Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental)

Master

In Melborne (Australia)

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Melborne (Australia)

  • Duration

    2 Years

  • Start date

    Different dates available

The Master of Psychology (Ed and Dev) degree at ACU is a two year postgraduate course consisting of academic coursework, practical training in assessment, diagnosis and intervention, lifespan perspective, and completion of a research project. Successful completion of the course allows registration as a general psychologist and eligibility for the two year registrar program, culminating in Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) endorsement in Educational & Developmental psychology.

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Location

Start date

Melborne (Australia)
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Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

Graduates will be well-prepared for work as practitioner psychologists or skilled researchers who 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 may conduct psychological and educational assessments and instructional planning for exceptional children, adolescents and adults.

Applicants require an academic IELTS minimum overall score of 7.0 (with a minimum score of 7.0 in all bands), or an equivalent acceptable test score as outlined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy (Schedule 3).

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Subjects

  • Psychology
  • Philosophy
  • Doctor
  • Practice
  • Endorsement
  • Developmental
  • Additional
  • Completion
  • Successful
  • Allows

Course programme

Successful completion of the course allows registration as a general psychologist and upon completion of an additional period of supervised practice, for area of practice endorsement in educational and developmental psychology with The Psychology Board of Australia.

Combined Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental) and Doctor of Philosophy:

ACU also offers the Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental)/Doctor of Philosophy which combines professional training within clinical psychology with a research Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

Students interested in this combined degree must first apply for and complete one year of the Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental). During this year they should consult with their course coordinator to determine their eligibility for the combined degree.

Determination of students who meet the requirements to enrol in the combined Master/PhD program, and who will be offered a place, will be the responsibility of the course coordinator in collaboration with the Head of School and ACU Candidature Services.

Additional information

Start dates

Melbourne
Semester 1 - Applications closed
Semester 2 - Not on offer

Course costs

Average first year fee: $6680 Commonwealth Supported (indicative only; subject to passage of legislation)
Average first year fee: $26200 Fee-Paying (indicative only)

Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental)

Price on request