Australian Catholic University
Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe 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.
Delivery mode
Australian Catholic University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- 115 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Bachelor degree with honours in an accredited psychology course with minimum of IIA Honours completed in the last 10 years; OR
Bachelor degree with accredited four year major study in Psychology completed in the last 10 years; OR
Bachelor degree with accredited three year major study in psychology and satisfactory completion of an additional year of accredited study in psychology, or equivalent, with an overall mark equivalent to IIA Honours completed in the last 10 years; OR
Qualifications and experience assessed as equivalent by the selection committee; AND
Demonstrated suitability to undertake the course as evidenced by satisfactory:
- academic referee report;
- professional referee report; AND
- for short-listed candidates, interview with the selection committee;
AND
Be eligible for registration with the Psychology Board of Australia as a conditional/provisional psychologist.
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.
Bachelor degree with honours in an accredited psychology course with minimum of IIA Honours completed in the last 10 years; OR
Bachelor degree with accredited four year major study in Psychology completed in the last 10 years; OR
Bachelor degree with accredited three year major study in psychology and satisfactory completion of an additional year of accredited study in psychology, or equivalent, with an overall mark equivalent to IIA Honours completed in the last 10 years; OR
Qualifications and experience assessed as equivalent by the selection committee; AND
Demonstrated suitability to undertake the course as evidenced by satisfactory:
- academic referee report;
- professional referee report; AND
- for short-listed candidates, interview with the selection committee;
AND
Be eligible for registration with the Psychology Board of Australia as a conditional/provisional psychologist.
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.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
$61,788
$61,788
Career opportunities
The Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental) will prepare you for the following roles.
Developmental Psychologist
Developmental Psychologists are registered psychologists who specialise in child development issues and the challenges people face as they learn an...
School Psychologist
School Psychologists are qualified professionals who work at high schools, primary schools, colleges, universities, and some early childhood centre...
Education Researcher
An Education Researcher studies educational practices and trends to inform teaching strategies. You may work in academic institutions or government...
Educational Psychologist
An Educational Psychologist focuses on enhancing the learning experiences and outcomes of students by applying psychological principles within educ...
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