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.

Designed for

Students who wish to practice as psychologists and seek membership of the Australian Psychological Society (APS)

Structure

The course is structured in two parts, Part A. Applied academic studies in psychology and Part B. Clinical placement in psychology.PART A. Applied academic studies in psychologyPART B. Clinical placement in psychology

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 Bachelor's honours degree, with at least a distinction (70%) average in fourth year psychology.These qualifications must have been completed within the last 10 years.English entry requirementsLevel DIELTS (Academic):7.0 Overall score, with minimum band scores: Listening 7.0, Reading 7.0, Writing 7.0 and Speaking 7.0Pearson Test of English (Academic):65 Overall score, with minimum scores: Listening 65, Reading 65, Speaking 65 and Writing 65TOEFL Internet-based test:98 Overall score, with minimum scores: Reading 24, Listening 24, Speaking 23 and Writing 27

Recognition

Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC); Psychology Board of Australia (PBA); College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists of the Australian Psychological Society (APS)

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
Clayton Domestic: $67,000
International: $81,000
No
  • Full-time : 2 years
  • Part-time : 4 years

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