Doctorate in Psychology–
leading to a recognized D.Psych.!
Degree: Doctor of Psychology
Application deadline: 20.03.2025 | Program start: 01.05.2025
- Studying flexibly alongside your job
- Traditionally scientific oriented
- Internationally recognized qualification
- Individual support from recognized academics
- learning content with a strong practical focus
Are you looking to achieve the highest qualification level for your psychology training ? As a prospective psychologist or counselor, the doctorate in psychology enables you to expand your psychology knowledge at the highest academic level . As a graduate, you will maximize your career opportunities in various areas of psychology .
Our doctoral program offers you the opportunity to expand your academic qualifications with a Doctor of Psychology while continuing to work . Thanks to our virtual study concept, your doctorate can be flexibly integrated into your everyday life – so you can continue your education both academically and professionally.
Your advantage with us : During your doctoral research work, you will receive individual expert support from our academics. You can flexibly undertake the research work for your dissertation alongside your job. If this sounds good enough.. then go for your doctorate!
Short profile: Doctor of Psychology (D.Psych.)
| Diploma: | Doctor of Psychology (D.Psych.) |
| Duration: | 6 Semesters (3 Years) |
| Study Model: | Full-time – can be combined with professional activity |
| Studay concept: |
Optimal combination of intensive personal support and maximum flexibility through digital live lectures
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| Location independence: | Study from home, at work or on the go |
| Quality seal: |
Accredited by the
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What is the Doctor of Psychology about?
Our part-time Doctor of Psychology is aimed at master’s graduates who want to further develop their scientific skills in the field of psychology at the highest academic level.
You will obtain your doctorate through an independent research or innovative academic project (doctoral thesis). Throughout your entire research process, you will be supported individually and professionally by top-class supervisors.
The aim of the course is to successfully complete a doctoral thesis.
Thanks to the flexible design options and regular professional exchange with your personal supervisor, you can continue your professional career even during your studies. You can obtain the D.Psych. practically “on the side”.
Our D.Psych. is an internationally recognized degree after a doctoral program of at least three years at the 3rd level of the Bologna classification (level 8 MQF/EQR). Please note that our doctorate is an academic degree program that does not necessarily lead to a professional warrant for psychologists in Europe so we recommend you check with the respective psychology professions board of your respective countries before applying.
Recognition and Accreditation of the Study Programme
Triagon is a Higher Education Institution with international accreditation. Our institution meets the European Standards and Guidelines (ESG).
This has been confirmed by the distinguished German accreditation agency ACQUIN, which is a full member of EQAR. The programme accreditation and the institutional accreditation were granted in full and without any conditions.
In addition, all degree programmes are accredited by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA), at levels 6 (Bachelor), 7 (Master) and 8 (Doctorate) of the Malta Qualifications Framework (MQF) and the European Qualifications Framework for Lifelong Learning (EQF) respectively.
All Triagon degrees are internationally recognised and strictly adhere to the standards and requirements for higher education laid out in the Bologna Process. All study programmes offered by Triagon enable students to pursue further studies (e.g. a Master's degree or a doctorate) on an international level.
Your doctorate in virtual on-site study!
Our innovative virtual on-site course explained in one word: flexible!
During y our studies y ou can expect :
- Online learning platform with an extensive library for your self-study whenever and wherever you want
- Digital live lectures & webinars in the evenings and on weekends for intensive support from your lecturers
- Exchange with fellow students – learn with and from each other! Case study-based learning for maximum practical relevance
- Own project work with a focus on your research topic
You can combine your Doctor of Psychology degree with professional and family commitments in a flexible manner!
Features of our digital learning concept::
- Study flexibly alongside your job: The flexibility of the online face-to-face study allows you to study alongside your job, including knowledge transfer into practice.
- Online study with personal support: At Triagon, you study in the online face-to-face study format. This combines the advantages of a distance learning course (independence of time and location) with the benefits of a personally supervised online course (interactive live lectures and professional exchange with lecturers and fellow students).
