Dissertation - In Progress (PSYC8005)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2025
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
School
Psychology School
Units
32
Duration
Four Semesters
Attendance mode
External
Incompatible
PSYC8011, PSYC8012
Prerequisite
Registration with Psychology Board of Australia
Restricted
Doctor of Psychology students only
Assessment methods
The dissertation is equivalent four full-time semesters of enrolment. The usual minimum length of th e dissertation is 30,000 words and the maximum length should not exceed 50,000 words, excluding Appe ndices, Tables, and Figures. The writing must conform to the most current American Psychological Ass ociation style requirements.
Course enquiries
Associate Professor Alan Pegna (Semester 1, Semester 2, In person)
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | External | External | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course duration
This course runs over course, commencing in Semester 2, 2025.
Course description
The purpose of the professional doctorate in psychology is to provide advanced postgraduate research training in Clinical Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology and Clinical Psychology or Clinical Psychology and Clinical Geropsychology.
