Master of Educational Psychology (By Research) / Doctor of Philosophy
The University of Melbourne
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00116K
The Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental)/Doctor of Philosophy will enable students to become practitioners while developing advanced research skills and experience to enhance their capacity to work in professionally related tertiary programs. The course provides a grounding in the theoretical, conceptual and empirical foundations of professional practice in educational psychology, and the opportunity for students to develop skills relevant to professional practice through supervised professional experience. The course provides the opportunity for students to undertake a substantial piece of original research within the field of practice of educational psychology and related practice.
Structure
- 100 points of coursework in the first year
- 62.5 points of coursework over the second and third years
- 1000 hours of supervised fieldwork
- 80,000 word PhD thesis, completed over the second, third and fourth years.
Subjects
- Educational psychology
Standard entry requirements
- Have completed, within the last 10 years, an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited four-year undergraduate sequence in psychology (namely a three-year major in psychology as part of an undergraduate degree plus a fourth year Honours specialisation in psychology, or equivalent) with a weighted average mark of at least H2A (75%) or equivalent
- Have been accepted into the Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental) and be undertaking the first year of the masters before applying for the combined Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental)/Doctor of Philosophy
- Have completed a research proposal of 5000-6000 words and
- Have the written support of a principal supervisor for the thesis.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Parkville | No |
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| Parkville | No |
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Fee comments
Campuses: Parkville, Parkville.
This course is also for domestics please contact University of Melbourne for more informations about tuition fees
