Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental)
Australian Catholic University (ACU)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00004G
The 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.Successful completion of the course allows registration as a general psychologist and upon completion of an additional period of supervised practice, for area of practice endorsement in educational and developmental psychology with The Psychology Board of Australia.
Structure
160 credit points. Students must complete 1000 hours of practicum placement in clinical settings with at least 400 hours of face-to-face client contact.During the course, students complete three practicum placements. The first practicum usually occurs in the on-campus training clinic. During this placement students gain experience in assessment, diagnosis and therapy under close individual and group supervision conducted by experienced psychologists. Students must be supervised by a psychologist who is an approved supervisor with the Psychology Board of Australia. During the second year of the course, most students complete two six-month external placements. Practicum options include placements in the Catholic Education Office, Department of Education, schools, early intervention services, disability services, and in non-governmental and private practice settings.
Subjects
- Psychology
- Psychology (educational and developmental)
Standard entry requirements
- To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites:a Bachelor degree with honours in an accredited psychology course with minimum of IIA Honours completed in the last 10 years
- OR a Bachelor degree with accredited four year major study in Psychology completed in the last 10 years
- OR a 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.*Disclaimer: The Course entry requirements above are for 2023 Admission.
Recognition
This course is currently accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and approved by the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) as a suitable program of study for the purpose of registration as a psychologist. Please note that a minimum six-year sequence of education and training in psychology is required for an individual to become eligible for general registration as a psychologist in Australia.
Study pathways
Graduates may be eligible to progress to higher degree research programs within ACU.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne (St Patrick's) | International: $59,824 | No |
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Further information
Graduates will be well-prepared for work as practitioner psychologists or skilled who work with individuals, families, groups and organisations in a range of settings and have varying roles such as school psychologist, guidance officer, and child and adolescent counsellor. They may conduct psychological and educational assessments and instructional planning for exceptional children, adolescents and adults.
