Counselling PhD Unit Set
Code PHDSCLCO
Why study at ECU?
-
A great student experience
As an ECU postgraduate, you can expect the best overall student experience of any public universities in Western Australia. More about QILT.
-
A 5-star postgrad experience
Our postgraduate students have rated us 5 stars for their overall experience in the latest Good Universities Guide. More 5-star ratings included: skills development, student support and teaching quality.
-
One of the world's young guns
We're ranked one of the world's best universities under 50 years old, and we've already established a global reputation for such a young institution.
About this PhD Unit Set
Counselling research at ECU tends to be psychotherapy focussed. The approach is generally psychoanalytic/relational in its nature.
Specific postgraduate research topics are developed in conjunction with the postgraduate coordinator or potential supervisor, however applications are particularly encouraged from those with an interest in: Clinical (psychology) issues Psychoanalytically-informed topics Gender and Sexuality Life online Researchers in the school are currently involved in projects investigating gender and sexuality, and psychoanalytically informed teaching and learning.
Code
PHDSCLCOAvailability & Campus
| Location | Availability |
|---|---|
| Joondalup | |
| Mount Lawley | |
| South West | |
| Online |
Notes
Important notes
-
Candidates enrolled in the Doctor of Philosophy Integrated (J42) may be required to attend classes on more than one campus to complete the research training component of the course.
-
Candidates are expected to meet regularly with their supervisors as part of the supervised independent research component of the course.
Career Opportunities
Employment opportunities
Supervisory Roles, Researcher, Psychoanalytic psychotherapy clinician
Possible future job titles
psychotherapy, clinical psychology, counselling, clinical supervision, psychoanalytic psychotherapist
This PhD Unit Set can be studied in the following courses
Experiences
The Important Things
Things you should know about if you're thinking about studying here.
Course Entry
There's more than one admission pathway into an ECU course. It depends on what you've studied already, or your work or life experience.
Fees & Scholarships
Course tuition fees can change, but we can give you an estimate of your costs. If you're eligible, a scholarship or student loan can help too.
Applying
Applying for a course is a fairly simple process, especially if you have scanned copies of qualifications, your resume or other paperwork, ready to upload.
ECU Experience
Starting a course is an exciting and sometimes daunting time, so we make a massive effort to ensure you get all the support you need to have a positive experience.