HAY646 Supervised Counselling Placement B1 HAY652 Research Project (Counselling) E Semester 2 HAY638 Aspects of Professional Practice HAY645 Supervised Counselling Placement B2 HAY625 Systemic Family Counselling HAY653 Research Project (Counselling) F Year 4 Semester 1 HAY654 Research Project (Counselling) G Semester 2 HAY655 Research Project (Counselling) H Part-time program structure Year 1 Semester 1 HAY630 Counselling Theory and Skills HAY657 Research Project (Counselling) A1 Semester 2 HAY624 Program Evaluation for Psychologists HAY658 Research Project (Counselling) A2 Year 2 Semester 1 HAY627 Advanced Psychological Assessment HAY659 Research Project (Counselling) B1 Semester 2 HAY640 Counselling Placement A1 HAY660 Research Project (Counselling) B2 Year 3 Semester 1 HAY643 Professional, Ethical and Legal Issues HAY661 Research Project (Counselling) C1 Semester 2 HAY641 Counselling Placement A2 HAY662 Research Project (Counselling) C2 Year 4 Semester 1 HAY635 Diagnosis, Treatment and Referral HAY663 Research Project (Counselling) D1 Semester 2 HAY626 Cognitive Behavioural Interventions HAY664 Research Project (Counselling) D2 Year 5 Semester 1 HAY646 Supervised Counselling Placement B1 HAY665 Research Project (Counselling) E1 Semester 2 HAY625 Systemic Family Counselling HAY666 Research Project (Counselling) E2 Year 6 Semester 1 HAY667 Research Project (Counselling) F1 Semester 2 HAY645 Supervised Counselling Placement B2 HAY668 Research Project (Counselling) F2 Year 7 Semester 1 HAY669 Research Project (Counselling) G1 Semester 2 HAY638 Aspects of Professional Practice HAY670 Research Project (Counselling) G2 Year 8 Semester 1 HAY671 Research Project (Counselling) H1 Semester 2 HAY672 Research Project (Counselling) H2 Note: Subject availability may vary slightly from year to year due to timetable constraints.
Career Opportunities:
Graduates are equipped for careers in counselling psychology in hospitals, community welfare organisations, research organisations, and private practice.
Professional recognition:
This program has been granted full accreditation as a fifth and sixth year course in psychology by the Australian Psychological Society (APS). Graduates will be eligible for: Membership of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) Registration as a Psychologist in the State of Victoria Membership of the APS College of Counselling Psychologists
Entry Requirements:
The formal admission requirements for the doctorate are: A degree from an Australian university and to have completed a four-year sequence of studies in psychology at first or upper second class level in a course or courses accredited by the Australian Psychological Society, or equivalent overseas qualifications recognised by the APS, or a masters degree in psychology recognised by the APS. Experience in face-to-face counselling or significant training in counselling skills e.g. Lifeline, Care Ring, counselling skills in tertiary programs or other appropriate work experience. Demonstrated possession of an appropriate level of knowledge and skill related to research. In accordance with the guidelines set by the Swinburne Graduate Research School, to have applied for and gained candidature approved by the Swinburne Higher Degrees Committee. Applicants who fail to gain candidature will not be eligible to continue in the doctoral program and may choose to apply for a place in the masters program. International applicants will be required to have minumum English proficiency with an IELTS score of 7 or higher and no bands less than 7 or TOEFL (CBT 237, essay rating 5.0; IBT 91-100 writing score 22). Applicants with excellent results in their fourth year studies and relevant human services work experience will be short listed and interviewed by a selection panel and an order-of-merit for entry will be prepared taking into account (a) academic record, (b) demonstrated knowledge and skills related to research, (c) previous work experience and training, and (d) academic and professional referees' reports. Note: This program is normally available on a full-time basis only.
The formal admission requirements for the doctorate are:
Applicants with excellent results in their fourth year studies and relevant human services work experience will be short listed and interviewed by a selection panel and an order-of-merit for entry will be prepared taking into account (a) academic record, (b) demonstrated knowledge and skills related to research, (c) previous work experience and training, and (d) academic and professional referees' reports.
Note: This program is normally available on a full-time basis only.
Credit Transfer:
Due to Australian Psychological Society accreditation requirements for eligibility, Credit Transfer Arrangements are not possible for this program.
Course Fees:
Candidates are eligible to apply for both Australian Postgraduate Awards and Swinburne University of Technology Postgraduate Research Awards. The application closing date for these awards is 31 October each year. Candidates are also eligible to apply, on a competitive basis, for a Research Training Scheme (RTS) fee waiver after the equivalent full-time first year of study.
Scholarships:
Refer to the Office of Research and Graduate Studies website for further information and guidelines http://www.swin.edu.au/research/schols.htm
Application Procedure:
Two application forms must be completed for the coursework and research candidature components of the course. Both the Postgraduate Application form and Postgraduate Research Candidature Application form need to be completed and can be obtained by downloading from the web at http://www.swin.edu.au/hed/postgrad or by contacting the Faculty of Life and Social Sciences on telephone: (03) 9214 5209, email: lssinfo@swin.edu.au. Candidates are eligible to apply for both Australian Postgraduate Awards and Swinburne University of Technology Postgraduate Research Awards. Postgraduate Research Candidature Applications and scholarship applications are made on the same form, however, the deadline for 2009 scholarship applications is 31 October 2008. Short-listed applicants may be invited to attend a highly competitive selection interview. Mid-year entry for 2008 is not available. Applications for February 2009 entry close on 31 October 2008.
Information Sessions:
2008 Open Day Sunday 17 August 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Only at Hawthorn, Lilydale and Prahran campuses. For more information, visit www.swinburne.edu.au/openday Postgraduate Information Day Tuesday, 7 Oct 2008 4:00pm – 7:30pm Atrium, Hawthorn campus
2008 Open Day
Sunday 17 August
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Only at Hawthorn, Lilydale and Prahran campuses.
For more information, visit www.swinburne.edu.au/openday
Postgraduate Information Day
Tuesday, 7 Oct 2008
4:00pm – 7:30pm
Atrium, Hawthorn campus
Further information:
Web: Enquire online Tel: 1300 368 777 Email: postgrad@swinburne.edu.au