- Multimedia materials for all learning types: The multimedia learning materials on our online learning platform (video lectures, online tutorials, online tests, audio-recorded lecture slides, PDF guides) enable you to learn efficiently. All learning types can benefit from this.
- Better learning progress through block-format study: You first complete one module before starting the next. This allows you to focus on one subject area.
- Case study-based learning for increased action competence: Our approach to project-based learning is characterized by a strong practical orientation of the study content . We offer you the opportunity to link study and project work with your job in terms of subject matter and time.
Curriculum and course of study in the Doctor of Psychology (D.Psych.)
The Doctor of Psychology (D.Psych.) program is strongly application-oriented and provides you with methodological skills for practice as well as for research. You complete the program with a doctoral thesis.
The D.Psych. degree program is designed for three years (6 semesters) and has six taught modules.
Expert lecturers guide you at all times during your doctoral process: from the step-by-step planning and development of your research project to the final implementation of your dissertation.
Your modules in the Doctor of Psychology (D.Psych)
A research-focused doctorate in psychology provides a solid foundation for applying your expertise in a real-world setting. This level 8 program will also provide you the necessary skills, knowledge and competence in comprehensively applying what you have learnt throughout your research in a more down-to-earth context. Obtaining a D.Psych also means that you have contributed extensively to and existing knowledge by conducting primary research in a specific context
During your doctorate, you will complete six modules one after the other, which you will complete with your doctoral thesis.
Module 1: Practice-based Advanced Research in Psychology
In practice-based research, the focus is on your professional practice. You actively reflect on how this changes through the doctoral process.
This module focuses on teaching the unique characteristics of a research- based doctorate twhich enables practice-oriented scholarly research. To do this, you will learn the basic scientific principles of evidence-based practice. You will develop yourself into a confident and reflective practitioner and researcher and be able to respond to social, scientific and ethical challenges on the basis of sound scientific research.
The research approaches in this module include experimental and correlational approaches, field study research, practitioner research, and specific research paradigms in psychology, such as case studies, feasability studies, and process research.
Assessment : Research gap analysis brief (100%)
Module 2: Advanced Theories and Current Research in Psychology
This module will provide you with advanced knowledge and skills to comprehensively and critically understand current psychological research, including systematic application of advanced theories and debates in the field at doctoral level. The module will also address controversies in the classification, assessment, diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders. The main arguments and discussions to be developed during this module will relate to the following topics:
- History and Systems of Psychology
- Psychological assessment
- social psychology
- behavioral assessment and analysis
- developmental psychology
- Learning, Cognition and Affect
- Multicultural and Gender Issues
- Cognitive and neuropsychological assessment
- psychopathology
- Developmental Psychology:
- personality assessment
- assessment of children
- Ethical and professional issues
Assessment : Written Assignment (100%)
Module 3: Advanced Qualitative Research Methods in Applied Psychology
This module focuses on qualitative research methodology. This means that you will acquire advanced knowledge in planning an empirical study and interpreting, evaluating and summarizing the resulting findings. Theoretical questions are discussed in connection with the planning and analysis of qualitative empirical studies in psychology. You will also gain in-depth knowledge of qualitative research characteristics such as the development of qualitative research questions, data and source triangulation, reflexivity and holistic phenomenological approaches.
Assessment : Research Paper (100%)
Module 4: Advanced Quantitative Research Methods in Applied Psychology
This module aims to teach you quantitative research methods at doctoral level.
