Doctor of Psychology Dissertation A (PSYC8010)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2025
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
School
Psychology School
Units
32
Duration
Four Semesters
Attendance mode
In Person
Incompatible
PSYC8011, PSYC8012
Prerequisite
Registration with Psychology Board of Australia
Restricted
Restricted to Doctor of Psychology students only
Assessment methods
30,000 to 50,000 word thesis undertaken over 4 full-time semesters.
Course enquiries
Associate Professor Alan Pegna (Semester 1, Semester 2, St Lucia, In person)
A/Prof Alan Pegna
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) | St Lucia | In Person | 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 1, 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. The thesis ise equivalent in depth, scope and length to a Master of Philosophy and may be field or laboratory based. Students enrol in PSYC8010 Dissertation Part A in the first three semesters and PSYC8010 Dissertation Part B in the fourth semester of study.
