About the course

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, and within business 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. You will develop advanced understanding of, and the skills associated with: human developmental stages and processes throughout the lifespan, psycho-educational assessment and treatment approaches for problematic or atypical development, advanced therapeutic counselling process and the cycle of effective intervention and change, contemporary models of exceptionality and inclusion, evidence-based intervention and treatment programs for psychological problems and psychopathology across the lifespan, contemporary research and theories of abilities, personality and psychopathology, ethical, cultural and professional issues, administering and reporting a range of essential psycho-educational assessment instruments for assessing abilities and personality and adjustment of children through to adults. In addition you will apply theory to practice with 1000 hours of supervised professional placements in a range of settings. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Clayton
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Clayton
Semester 1 (February), 2026	Clayton

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Monash University

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. Applicants with international qualifications will need to have their qualifications assessed by the Australian Psychological Society (APS).

　　IELTS: 7.0 overall (no band lower than 7.0). TOEFL Paper-based test: 587 with a TWE of 5. TOEFL Internet-based test: score 98 overall with minimum scores: Writing: 27, Listening: 24, Reading: 24 and Speaking: 23.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 98.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Monash University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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