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Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental) and Doctor of Philosophy for 2010

Course overview

Educational and developmental psychologists assist children and adults with learning and developmental issues by providing assessment, intervention and counselling services. The course aims to develop graduates with the therapeutic skills involved in educational and developmental psychology. Students develop high professional standards in the administration and interpretation of a comprehensive range of psychological, educational and developmental tests and assessments, and the planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence based interventions with individuals and groups.

This program combines the coursework and practicum requirements of the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council accredited Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental) degree with the thesis requirements of the PhD program. Graduates will develop as independent specialist professionals with a commitment to learning across the lifespan of the theoretical, research, assessment, and therapeutic skills involved in educational and developmental psychology. Students begin by undertaking coursework units of the Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental) degree (at least one unit of which involves a research project), while also preparing their research proposal for the PhD. Continuation to the PhD program is granted if performance on all components meets the required academic standard. A wide variety of thesis topics related to educational and developmental psychology across the lifespan are possible, subject to available supervision. On completion of the course, students submit a PhD thesis of 80,000 to 100,000 words.

Note: Off-campus is offered part-time every second year (the next intake is in semester 1, 2010) and only on a full fee paying basis.

Duration, campus, fees and application information

Career outlook

Graduates provide counselling and support to people of all ages, across a diverse range of organisations including primary and secondary schools, health and welfare services, care facilities, and within business and corporate environments. The PhD qualification will also allow graduates to work as academics in tertiary settings.

Duration, campus, fees and application information

Domestic students International students
Attendance type
  • On-campus at Clayton: full-time, part-time
  • Off-campus: part-time
  • Off-campus: part-time
Intakes First semester  
Course Content 2010 University handbook entry for this course 2010 University handbook entry for this course
Duration 4 years full-time, 8 years part-time 4 years
Fees for 2010

Fees are subject to change annually.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Commonwealth supported place not offered for this course.

Research Training Scheme (RTS)
RTS places are available to Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents and New Zealand citizens.

International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
Fee information not presently available.
Please contact the faculty.
How to apply Entry requirements and applications - domestic students Not applicable
Monash course code 3736 3736
Faculty Faculty of Education Faculty of Education
Contact Telephone: +61 3 9905 2877; Research Degrees Office: +61 3 990 52821 or email researchdegrees@education.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.education.monash.edu.au Telephone: +61 3 9905 2877; Research Degrees Office: +61 3 990 52821 or email researchdegrees@education.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.education.monash.edu.au