This includes:
- generation of hypotheses
- Creation of research designs (e.g. post- and pre-post designs)
- validity and reliability
- data collection methods (e.g. questionnaires, observation plans)
- Basic and advanced data analysis using software such as R or SPSS
- Calculating descriptive statistics and creating diagrams
- probability and significance tests
- Parametric and non-parametric inferential statistics (e.g. chi-square, correlations)
- (Non-)parametric mean comparison tests
- Regression-based moderation and mediation analyses Multivariate Tests
- writing research reports
Assessment : Research paper (100%)
Module 5: Reflexivity in Action
This module offers you the opportunity to reflect on your progress during your studies in the field of psychology. The milestones achieved in the doctoral program are recorded in reflective reports. The module focuses on the experiences in research groups and documents changes in thinking and practice in order to illustrate your individual development. The module also includes the creation of your own pilot study in psychology to give you even more practical experience and reflection on the research process and study design.
To support this, you will work with case studies (real cases).
Assessment: Pilot study (100%)
Module 6: Doctoral Thesis in Psychology
In the final phase of your studies, you will focus on writing your doctoral thesis . To receive professional support, you will regularly attend supervision sessions and tutorials . You will receive detailed advice on your research direction and the form and content of your dissertation. This will enable you to conduct your own research and write your doctor thesis on time.
As part of your D.SPych, you will conduct a novel research project in the field of psychology by collecting, analyzing and interpreting data at doctoral level. The topic of the work can be practical, theoretical, technical or historical . Your doctorate can be career-oriented and include fieldwork. You also have the opportunity to make it academic and theoretical in terms of source material and methodology.
You can develop your topic independently or optionally within the framework of a specific dissertation interest or specialist group.
Your advantage : At the TRIAGON Academy, you will be assigned a personal supervisor. This means you will receive optimal support both personally and professionally during your dissertation.
How can you complete TRIAGON’s virtual on-site course?
Your Doctor of Psychology degree is based on our digital study concept with virtual presence . This means you can complete your studies alongside your job , regardless of location and with flexible scheduling .
Would you like to get to know us personally ? This is possible in our local service centers.
Study digitally & live worldwide – from home, at work or on the go!
When developing our study concept , we took into account that life circumstances change over time . That’s why the Doctor of Psych gives you the opportunity to adapt your studies to your life .
Virtual classroom study offers many possibilities for different life situations, notably:
target group and personal requirements
For the D.Psych. you need an academic degree at level 7 (Master or equivalent) in psychology or a related subject. Initial professional experience in the field of psychology of around two years is considered as an advantage.
The following characteristics can be further helpful for your eligibility:
- Identification with responsible activities (leadership tasks, problem recognition & decision-making)
- Good self- and time management (phases of self-study)
- Willingness to learn through self-reflection, analysis, feedback & supervision
- Good knowledge of English (globalized work environment)
If you have other professional qualifications or work experience, please contact us. We will provide individual guidance and clarify whether you are eligible for the course before even applying.
Admission requirements
Candidates must have the ability and opportunity to carry out detailed research activity in one or more organisations. Candidates will normally have already gained an MBA or other business-related master’s degree, together with 2-3 years of business and management experience. Candidates are required to submit a 3000 word proposal and successfully pass a panel interview. They have to demonstrate the capability for doing independent research at level 8 MQF.
Students must produce evidence of English language proficiency at IELTS:6.0 or equivalents with a minimum of 5 in each component or English B2 referred to CEFR.
In brief prospective students :
- Study without NC (numerus clausus)
- Require a Level 7 qualification according to the European
- Qualifications Framework (EQF), e.g. Master’s degree in psychology
- and 2-3 years of professional experience required
- Shall submit an exposé of 3,000 words must be submitted
- and an admission interview must be passed Can either study in German or English
based on their respective language skills (B2)
If you have any further questions about the application process and/or the admission requirements, please contact us by email: info@triagon.mt or by phone: +356 77780803
We will be happy to check your possible admission and credit options free of charge and without obligation.
Tuition Fees and Financing
The monthly tuition fees are €530 (36 installments) for a period of 3 years plus a one-time registration fee of €450 and a one-time examination fee of €450 for written registration of the doctoral thesis. The tuition fees for each additional semester are €3,180. Payment can be made monthly or semester-by-semester.