Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology
Monash University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00008C
Educational and developmental psychologists focus on how people develop and learn throughout their lifetime. They work with individuals, families, groups and organisations in a range of settings and have varying roles such as school psychologist, guidance officer, and child and adolescent counsellor. They conduct psychological and educational assessments and instructional planning for exceptional children, adolescents and adults. The Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology is an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited fifth and sixth year sequence in psychology and prepares graduates to practise as educational and developmental psychologists in settings including schools, health and welfare services, care facilities, clinics and private practice within business and corporate environments. The course develops you as an independent specialist with a professional commitment to lifelong learning and application of the theoretical, research, assessment and therapeutic skills related to educational and developmental psychology.
Structure
96 credit points
Subjects
- Educational and developmental psychology
Standard entry requirements
- A fourth year of psychology study from any course accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), which may be a Graduate Diploma or Bachelorshonours degree, with at least a distinction (70%) average in fourth year psychology.
- These qualifications must have been completed within the last 10 years of the commencement date of further studies.
- Applicants with international qualifications will need to have their qualifications assessed by the Australian Psychological Society (APS)
- In addition, applicants must provide evidence of demonstrated suitability for work as a professional psychologist determined by completion of a supplementary form and satisfactory referee reports (one academic and one professional), relevant voluntary or paid work experience, and if short listed, attend an interview.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Clayton | International: $85,800 | No |
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