Queensland University of Technology
Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental) offers an innovative and stimulating program of coursework, practical placements and research in human development and learning. This course provides the academic foundation for a career in educational and developmental psychology.
It prepares students to work as educational or developmental psychologists in a range of settings including, but not limited to, schools, disability services, hospitals, employment agencies and private practice. Educational and developmental psychology may also provide a springboard for other careers, subject to additional or complementary training.
Delivery mode
Queensland University of Technology offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- Victoria Park Rd, Kelvin Grove
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- A recognised psychology honours or 4-year bachelor degree (or higher) in psychology completed within the last 10 years (2014 or later); AND
- A minimum fourth year psychology units grade point average (GPA) of 5.50 (on QUT's 7 point scale) in your psychology bachelor degree; AND
- Your degree must be accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) as a 4-year training (or equivalent) program.
English language proficiency
IELTS (Academic): 7.0 or better overall with no subscore below 7.0
PTE (Academic): 65 or better overall with no subscore below 65
TOEFL (iBT): 98 or better overall with a writing subscore of 27 or better, listening and reading subscore of 24 or better, and speaking subscore of 23 or better
Cambridge English Score: 185 or better overall with no subscore below 185
- A recognised psychology honours or 4-year bachelor degree (or higher) in psychology completed within the last 10 years (2014 or later); AND
- A minimum fourth year psychology units grade point average (GPA) of 5.50 (on QUT's 7 point scale) in your psychology bachelor degree; AND
- Your degree must be accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) as a 4-year training (or equivalent) program.
English language proficiency
IELTS (Academic): 7.0 or better overall with no subscore below 7.0
PTE (Academic): 65 or better overall with no subscore below 65
TOEFL (iBT): 98 or better overall with a writing subscore of 27 or better, listening and reading subscore of 24 or better, and speaking subscore of 23 or better
Cambridge English Score: 185 or better overall with no subscore below 185
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
$9,000
$66,600
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...
About Queensland University of Technology
Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is an ambitious institution, with a growing research output focused on technology and innovation. QUT ranks in the world’s top 200 universities.
Our strategic plan establishes QUT as 'the university for the real world' and charts our provision of transformative education and research that is relevant to our communities.
With more than 50,000 students across two inner-city campuses in Brisbane, QUT offers academic programs in fields spanning business, creative industries, education, engineering, health, law, science, and social justice across five faculties.
