Master of Educational Psychology

• Qualify as a registered psychologist
• Accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council
• Become a Member of the Australian Psychological Society and Associate Member of the College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists
• Highly relevant to schools
• Experience placement in a practical setting

One of only four educational psychology courses in the country, our highly regarded Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental) will prepare you to work as a registered psychologist supporting individuals with developmental and learning issues. The course will provide you with valuable skills in counselling, psychological assessment, research methods, intervention, group work, consultation and multidisciplinary team work.

Accreditation

Successful completion of the course will qualify you to practice as a registered psychologist and become a Member of the Australian Psychological Society and Associate Member of the College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists.

Who is the course for?

The Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental) is for students who want to work in a range of educational settings upon graduation. These settings include being in schools as a psychologist, student counsellor or welfare coordinator. Or within agencies treating children with emotional and behavioural difficulties or aged care.

Why choose the Master of Educational Psychology with us?

You’ll be taught by a number of internationally recognised education experts. As well as strong leaders and educators, the course has also been built for practical application in the real world. You will be on placement from semester 1, giving you chance to apply your learnings in a real setting. Once you complete the course, you can take your learnings into a range of workplaces and make real impact.

To date, all of our graduates gain employment by the start of the year after graduating. Many students are employed where they complete their placement, prior to graduating.

The reputation of the University of Melbourne is strong and globally recognised, particularly for education where the Faculty of Education has been regularly ranked #1 in Australia. We are at the cutting edge of teaching and research.

Support while you learn

We take pride in the excellent support we offer our Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental) students from enrolment, throughout their studies, and beyond. If you are an Indigenous student, we offer a range of support services here at the University of Melbourne via Murrup Barak.

Recent information session

Postgraduate Psychology Information Session: 2024 Intake

When:  Monday 28 August 2023, 6.00-8.00pm (Melbourne, Australia Time)

Are you interested in postgraduate Psychology studies as the next step on your pathway to professional registration as a psychologist?

Hear from academic convenors and current students about training at the University of Melbourne in the following areas:

• Director Professional Programs: Professor Lisa Phillips
• Master of Educational Psychology: Dr Chelsea Hyde
• Master of Psychology (Clinical Neuropsychology): Associate Professor Jacqueline Anderson
• Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology): Associate Professor Brett Deacon
• Master of Professional Psychology: Dr Margaret Osborne
• Graduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology: Professor Lisa Phillips

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