Duration
2 years full time / 4 years part time
Mode (Location)
On campus
Intake
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Fees
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available
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Career outcomes
Overview
Careers
The Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental) qualifies graduates to practice as a registered psychologist. You will also become a Member of the Australian Psychological Society and Associate Member of the College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists. The course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council, recognised by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. As a graduate, you can work in a range settings as a:
- Psychologist
- Student counsellor
- Welfare coordinator
Government, community or private practiCe
On graduating, you can work in government, community or private practice, including:
- Agencies treating children with emotional and behavioural difficulties
- The Victorian Department of Education and Training
- Clinics, hospitals and private psychological practice
- Aged care.
Further study
Students may apply to transfer to the combined Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental)/Doctor of Philosophy after their first year, subject to meeting academic requirements.
Highly employable
Finish your course confident of gaining employment, thanks to the excellent reputation of the Faculty of Education. We are regularly ranked as #1 in Australia and in the global top 12 for Education, meaning a degree from us is a globally recognised achievement.
Graduate pathways
Once you've completed your undergraduate degree, you can go on to gain employment or begin a graduate degree and work towards a professional qualification such as law, engineering or medicine. Or you could join our graduate research community and contribute to our world-changing research.
Your graduate degree will be internationally recognised, and set you apart from those who study a traditional Australian single or double degree.
Explore the graduate pathways available once you complete your undergraduate degree here.