Doctoral Program in Psychology

The need of Doctoral Program in Psychology in eastern Indonesia is also demanded by psychologists working in applied psychology service bureaus and management institutions as well as professionals working in hospitals, educational institutions and companies. The number of people with master's degrees who need further education at doctoral level is also not small. In order to meet these

needs, the Doctoral Program in Psychology Universitas Airlangga was opened. The Doctoral Program in Psychology Universitas Airlangga establishes to meet the need of academics and professionals working in companies, government, the community, the Army and others. It is a distinction in the "flowing and cultivating system" which focuses on two things: (1) development of concepts and knowledge, as well as research capabilities; and (2) completion of the dissertation on time.

Students are expected to have good concept and knowledge in the psychological field to have extraordinary skills in conducting research, and to complete the dissertation within three years. The vision to become an independent, innovative, and leading center for psychology doctoral education regionally and internationally, a pioneer in the development of science, technology and humanities based on religious morality

drives strategies to achieve a high quality and competitive learning system.

The vision embeds in the objectives on: 

 

  1. Producing doctors in psychology who are knowledgeable, competent, creative, dynamic, professional and highly competitive.
  2. Conducting fundamental, applied and innovative policy research that support to the development of education and community outreach program.
  3. Devoting expertise in science, technology and moral to the public.
  4. Striving for independence in implementing the Three Three Principles of Higher Education through the development of institutional management oriented to the global competition. 
Student testimonials
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Dr. Dinie Ratri Desiningrum, S.Psi, M.Si
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Academics from Universitas Diponegoro
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I am very happy and proud to have completed my study in the Doctoral Program of Psychology at Universitas Airlangga.
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Overview

Doctoral education is the culmination of formal education series oriented to producing scientists capable of developing and producing scientific findings. Necessitated by enormous demand for doctoral education in psychology in Indonesia, the Doctoral Program in Psychology at Universitas Airlangga was established in 2010. The program enjoys an excellent reputation as the best three in Indonesia that progressively build up network with top universities worldwide. The program aims to produce distinguished doctors in psychology who are competent in scientific works at both theoretical and practical levels in solving numerous fundamental problems in society. The graduates are trained to analyse psychological theories to be contributed to the advancement of science and public welfare. 

As one of the leading A-accredited psychology doctoral Programs, the course is accompanied by experienced faculty and supervising teams, provides open atmosphere for students to demonstrate high critical thinking skills and to have analytical and synthesizing ability, so that they can generate new knowledge or adapted results as an accurate application and interpretation of existing knowledge.

We warmly welcome candidates from all over the world who want to connecting local social cultural sense and international insight. Join us to keep imagining, learning and working for life. 

Course details

The Curriculum of Doctoral Program in Psychology is developed under the International Qualification Framework which are:

1. Able to develop new knowledge, technology, and or art in their scientific field or professional practice through research, to produce creative, original, and tested works. 

 

2. Able to solve science, technology, and or art problems in their scientific field through an inter-, multi- or trans-disciplinary approach.

3. Able to manage, lead, and develop research and development that is beneficial for the benefit of mankind, and is able to gain national and international recognition

Students have to complete 51 credits distributed in 30 Courses related to Dissertation and 21 Courses supporting competency in other areas. The curriculum is designed for 3 years (36 months).  Broad topic areas are supported by the experts in Organisational and Industrial Psychology, Social Psychology, Educational and Developmental Psychology, Clinical Psychology, and Psychometrics.

Entry requirements

Admission Requirements

1. Postgraduate GPA > 3,25

2. A bachelors graduate and postgraduate of a public health program 

3. Applicants holding a postgraduate degree not relating to the field of Public Health must follow the matriculation

4. Provide a pre-proposal for his/her dissertation

5. Applicants must attach a letter of recommendation from the potential Promoter (mandatory for prospective applicants By Research).

Career outcomes

The Doctoral Program in Psychology Universitas Airlangga aims to produce graduates who develop:

  1. New science and technology concepts in their field of expertise.
  2. Fundamental and applied research Programs
  3. Interdisciplinary approaches.

The graduates are  expected to be able to conduct, organise and lead research in interdisciplinary scientific approaches based on ethics. The graduates  will be able to develop a new psychological concept which benefits mankind.

Qualification
Doctor of Psychology (Dr.)
Duration
36
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City
Surabaya
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