Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental) for 2013
At a glance
Career opportunities
The Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental) is an APAC accredited program and will qualify graduates to register as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (PBA). Graduates will meet most requirements for membership of the College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). The program prepares graduates to practise as educational and developmental psychologists in a range of settings including primary and secondary schools, health and welfare services, care facilities, and within business and corporate environments.
For more detailed information regarding the role and employment prospects of educational and developmental psychologists, students should consult the College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists, Australian Psychological Society please visit: [
www.education.monash.edu.au/students/prospective/english-requirements/
Professional recognitions
Australian
The Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental) program has been designed for students who wish to practice as psychologists and seek membership of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). This program is fully accredited by the APAC.
Why study Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental)?
This course prepares graduates to practise as educational and developmental psychologists in schools, hospitals, clinics, private practices and health oriented facilities.
Educational and developmental psychologists focus on how people develop and learn throughout their lifetime. They work in many different settings with individuals, families, groups and organisations. They also have varying titles such as school psychologist, guidance officer, and child and adolescent counsellor. Educational and developmental psychologists also conduct psychological and educational assessments and instructional planning for exceptional children, adolescents and adults.
Students complete four intensive advanced level units and three supervised placements of 125 days - or 1000 recorded hours of practical experience and a 12,000-16,000 word research thesis. The research thesis involves an independent empirical investigation of a high scientific standard, directly relevant to the specialism.
This program has been designed for students who wish to practise as psychologists and seek membership of the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). The program is fully accredited by the APAC.
For more information on the course structure visit the coursemap page.
Entry requirements
View entry requirements and applications for domestic students
Duration
2 years full-time
4 years part-time
Fees for 2013
Fees are subject to change annually.
Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Average annual student contribution
$ 5,868 AUD
Note: see information on how average fee is calculated.
Domestic fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$ 23,350 AUD
From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.
Intakes
First Semester (March)
Attendances
- On-campus at Clayton: full-time, part-time
Faculty
Course code: 3232
CRICOS code: 038585A
Entry requirements
View entry requirements and applications for international students
Duration
2 years full-time
Fees for 2013
Fees are subject to change annually.
International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$ 28,260 AUD
From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.
Intakes
First Semester (March)
Attendances
- On-campus at Clayton: full-time
Faculty
Course code: 3232
CRICOS code: 038585A
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Telephone: +61 3 9903 4788
Email: study@monash.edu
Admissions information for domestic students
Entry requirements
Minimum entrance requirements
Admission to the program requires four years of APAC approved study in psychology. These qualifications must have been completed within the last 10 years. Applicants with international qualifications will need to have their qualifications assessed by the APS - Australian Psychological Society. For further information please visit the APS website.. Selection will be based on academic merit and personal suitability. Intending applicants should ensure they possess such qualifications. Confidential referee reports are required. The closing date for applications is usually end October and selection for short-listed applicants will include an interview, usually held in late November or early December.
English requirements: See the English Language Requirements web page
Psychology programs - additional English language requirements:
Applicants for the Master of Psychology and Master of Psychology/PhD programs must obtain and maintain provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia's (PBA) before commencing their study.
The PBA requires that applicants, whether domestic or international who completed any of their secondary or tertiary studies in a medium other than English must supply an IELTS test result and meet their English language requirements for provisional registration as a psychologist before commencing the program. For further information please visit: www.psychologyboard.gov.au.
Additional application requirements:
Supplementary forms and confidential referee reports must also be submitted with the application for this program. These forms can be found at www.education.monash.edu/students/prospective/howtoapply/postgraduate.html.
Special application requirements
All applicants must submit a Master of Psychology Supplementary Information Form and a Master of Psychology Professional Referee Report Form. For further information please visit the How to apply for a Psychology degree webpage.
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
Applications
Semester one (March)
Semester two (July)
This course is not available for Second Semester (July) entry.
Admissions information for international students
Entry requirements
International entry requirements
Admission to the program requires four years of APAC approved study in psychology. These qualifications must have been completed within the last 10 years. Applicants with international qualifications will need to have their qualifications assessed by the APS - Australian Psychological Society. For further information please visit the APS website.. Selection will be based on academic merit and personal suitability. Intending applicants should ensure they possess such qualifications. Confidential referee reports are required. The closing date for applications is usually end October and selection for short-listed applicants will include an interview, usually held in late November or early December.
English requirements: See the English Language Requirements web page
Additional application requirements:
Supplementary forms and confidential referee reports must also be submitted with the application for this program. These forms can be found at www.education.monash.edu/students/prospective/howtoapply/postgraduate.html.
English requirements for international students
See the English Language Requirements web page
Psychology programs - additional English language requirements:
Applicants for the Master of Psychology and Master of Psychology/PhD programs must obtain and maintain provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia's (PBA) before commencing their study.
The PBA requires that applicants, whether domestic or international who completed any of their secondary or tertiary studies in a medium other than English must supply an IELTS test result and meet their English language requirements for provisional registration as a psychologist before commencing the program. For further information please visit: www.psychologyboard.gov.au.
Special application requirements
All applicants must submit a Master of Psychology Supplementary Information Form and a Master of Psychology Professional Referee Report Form. For further information please visit the How to apply for a Psychology degree webpage.
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
Applications
Semester one (March)
Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.
Semester two (July)
This course currently doesn't have places available for mid-year entry.
Enrolment obligation
International students enrolling in a CRICOS-registered course can study no more than 25% of their course by distance and/or online learning. Students cannot enrol exclusively in distance and/or online learning study in any compulsory study period. See standard 9.4 of The National Code 2007.
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