Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental) for 2012

Entry requirements

View entry requirements and applications for domestic students

Duration

2 years full-time
4 years part-time

Fees for 2012

Fees are subject to change annually.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Average annual student contribution
$ 5,648 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
$ 22,530 AUD

From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.

Intakes

First Semester (February)

Attendances

  • On-campus at Clayton: full-time, part-time
  • Off-campus: part-time

Faculty

Faculty of Education

Course code: 3232

CRICOS code:038585A

Find out more

Telephone +61 3 9905 2888, email education.clayton@monash.edu or visit www.education.monash.edu

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Entry requirements

View entry requirements and applications for international students

Duration

2 years full-time

Fees for 2012

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
$ 27,270 AUD

From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.

Intakes

First Semester (February)

Attendances

  • On-campus at Clayton: full-time
  • Off-campus: part-time

Faculty

Faculty of Education

Course code: 3232

CRICOS code:038585A

Find out more

Telephone: +61 3 9903 4788
Email: study@monash.edu

Enquire now Apply now

Why study Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental)?

The Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental) prepares graduates to practise as educational and developmental psychologists in schools, hospitals, clinics, private practices and health-oriented facilities. Educational and developmental psychologists concern themselves with how people develop and learn throughout their lifetimes. They work in many different settings with individuals, couples, groups and organisations so may have varying titles, such as school psychologist, guidance officer, and child and adolescent counsellor. Educational and developmental psychologists also conduct psychological and educational assessment and instructional planning for exceptional children, adolescents and adults including learners with disabilities as well as those with strong academic and other abilities. Students complete four advanced-level units, three supervised placements of 125 days or 1000 recorded hours of practical experience, and a research thesis of 9,000-16,000 words. The minor thesis component of the course consists of an independent empirical investigation of a high scientific standard, directly relevant to the program. Accreditation: The Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental) 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.

Note: Off-campus is offered part-time every second year (the next intake is in semester 1, 2012) and only on a full fee paying basis.

Course details

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.

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)

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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.